Suppressor on post-1994 M1A

Bartholomew Roberts · August 14, 2002, 02:01 PM

I understand that the ATF has ruled suppressors as flash hiders and therefore these can't be used on post-1994 semis with a pistol grip and detachable mag as it creates a prohibited post-1994 assault weapon.

However, it occured to me that the M1A had a spare "evil feature" slot available before I would be compelled to hunt nuns and school children as it lacks a pistol grip.

Based on this, would it be legal to suppress an M1A or Mini-14 made after the ban?

Hkmp5sd · August 14, 2002, 07:29 PM

ATF does consider a Suppressor to be a flash suppressor also.

As such, per the Assault Weapon ban, you get the two evil feature limit. So Yes, as long as you stay under the limit, you can add a suppressor to a post-ban M1A or Mini-14.

http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/legal/semi.htm

BIGHAMMER · August 15, 2002, 12:59 AM

Just what I was thinking! So what do you think? Would look sweet right? www.gem-tech.com/tprs.html on the end of the ol m1a!

August 14, 2002, 02:01 PM	#1
Bartholomew Roberts member Join Date: June 12, 2000 Location: Texas and Oklahoma area Posts: 8,462	Suppressor on post-1994 M1A I understand that the ATF has ruled suppressors as flash hiders and therefore these can't be used on post-1994 semis with a pistol grip and detachable mag as it creates a prohibited post-1994 assault weapon. However, it occured to me that the M1A had a spare "evil feature" slot available before I would be compelled to hunt nuns and school children as it lacks a pistol grip. Based on this, would it be legal to suppress an M1A or Mini-14 made after the ban?

August 14, 2002, 07:29 PM	#2
Hkmp5sd Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 4,303	As I recently learned from Cordex..... ATF does consider a Suppressor to be a flash suppressor also. As such, per the Assault Weapon ban, you get the two evil feature limit. So Yes, as long as you stay under the limit, you can add a suppressor to a post-ban M1A or Mini-14. http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/legal/semi.htm __________________ NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Safety, Personal Protection, Range Safety Officer NRA Life Member

August 15, 2002, 12:59 AM	#3
BIGHAMMER Junior Member Join Date: August 8, 2002 Location: Indiana Posts: 13	Just what I was thinking! So what do you think? Would look sweet right? www.gem-tech.com/tprs.html on the end of the ol m1a!