Can I keep an NJ illegal AR if it's disassembled into a separate upper and lower receiver? At one point do components constitute a rifle? Or an illegal one at that?

I would say NO.....

 

.....and the reason I say that..... is I think it would be the same as if I had a 17rd mag for my M&P.... and the actual gun was not in my house.... the mag is still illegal regardless...

I agree, I can own a legal AR but if I have the parts to change it to a fully auto, it is illegal.

You might get smacked with intent. Just another charge in a long list of charges they'll throw at you.

I agree, I can own a legal AR but if I have the parts to change it to a fully auto, it is illegal.

 

How so? It's only a collection of parts and components until it's assembled.

 

Under most definitions, an AR upper receiver is not even classified as a "firearm".

Constructive Possession:

"Assault firearm" means a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

Constructive Possession:

"Assault firearm" means a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

 

So if one person has an upper at his house, and another person has the lower in their house... then it would be ok?

 

How is "readily assembled" defined?

Constructive Possession:

"Assault firearm" means a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

 

 

I read that as...

 

1 part + 1 person = Assault firearm....

 

I wouldnt push the envelope in this state.....

Constructive Possession:

"Assault firearm" means a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

 

 

I read that as...

 

1 part + 1 person = Assault firearm....

 

I wouldnt push the envelope in this state.....

 

So even being in possession of a flash hider is enough? Or a bayonet lug? Or a collapsible stock?

 

So even being in possession of a flash hider is enough? Or a bayonet lug? Or a collapsible stock?

 

If you also are in possession of a firearm to which it could be readily assembled and then made into a NJ Illegal Assault Weapon.

Exactly the bayonet lug is legal if you dont have any of the other evil features, but if your gun already has them you are screwed. I have thought about it and it isnt worth it.

 

You can actually get a kit for a fully auto MP5 shipped to you because the receiver is shipped flat and not welded, would you risk that in your house?

2c:58-5 - quote - ( any assault firearm not registered , licensed , or rendered inoperable pursuant to a state police certificate by 5/1/1991 , is considered contraband - a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a a firearm into an assault firearm , OR any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in possession or under control of the same person are also forbidden . ) -

2c:58-5 - quote - ( any assault firearm not registered , licensed , or rendered inoperable pursuant to a state police certificate by 5/1/1991 , is considered contraband - a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a a firearm into an assault firearm , OR any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in possession or under control of the same person are also forbidden . ) -

 

PK90 wrote:

Constructive Possession:

 

Quote:

"Assault firearm" means a part or combination of parts designed or intended to convert a firearm into an assault firearm, or any combination of parts from which an assault firearm may be readily assembled if those parts are in the possession or under the control of the same person.

 

That seems pretty clear in my book......unfortunately.