Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality - The Firearms Forum

Neverhome · 02-09-2012, 07:58 PM

I have a Ruger 10-22, with serial 252-23333. I am putting it an Archangel target stock. Can anyone tell from the serial number when this firearm was made? I was going to put a flash hider on it but was told they are not legal n guns made after 1994 unless it has a thumbhole or pistol grip. The Archangel stock as a pistol grip but it is integrated into the stock in sort of a big loop configuration. I want to be sure it will be legal before I attach one.

Thanks.

Neverhome

norahc · 02-09-2012, 10:30 PM

Where are you, because it could be a state law that makes it illegal.

Zane71464 · 02-09-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Neverhome

I have a Ruger 10-22, with serial 252-23333. I am putting it an Archangel target stock. Can anyone tell from the serial number when this firearm was made? I was going to put a flash hider on it but was told they are not legal n guns made after 1994 unless it has a thumbhole or pistol grip. The Archangel stock as a pistol grip but it is integrated into the stock in sort of a big loop configuration. I want to be sure it will be legal before I attach one.

Thanks.

Neverhome

Sounds like a nice build!

I havent got the link handy, but you can go on Ruger's web site and get the year of mfg. with the serial#

norahc · 02-09-2012, 10:48 PM

http://ruger.com/service/productHistory/RI-10-22.html

Serials starting with 252- looks like they were made in 2001

Zane71464 · 02-09-2012, 10:54 PM

^^^^

old semperfi · 02-09-2012, 11:22 PM

yes,a flash suppressor is legal re federal law.i think you may want to check state laws,but i cant see it would be illegal other than california.i really dont count california as a regular part of the united states,because they dont really have FREEDOM there.............old semperfi

Neverhome · 02-10-2012, 06:47 AM

Thanks to all. Very helpful as usual. I live in Maine and I don't believe there are any laws here regarding flash suppressors. One of the websites I looked at from a dealer had the disclaimer. I know there are some Federal regs on "assualt rifles", AK's, SKS, etc., and how may adds on you can have, such as pistol grips, flash hiders, etc., but was not sure on those regs for domestic guns.

Neverhome

Zane71464 · 02-10-2012, 06:57 AM

..probably are on a weapon such as an assult type but as you say, on a "domestic' firearm I doubt it. State laws vary but a flash supressor is just that, not like a "silent-deal/unit.

GunNut89 · 02-11-2012, 08:32 PM

awesome link norahc!

norahc · 02-11-2012, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by GunNut89

awesome link norahc!

Thank zane...if he hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have searched for it.

Zane71464 · 02-11-2012, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by norahc

Thank zane...if he hadn't mentioned it, I wouldn't have searched for it.

I had 3 differnt pages brought up at the time and thought my pc was gonna "poof"! lol

02-09-2012, 07:58 PM	#1
Neverhome V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 199	Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality I have a Ruger 10-22, with serial 252-23333. I am putting it an Archangel target stock. Can anyone tell from the serial number when this firearm was made? I was going to put a flash hider on it but was told they are not legal n guns made after 1994 unless it has a thumbhole or pistol grip. The Archangel stock as a pistol grip but it is integrated into the stock in sort of a big loop configuration. I want to be sure it will be legal before I attach one. Thanks. Neverhome -->

02-09-2012, 10:30 PM	#2
norahc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Small town 150 miles from Canada where 90% of population speaks Spanish. Posts: 1,793	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality Where are you, because it could be a state law that makes it illegal.

02-09-2012, 10:48 PM	#4
norahc Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Small town 150 miles from Canada where 90% of population speaks Spanish. Posts: 1,793	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality http://ruger.com/service/productHistory/RI-10-22.html Serials starting with 252- looks like they were made in 2001

02-09-2012, 10:54 PM	#5
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality ^^^^ __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

02-09-2012, 11:22 PM	#6
old semperfi Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: i live in southern indiana,old country boy at heart Posts: 1,506	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality yes,a flash suppressor is legal re federal law.i think you may want to check state laws,but i cant see it would be illegal other than california.i really dont count california as a regular part of the united states,because they dont really have FREEDOM there.............old semperfi

02-10-2012, 06:47 AM	#7
Neverhome V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maine Posts: 199	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality Thanks to all. Very helpful as usual. I live in Maine and I don't believe there are any laws here regarding flash suppressors. One of the websites I looked at from a dealer had the disclaimer. I know there are some Federal regs on "assualt rifles", AK's, SKS, etc., and how may adds on you can have, such as pistol grips, flash hiders, etc., but was not sure on those regs for domestic guns. Neverhome

02-10-2012, 06:57 AM	#8
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,372	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality ..probably are on a weapon such as an assult type but as you say, on a "domestic' firearm I doubt it. State laws vary but a flash supressor is just that, not like a "silent-deal/unit. __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

02-11-2012, 08:32 PM	#9
GunNut89 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 339	Re: Flash Supressor on 10-22 legality awesome link norahc!