I have been shopping around for a rifle or carbine for myslef . The Ruger Mini 14 caught my eye. I was reading up on the Ranch model . The legislation seems a little confusing to say the least. Can anyone tell me if a Ruger Mini M14 , RANCH model , stainless steel barrel , wood stock is legal to purchase in NJ? And if so , what features would render it illegal , etc ?

 

Thanks!

Yes, in it's stock form it is legal. See here for the rules about evil features, etc: http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/29389-nj-law-summary-read-first-nj-gun-law-faqs/

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• Thanks , and thanks for the link. I see the Mini M14 "RF" on the banned list , which is what is making me wonder. I checked around and can't find what thr RF designation means , concerned the R stands for Ranch , and the F is some feature I need to be aware of.
  

... concerned the R stands for Ranch , and the F is some feature I need to be aware of.

 

The "R" may very well stand for "Ranch", but I'm about 90% certain that the "F" stands for "Folding".

Yes , verified F is for folding stock. So looks like a go in a standard stock Ranch model . Very excited !

Yes legal in NJ in stock form. Mag capacity laws must be followed.

I believe the "RF" stands for Really Fun, which would make it illegal in New Jersey.

Lol, I mentioned wanting to buy a mini-14 recently, and everyone told me I was stupid because they're not accurate XD. No one said that to you!

 

Sorry, I just find it funny because I was trying to figure out what semi-auto rifle I wanted, and I never could get a good answer. I settled on the mini, and then people changed my mind XD

 

No they're definitely legal. The problem is they only make 20 round, and 10 round mags for them. 15 rounds are the maximum in NJ, so you either have to buy modified 20 rounders, or deal with 10 rounders.