I have a Saiga 12gauge semi auto and like all Saiga 12's it has a threaded barrel. Obviously... in most cases you can simply use this threading for a number of different chokes, in my case I'm doing a partial re-build of the gun and I'd like to put a Russian Flash Suppressor/Hider. Is it me or is Flash Suppression not mentioned as it pertains to Shotguns in NJ law? Does anyone have any idea if Flash Hiders are cool on Semi Auto Shotguns?

 

Thanks fellas

I see nothing in the law stating that flash hiders on semi auto shotguns are illegal. But Im not a lawyer, so I cant say for sure.

received your PM.. here is my take..

 

first is NJ law..

 

 

iii. A semi-automatic shotgun that has at least two of the following:

(1) A folding or telescoping stock; do NOT have

(2) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon; do NOT have

(3) A fixed magazine capacity in excess of six rounds; and/or do NOT have

(4) An ability to accept a detachable magazine; STRIKE 1

 

3. A semi-automatic shotgun with either a magazine capacity exceeding six rounds, a folding stock

or a pistol grip;

do NOT have

 

 

so as far as I can tell NOTHING you are doing would violate NJ law... muzzle device is not discussed.. so it does NOT even have to be permanently attached..

 

 

 

there is also 922 to deal with since you are discussing modification of an imported weapon..

I do not believe imported parts count would apply to you because you are (as far as I can tell) NOT taking the gun out of "sporting configuration..

 

the ONLY issue is "non-sporting" configuration is kind of a loose definition.. it applies to taking a sporting gun.. and modifying it into a non sporting gun.. NOTHING you have listed is a problem.. with the exception of a flash hider.. while NOT a NJ issue.. it COULD be a 922 issue if a flash hider is considered a non sporting accessory.. if it IS a "non sporting" accessory it will trigger 922 parts compliance.. and you will need to focus on US made parts for the conversion..

 

also check for my PM back..