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Disclaimer: I am not a layer and I am not offering legal advice.
IIRC, federal laws have a concept of "constructive possession", i.e. if you own a semi-auto firearm and parts for making it into full auto, it constitutes "constructive possession" of an NFA firearm.
Does MA have "constructive possession" when it comes to AWB? If a MA resident were to possess an AR-15 in a neutered post-ban configuration, and a post-ban spare threaded barrel, would that constitute a "constructive possession" of an "assault weapon"?
The treaded barrel could be owned for purposes other than constructing an illegal "assault weapon". For example, said resident could attach a MA legal muzzle brake permanently making this barrel legal to install in a firearm owned in MA. Such a barrel could be used to replace the original once it wears out.
The other interesting question would be regarding "constructive possession" of firearm and magazine parts.
IIRC, federal laws have a concept of "constructive possession", i.e. if you own a semi-auto firearm and parts for making it into full auto, it constitutes "constructive possession" of an NFA firearm.
Does MA have "constructive possession" when it comes to AWB? If a MA resident were to possess an AR-15 in a neutered post-ban configuration, and a post-ban spare threaded barrel, would that constitute a "constructive possession" of an "assault weapon"?
The treaded barrel could be owned for purposes other than constructing an illegal "assault weapon". For example, said resident could attach a MA legal muzzle brake permanently making this barrel legal to install in a firearm owned in MA. Such a barrel could be used to replace the original once it wears out.
The other interesting question would be regarding "constructive possession" of firearm and magazine parts.