AR that isn't legal in MN?

[Kosh]

Can anyone explain why this Colt 6920 can't be shipped to MN?

http://www.rockwellarms.com/Store/Produ ... LE6920MP-B

As far as I can tell the barrel length seems fine. Is there some restriction in MN?

[bstrawse]

Can anyone explain why this Colt 6920 can't be shipped to MN?

http://www.rockwellarms.com/Store/Produ ... LE6920MP-B

As far as I can tell the barrel length seems fine. Is there some restriction in MN?

That's legal in MN. You should e-mail and inform them of that
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[farmerj]

Thank You,!
Your Submission has been sent. We appreciate your business.

For immediate assistance please call us M-F 7-4 PST. 800-658-0097

I'll let you know what the response it.

I suspect it has to to with requiring a PTP or PTC.

[xd ED]

Searching for Colt rifles on their site returns 6 ARs, 3 of which are listed as N/A in MN. All are M4 variants....
An random perusal of their 'tactical defense' rifles shows a preponderance of their offerings to be N/ A in MN.

If it's not a typographical error, I'll be surprised.

[Ironbear]

Listed as not available in Virginia either.... in a state that doesn't have MN's machine gun and suppressor restrictions, and allows no-permit open carry.

[Steve_G]

Could it be related to the "Saturday Night Special" gun laws...IE melting point of the metal?

I know there are some .22 revolvers at another store that cannot be sold here in Minnesota for that reason....

My $.02

[IDPA Shooter]

Not in this case, this is a high quality Colt LE grade weapon, not a pot metal knockoff

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[crbutler]

More likely related to some sort of exclusive distribution rights thing.

[xd ED]

3 of the 6 Colt M4 variants offered are listed as NA in MN....

[farmerj]

I do not expect a reply now till end of next week at the earliest

[farmerj]

I do not expect a reply now till end of next week at the earliest

[farmerj]

Finally got a response to this today.

Hello Jon,

Every state has there own firearm regulations and when our Attorney did the research on every state if there was some "gray" area in the state regulation, to keep on the safe side and not risk breaking the law, we posted it as not available in that state. However, if you know it is legal or have done the research and have a dealer there that is willing to do the transfer then we will ship.

Please, let me know if there is anything else that I can do for you.

Thanks,

David Sheffler
Customer Service Manager
Rockwell Arms
800-658-0097 x 213

My response....

Mr Sheffler,

I am a Minnesota Permit to Carry instructor. It is very much legal for us in MN to purchase and possess your product. Minnesota does not "ban" them at all. What Minnesota does have is a condition on sales.

https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/bca/bca-di ... nsfer.aspx
https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/?id=624.712

To purchase an "assault rifle" as defined in the second link above in Minnesota, a purchaser needs to have a valid permit to carry or a permit to purchase. Permit to carry are good for 5 years, permit to purchase are good for 1 year.

If the purchaser has these and an FFL they are working with to complete the transfer, then the sale is just like any other long gun. Completely legal. You are excluding an entire state for no reason.

I hope this helps.

[Dave Timm]

The dealer/attorney could also be referring to MN Statute 97B.031 which states "no firearm equipped to have a silencer attached" aka threaded barrels. This confuses a lot of people, especially out of state. However this is under the "Hunting" section of the statute books and is basically only "enforced" while the firearm is in hunting use to prevent hunting with a silencer which as I understand it is that statute's spirit or intent. I say "enforced" because I know multiple people who hunt with an AR and multiple Conservations Officers who do not enforce it nor are they aware of it. I have also requested a letter from the Attorney General's office clarifying this as our ARs as do everyone elses have threaded barrels and several firearms are sold with threaded barrels. They stated they do not publish written law opinion but being it is under the hunting statutes they agreed verbally that it would only apply to firearms uses while hunting.

Dave

[farmerj]

Got another response today....

Hey Jon,

Thank you for the information and I can help you with an order on Monday when I am back in the shop.


Please, let me know if there is anything else that I can do for you.

Thanks,

David Sheffler
Customer Service Manager
Rockwell Arms
800-658-0097 x 213

I shared this link with him and invited him to stop by.

[thunderoussilence]

For that cost get a Bravo Co.