AR modifications to turn them into 'non assault' rifles

[MMH]

Based on the events of Jan. 6, it is reasonable to expect more gun control laws.

Suppose a AR was 'modified' so that it was no longer a 'assault rifle'. Specifically
- fixed stock
- an upper that is converted to pump action (do not even have gas port on the barrel)

All my magazines only hold 7 or 10 rounds anyway (458 SOCOM).

Or, do think that the gubmint would redefine constructive intent.

EDIT
The key would be converting to pump. Most 'assault rifle' bans/restrictions target semi-autos. Do no believe that the lower receiver is registered as a semi (someone correct me if I am wrong). So if convert it to a manual firearm, do not have to 'turn it in' because it is not longer an 'assualt rifle'. The upper is unregistered, so you can keep it, just not on lower. Kind of pistol upper/rifle lower...

[crapshoot]

they can pass all the laws they want. they don't mean anything unless you comply.

[Hokkmike]

they can pass all the laws they want. they don't mean anything unless you comply.

Not exactly true - It would prevent us from taking them to ranges where people can see them being used. It would cause difficulties in transport. It possible might make us "felons" for mere possession.

[bogey1]

they can pass all the laws they want. they don't mean anything unless you comply.

This^^^

[eagleclaw]

Based on the events of Jan. 6, it is reasonable to expect more gun control laws.

Suppose a AR was 'modified' so that it was no longer a 'assault rifle'. Specifically
- fixed stock
- an upper that is converted to pump action (do not even have gas port on the barrel)

All my magazines only hold 7 or 10 rounds anyway (458 SOCOM).

Or, do think that the gubmint would redefine constructive intent.

Should a restrictive AWB pass, one can look at California, NY and CT to see all the modifications that are needed to remain legal. If that would happen here I would opt to use and M1 carbine, M1A, mini 14.

[OrangeCan99]

Should a restrictive AWB pass, one can look at California, NY and CT to see all the modifications that are needed to remain legal. If that would happen here I would opt to use and M1 carbine, M1A, mini 14.

just curious, are the M1 , M1A etc allowed in NY,CT etc just cause they dont look intimidating?

[eagleclaw]

just curious, are the M1 , M1A etc allowed in NY,CT etc just cause they dont look intimidating?

Generally speaking most states that have an AWB, it is defined as a semi auto rifle that has any of the following; Pistol grip or thumb loop stock, bayonet lug, threaded barrel or muzzle device such as flash hider or recoil compensator, or grenade mount and collapsing or folding stock.

Residents of that state can only buy M1A, Mini 14s, and M1 that don't have any of those. I believe NJ still allows one feature. They do make AR 15s that are featureless but they do look odd especially without the pistol grip. CA has a work for an AR 15 with all of the above where the magazine is not able to be removed unless the gun is opened via rear push pin.
Some other work arounds but they eventually modify the law to ban them also.

[wanneroo]

I think they will make a run at the guns but also ammunition. They know they already got tens of millions of ARs out there so they'll try to turn them into paperweights.

[DukeConnor]

Should a restrictive AWB pass, one can look at California, NY and CT to see all the modifications that are needed to remain legal. If that would happen here I would opt to use and M1 carbine, M1A, mini 14.

I think they are beyond a AWB. They consider every semi a weapon of war

[eagleclaw]

I think they are beyond a AWB. They consider every semi a weapon of war

Then again a defeatist attitude isn't helping us any.