[tcostell]

Actually I think a SAR is illegal in NJ as well.... hell I don't know... it can function the same, with the same caliber, but if the stock is different, then it's legal. But if it looks the same, even if it functions differently with a different caliber, then it's illegal....except when it isn't,... or when it is.

It's crazy.

[PeteB570]

Most assault weapons bans are based on cosmetic features of the weapon, not the function. Bayonet lug, pistol grip, flash suppressor, high magazine capacity, folding stock, etc.

I can't recall off the top of my head but it was something like if your weapon included 3 of the banned items it was an evil "assault weapon". NJ law would follow along the same lines. For protection, if I was you, I would have a good understanding of just what that law is.

Just picking up the wrong hammer for an AR15/M16 at a gun show and putting it in your AR15 can make you in violation of federal law.