Riflemandude 0 Posted January 7, 2019 Hey guys, I was hoping for some input from you pro's about a gun law question I am trying to figure out. (Feel free to scroll down for the Tl;DR) So I was in PA and went to a range and they had one of those ATI GSG STG-44 .22LR rifles. The gun looks like a ton of fun as a plinker but I am curious as to whether or not it would be legal to own one in New Jersey. Now I understand that the 24 round magazine is an absolute no-go, but would this particular firearm (Magazine aside) be considered an assault rifle? Under New Jersey law, a firearm is classified as an "assault firearm" if it meets the following criteria:[23] Semi-automatic rifles able to accept detachable magazines and at least two of the following: - Folding or telescoping stock - Pistol grip - Bayonet mount - Flash suppressor, or threaded barrel designed to accommodate one - Grenade launcher mount So I know it has an pistol grip, but does it have a threaded barrel? It doesn't have a folding/telescoping stock, bayonet mount, nor a grenade launcher mount. I believe the end does screw off but does that automatically make it a threaded barrel designed to accommodate a flash suppressor? Or does it screw off just to replace that part should it break and it would not be considered a threaded barrel? I would still consider myself a novice with all the technicalities and I wouldn't want to land myself in any hot water. Any input would be great! TL;DR: Is the ATI STG-44 .22LR considered an "Assault Rifle" in NJ? (Magazine capacity aside because they make compliant magazines) Thanks again and God bless! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted January 7, 2019 The 10 round version has been legal since it came out 10 years ago. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riflemandude 0 Posted January 7, 2019 1 minute ago, PK90 said: The 10 round version has been legal since it came out 10 years ago. Didn't it come out in 2012? Also I understand the 10 round magazine part is okay, but my question is more about if it is considered to have a threaded barrel since the end screws off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted January 7, 2019 There was a ban compliant model, but you'd be hard pressed to find one now. I'd have to look up my records, but I would guess they came out 10 years ago or more. I could be wrong. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tagonagy 17 Posted January 7, 2019 I got one about 3 years ago with a 10 round magazine. It doesn't have a threaded barrel. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Riflemandude 0 Posted January 7, 2019 2 hours ago, tagonagy said: I got one about 3 years ago with a 10 round magazine. It doesn't have a threaded barrel. Do you still have it? So even tho the end nut screws off, it wouldn't be considered a threaded barrel? Sorry if this is a novice question Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tagonagy 17 Posted January 8, 2019 The "end nut' extends beyond the barrel. I'm not even sure if it even comes off. I got my rifle from a NJ dealer so I pretty confidant that this gun in NJ legal... for now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted January 8, 2019 On 1/6/2019 at 9:08 PM, PK90 said: There was a ban compliant model, but you'd be hard pressed to find one now. I'd have to look up my records, but I would guess they came out 10 years ago or more. I could be wrong. I am wrong. Sold my first GSG-STG44 in December of 2012. Dealer price then was $486. I don't remember modifying any of those. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites