I need a muzzle brake pinned and welded on an ar15 upper. I was told i was told it had to come from an ffl since it was a 14.5inch barrel. Is this true? Its not on nor do i even own a lower at this point

you're fine

A barrel is just a barrel.

NJ Law: If you don't possess all the parts to assemble an assault weapon, you are fine.

Fed Law: If the rifle is not assembled, you are fine.

Mastadon tol me that its cknsidered an assault rifle and he woul have to call the state police if i brought it in there

They may have misunderstood you.

I thought so,

Since when is a private citizen required to collect evidence and contact authorities? Where was the swearing in and signing on as an acting agent of law enforcement?

I need a muzzle brake pinned and welded on an ar15 upper. I was told i was told it had to come from an ffl since it was a 14.5inch barrel. Is this true? Its not on nor do i even own a lower at this point

 

Keep in mind, if you have another complete AR in your possession, it can be construed as "constructive possession" of an assault weapon because you could theoretically place the short barrel on the other gun.

 

Yeah, the laws here blow. I could very easily drill/pin/weld a comp in my shop, but I won't take the chance (however remote) of doing it because I have other ARs and lots of parts lying around.

Forget about the overtones, how does it make any sense to potentially punish those trying to make sure they are compliant? I dont know if Im just reaching that cynical age or what but.... I grow so weary of the feeling of constant government intrusion. I am particulerly tired of NJ manufacturing criminals.....