RPB SAP MAC 10, 45 caliber Open bolt date of build?

[KickStand]

Okay, I am a Fudd.

Can you buy an open bolt pre November 1, 1982 gun?

Yes.

When the ATF added language to Ruling 82-8 which supposedly “grandfathered” , they went beyond their authority.

Could this issue become a problem for owners of such firearms?

I think so. Others don’t care. There are many owners unaware of this issue. I think owners or more importantly, potential buyers, become aware of this issue. Period.

My issue has been those who say that there is no problem. The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that there is a problem with what the ATF has done.

If you don’t care, great. So why are you saying that there is no problem? The issue exists, whether you care or not.

Scott

I’d argue the opposite point. Open bolt semiautomatic firearms should STILL be perfectly legal to make and own. I think AFT overstepped but not with the grandfathering of already made SAP (open bolt semis) but they overstepped their authority by saying no more can be made. They’re clearly NOT MG’s. I’m sure they’d argue that they’re readily convertible but then again, what isn’t? The AR-15 can be easily converted with a coat hanger. Are they going to ban that, or ban coat hangers?

At the end of the day, I’ve got 5 or 6 of these SAPs and I’m 100% comfortable with owning them.



We all have our own opinions / thoughts / beliefs and that’s fine.