The son of a close family friend just passed away. After going through his apartment, my friend found a Romanian SAR-2 rifle (5.45x39mm). It has a fixed wooden stock and a high-capacity Bakelite magazine (which was immediately broken down and discarded on my advice).

 

If I can answer the questions regarding the rifle's legality, it's mine to keep.

 

1. Is this an illegal NJ assault weapon? I don't think it fails the evil features list, but always nice to get confirmation from the forum.

 

2. To transfer ownership, we would each need to fill out Certificate of Eligibility (S.P. 634), right?

 

3. If I take ownership, should I be concerned about the rifle's history? The family friend had absolutely no idea his son owned the rifle and is unsure why he had it (I don't think the kid was involved in any shenanigans, but you never know...).

 

4. Am I missing anything?

 

Thanks fellas.

not quoting..

 

the ONLY advice i can give you sucks.. but here it is.. beware of the ENORMOUS cans of worms you are opening if it HAPPENS to be stolen OR worse used in some crime..

What raises a red flag is the high capacity magazine.

 

Then a second flag gets raised at half staff for the family not knowing anything about it.

 

I would call the local PD and tell them about what you found, if its legal then your fine, and if it is illegal, your still fine because it wasn't yours to begin with.

What raises a red flag is the high capacity magazine.

 

Then a second flag gets raised at half staff for the family not knowing anything about it.

 

I would call the local PD and tell them about what you found, if its legal then your fine, and if it is illegal, your still fine because it wasn't yours to begin with.

 

you might as well ask a newborn puppy from the pet shop. You'd probably get a better answer.

 

"SAR Types" is specifically listed in 13ch54.. but I'm not sure which "SAR Types" they are referring to.

 

 

Damagedworld, I'm not suggesting that anyone do anything illegal.. but on the chance that this gun IS stolen.. what does that matter? What if you bought a gun from someone, and filled out the COE's, etc.. and by some miracle/strike of lightning.. someone actually found out that it was stolen (all unknown to you the whole time).. it doesn't change a thing.

Good points. Guess I'm passing on this one.

What raises a red flag is the high capacity magazine.

 

Then a second flag gets raised at half staff for the family not knowing anything about it.

 

I would call the local PD and tell them about what you found, if its legal then your fine, and if it is illegal, your still fine because it wasn't yours to begin with.

 

you might as well ask a newborn puppy from the pet shop. You'd probably get a better answer.

 

"SAR Types" is specifically listed in 13ch54.. but I'm not sure which "SAR Types" they are referring to.

 

 

Damagedworld, I'm not suggesting that anyone do anything illegal.. but on the chance that this gun IS stolen.. what does that matter? What if you bought a gun from someone, and filled out the COE's, etc.. and by some miracle/strike of lightning.. someone actually found out that it was stolen (all unknown to you the whole time).. it doesn't change a thing.

 

 

legally? probably doesnt matter in ANY way... but in the sad sorry state of NJ gun laws.. ill error on the side of staying off any lists or named in any reports... ESPECIALLY any that pertain to a firearm... paranoia? maybe.. but better safe than sorry..

What raises a red flag is the high capacity magazine.

 

Then a second flag gets raised at half staff for the family not knowing anything about it.

 

I would call the local PD and tell them about what you found, if its legal then your fine, and if it is illegal, your still fine because it wasn't yours to begin with.

 

you might as well ask a newborn puppy from the pet shop. You'd probably get a better answer.

 

"SAR Types" is specifically listed in 13ch54.. but I'm not sure which "SAR Types" they are referring to.

 

 

Damagedworld, I'm not suggesting that anyone do anything illegal.. but on the chance that this gun IS stolen.. what does that matter? What if you bought a gun from someone, and filled out the COE's, etc.. and by some miracle/strike of lightning.. someone actually found out that it was stolen (all unknown to you the whole time).. it doesn't change a thing.

 

 

legally? probably doesnt matter in ANY way... but in the sad sorry state of NJ gun laws.. ill error on the side of staying off any lists or named in any reports... ESPECIALLY any that pertain to a firearm... paranoia? maybe.. but better safe than sorry..

 

You are already on lists if you have a FID or PPP. And posting here is just extra evidence god forbid you ever get into trouble.

"SAR Types" is specifically listed in 13ch54.. but I'm not sure which "SAR Types" they are referring to.

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It actually says "SAR-48 type ", which is a totally different gun than a SAR2, which is NJ legal as long as its in ban config (no bayo lug, no folding stock, no flash hider)

 

The SAR 48, is a type of FAL, which is also listed on the NJ ban list..

 

Nice gun reminds me of the sig556.

"SAR Types" is specifically listed in 13ch54.. but I'm not sure which "SAR Types" they are referring to.

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It actually says "SAR-48 type ", which is a totally different gun than a SAR2, which is NJ legal as long as its in ban config (no bayo lug, no folding stock, no flash hider)

 

SAR 48, which is a type of FAL, which is also listed on the NJ ban list..

 

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c325/ ... /SAR48.jpg

 

Springfield Armory BM59 and SAR-48 type

Sterling MK-6, MK-7 and SAR types

 

This wording could cause confusion.

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Springfield Armory BM59 and SAR-48 type

Sterling MK-6, MK-7 and SAR types

 

This wording could cause confusion.

 

 

Yeah....no surprise that its confusing. Thats how they like it in NJ... In the context of the other guns listed with it, ..Sterling mk-6, etc.... That SAR refers to the Sterling Assault Rifle, and not the SAR Romanian AK looking guns...again the SAR1, 2 & 3, that look like an AK are NJ legal in ban config...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sterling_SAR-87

Well, now we know! Thanks.