SBR in mass? (short barrel rifle)

[Wildweasel]

I know you can do the MG thing in mass but how about SBR? I am getting a thompson with a 16" barrel soon that is begging to have a 10" but on it.
I know there is a federal way to do it (tax stamp ) but does this fall under the mass machine gun lic or is just a no-no like the silincers are here?

 

[Wildweasel]

I appear to have found the ansewer myself, that is no. oh well if anyone knows different please post.

 

[C-pher]

I thought that there was someone on there that did a SBR AR not too long ago???

 

[drgrant]

I appear to have found the ansewer myself, that is no. oh well if anyone knows different please post.

The answer is actually yes, I do believe. You'll need a CLEO signoff
which may be difficult to get. (If you live in a town/city that gave you a
restricted license, don't even bother with going the CLEO route). Most
people probably just form a trust that they transfer the gun into instead, thus
avoiding the signoff requirement. I don't think MGL even really addresses
SBRs, other than perhaps classifying them as "firearms" because of the
shorter barrel length.

-Mike

 

[Wildweasel]

cool I don't think the signoff will be much of a problem. (thank god for living in the sticks) DO you know for sure if the tax stamp is $200 or $10 I need to do some research on the ATF site to find out the classification. and then decide if it is worth the hassel.

 

[Finalygotabeltfed]

The stamp is $200(use a personal check), ATF form 1 with two current pictures attatched and original ink CLEO signatures on both copies,
two current fingerprint cards,
citizenship confirmation, send it to the address on the form 1 and sit back and wait for approval. When the stamped form arrives, put or have the barrel put on.

A Mass MG license is not required for an SBR.

Congrats on the Thompson. I'll be doing an AR soon with a 10.5 inch barrel.

 

[Wildweasel]

Thanks for the help guys. Now I just have to pickup the thompson and then go about the paperwork. Finally renewing my C&R FFL too. (let it lapse over the last few years.)

 

[Len-2A Training]

I know that SBRs (in MA) were addressed a while ago here. Might be more info that an Advanced Search will dig up.

I don't recall the answer wrt legality.

 

[Wildweasel]

Len Best I could find in search (did it before I posted ) was a link about silencers
to another site and they list SBR as legal. as a at least one of the guys who ansewered above is into MG's I suspect he also knows the law for the SBR. I will confirm with a dealer (MG) before I procede. This is mostly for future use as I have some more firearm purchases before I get to this.

 

[Len-2A Training]

Glenn, worst case give Ron Glidden a call at the PD and ask him. Tell him I sent you.

 

[MichaelJ]

Wildweasel - Is it the Thompson at Pete's? Tom may be able to answer your questions. He has always been dead on for me.

 

[Wildweasel]

Wildweasel - Is it the Thompson at Pete's? Tom may be able to answer your questions. He has always been dead on for me.

This is from Valley sports in easthampton. (It is on layaway and will likly getting it out of hock on friday)

 

[Supermoto]

SBR are legal in MA. Just follow the rules and they are easy to get.

My approval time was about 1 1/2 month for the tax stamp

 

[DevX]

Speaking of SBRs, I need a good place to get my lower engraved. Anyone have any suggestions?