Forgive me if this has already been answered in this thread, but what is the status of AR-10s in Mass. Presumably since they are not specifically mentioned in the AWB and don't match the copy cat enforcement notice because of parts commonalty with an AR-15, as long as they follow the evil features criteria you should be able to have one? Or is there something I have missed along the way?
Besides the features, if it fails either of the "new tests" it's no good.
However, test 1 is extremely vague:
"Similarity Test: A weapon is a Copy or Duplicate if its
internal functional components are substantially similar in construction and configuration to those of an Enumerated Weapon. Under this test, a weapon is a Copy or Duplicate, for example, if
the operating system and firing mechanism of the weapon are based on or otherwise substantially similar to one of the Enumerated Weapons."
I don't think it's a stretch to say AR-15s and AR-10s have a "substantially similar" configuration and operating system.
Test 2 could also be a failure. The trigger assemblies are interchangeable so that's one "failure" and the test says "two or more" - the "gotcha" is that the notice says, "Such operating components
may include, but are not limited to" - given that apart from the trigger group AR-15s and AR-10s also share:
- Mag catch
- Bolt stop
- Pistol grip
- Buffer Tube
- Buttstock assembly
- Selector switch
It's not a stretch to assume it would be viewed as failing. What surprises me is that "charging handle" is listed a failing feature, but not pistol grip or buttstock...anyway.
In the end, the notice says it's basically "up to the dealer's judgement" which is a hilarious way to try to deal with a legislative topic such as this, but I digress.
Just get a pre-ban FAL.