I'll keep my story short, but I may relocate to my home state of Connecticut in the near future.  I own an evil black rifle and I need a source for a pre-ban lower in order to legally keep my rifle.  Problem is, my web surfing skills suck and I have not had any luck on GB.  Does anyone know a good source?

 

Best Regards

 

What lower do you have now?

I thought CT had one of those registration schemes. Hate to say it but I would not even leave NJ unless absolutely essential.

whats a pre ban lower?

 

I thought CT had one of those registration schemes. Hate to say it but I would not even leave NJ unless absolutely essential.

 

 

They have a hybrid scheme it seems. Here is what Wikipedia says:

 

"Assault weapon" law? CGS 53–202 Partial ban. Selective fire weapons, some .50 BMG variants, and semiautomatic center-fire firearms with one defined feature; banned weapons lawfully possessed prior to this date must be registered with DESPP. Registered weapons may only be sold or transferred to a licensed gun dealer, to the State Police or local police department or transferred to a recipient outside of Connecticut. Assault weapons manufactured and lawfully obtained prior to September 13, 1994 no longer require registration with DESPP and may be sold or transferred to non-prohibited persons.[1] Exceptions exist for active and retired law enforcement and military members.

 

Preban in the clear, shall issue carry, NFA allowed, I'd take CT over NJ. I think you might be limited to 10 round mags, though.

No one follows ct new law....major issue and there is watering down talk

whats a pre ban lower?

never mind, answered my own dumb question. didnt realize it wasnt about any dif features but all about the date and its implication with reg/transfer....just more stupid ban shit...

What lower do you have now?

 

A 2014 Daniel Defense lower with their furniture.  I may transfer the lower to my girlfriend in the event I end up in NJ at some point in time.

 

   

 

They have a hybrid scheme it seems. Here is what Wikipedia says:

 

"Assault weapon" law? CGS 53–202 Partial ban. Selective fire weapons, some .50 BMG variants, and semiautomatic center-fire firearms with one defined feature; banned weapons lawfully possessed prior to this date must be registered with DESPP. Registered weapons may only be sold or transferred to a licensed gun dealer, to the State Police or local police department or transferred to a recipient outside of Connecticut. Assault weapons manufactured and lawfully obtained prior to September 13, 1994 no longer require registration with DESPP and may be sold or transferred to non-prohibited persons.[1] Exceptions exist for active and retired law enforcement and military members.

 

Preban in the clear, shall issue carry, NFA allowed, I'd take CT over NJ. I think you might be limited to 10 round mags, though.

 

The 10 round limit is definitely a bummer.  As you stated, when considering the ability to carry and NFA, this potential move has it benefits.  On top of that, we have organizations willing to litigate against the state; our own state. 

I think it is more likely you find a complete pre-ban rifle than just a lower. I don't think there are a lot of used lowers for sale in general. Also, a lot less people made ARs back then. Most of the stuff advertised is Colt. Not sure which ones are legal/illegal under NJ law before you move to CT.

Is it legal to complete an 80%er when you move there? Couldn't you serialize and date it yourself? Say you completed it in 1993?

Is it legal to complete an 80%er when you move there? Couldn't you serialize and date it yourself? Say you completed it in 1993?

 

Are you suggesting to break the law?

Are you suggesting to break the law?

It would be completely legal if you can prove you own a time machine.