Three weeks ago I ordered a 16" Mid-Length Rifle kit from Del-ton it is not here yet but I know it will come with a bayonet lug on the bottom of the front sight/gas block I am wondering if it is legal in the state of Florida unmodified or if I need to shave it down I would rather not shave it but I also want to be legal thanks in advance for any information
Are AR 15 bayonet lugs legal in Florida?
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TexasRifleman
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No "assault weapon" funny business in Florida. You are good to go.
Quiet
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Bayonet lugs are legal in all states, except NY, NJ and CT.
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kimbershot
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connecticut awb is still in effect---lugs, flash hider and adj. stock are not permitted unless you own a preban (94). another stupid feel good piece of crap.
shotgunsrfun
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That is dumb........ A bullet can hit someone far away not a bayonet!!!!!!!!!!!!
mljdeckard
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We need to do something about all these drive-by bayonettings.
kingpin008
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No offense, but this question should have been asked before you ordered the kit.
Dr.Mall Ninja
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haha Yeah it really is weird that they would want to ban bayonets..
What's funny is that the lug counts as a ding against you in CA for the "evil features". In CA an "assault rifle" cannot have more than 2 of the following.
Pistol grip :banghead:
Barrel shroud
Detachable magazine (However the bullet button makes it "removable", and thus legal
)Magazines that hold more than 10 rounds
Bayonet lug
Flare/grenade launcher
(No I'm not kidding)Collapsible or folding stock
Probably one more thing I can't think of at the moment.
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Sediment, I thought that any of those made it an assault weapon. IIRC, the allowance of one feature is from NY (not sure on NJ or MA)
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Bayonet lugs are 100% CA legal
Quit spreading FUD. :banghead:
-Pistol grips are only restricted on semi-auto centerfire rifles that use detachable magazines.
-Barrel shrouds are only restricted on semi-auto pistols that use detachable magazines.
-Detachable magazines are only restricted on centerfire semi-auto rifles, semi-auto shotguns and semi-auto pistols with restricted features.
-Semi-auto centerfire rifles and semi-auto pistols can not have a fixed magazine with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds.
-Bayonet lugs are 100% legal in CA.
-Flare launchers are restriced on semi-auto centerfire rifles that use detachable magazines. Grenade launchers are regulated by the BATFE.
-Collapsable/folding stocks are restricted on centerfire semi-auto rifles and on semi-auto shotguns.
Here's the actual law that says what's restricted in CA.
CA Penal Code 12276.1
(a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
(1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:
(A) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
(B) A thumbhole stock.
(C) A folding or telescoping stock.
(D) A grenade launcher or flare launcher.
(E) A flash suppressor.
(F) A forward pistol grip.
(2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
(3) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches.
(4) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:
(A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer.
(B) A second handgrip.
(C) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that allows the bearer to fire the weapon without burning his or her hand, except a slide that encloses the barrel.
(D) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip.
(5) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.
(7) A semiautomatic shotgun that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine.
(8) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.
Sediment said:
Quit spreading FUD. :banghead:
-Pistol grips are only restricted on semi-auto centerfire rifles that use detachable magazines.
-Barrel shrouds are only restricted on semi-auto pistols that use detachable magazines.
-Detachable magazines are only restricted on centerfire semi-auto rifles, semi-auto shotguns and semi-auto pistols with restricted features.
-Semi-auto centerfire rifles and semi-auto pistols can not have a fixed magazine with a capacity of greater than 10 rounds.
-Bayonet lugs are 100% legal in CA.
-Flare launchers are restriced on semi-auto centerfire rifles that use detachable magazines. Grenade launchers are regulated by the BATFE.
-Collapsable/folding stocks are restricted on centerfire semi-auto rifles and on semi-auto shotguns.
Here's the actual law that says what's restricted in CA.
CA Penal Code 12276.1
(a) Notwithstanding Section 12276, "assault weapon" shall also mean any of the following:
(1) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:
(A) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon.
(B) A thumbhole stock.
(C) A folding or telescoping stock.
(D) A grenade launcher or flare launcher.
(E) A flash suppressor.
(F) A forward pistol grip.
(2) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has a fixed magazine with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
(3) A semiautomatic, centerfire rifle that has an overall length of less than 30 inches.
(4) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:
(A) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer.
(B) A second handgrip.
(C) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that allows the bearer to fire the weapon without burning his or her hand, except a slide that encloses the barrel.
(D) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip.
(5) A semiautomatic pistol with a fixed magazine that has the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds.
(6) A semiautomatic shotgun that has both of the following:
(A) A folding or telescoping stock.
(B) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon, thumbhole stock, or vertical handgrip.
(7) A semiautomatic shotgun that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine.
(8) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder.
Maybe a bayonet for most uses, but not a bayonet lug.
A bayonet lug is a great attachment point on many rifles. An attachment point that is designed to withstand hundreds of pounds of torque applied to it repeatedly without breaking (when stabbing something with a bayonet.)
So a bayonet lug design considered acceptable by a military is often one of the strongest attachment points on any rifle.
A great place to attach other aftermarket components or design components to attach to.
Far stronger than most rails, scope mounts, and other attachment points.
Further a bayonet itself can lend some standoff capability against an unarmed individual (like a home intruder). Giving a long pointy thing to put in between the perp, and the rifle. Which may reduce the need to actually shoot someone deterred from making an aggressive move into the long sharp point in certain circumstances.
The politicians were not trying to ban bayonets in AWB legislation, but rather find common design elements in the type of firearms they wish to ban (first, it is just a divide and conquer tactic, with other types soon to follow when they succeed).
Which of course merely highlighted that many of the types of firearms they wished to ban were only cosmetically different from "sporting" (sports have nothing to do with the reason for the 2nd Amendment protection) firearms.
They targeted silly common designs attributes. Whether it be a flash suppressor (a safety device) or a bayonet lug, a pistol grip, collapsible stock etc.
Unfortunately this has resulted in many companies dropping bayonet lugs altogether, which were probably the strongest aftermarket attachment point on most firearms with them. A trend which continues to this date even after the federal restrictions were discontinued.
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I beg to differ. Allowing a BG to get that close to where a rifle mounted bayonet could become an effective weapon or deterrent is a big mistake IMO. If one is reluctant to shoot an intruder, a bayonet, especially in a dark room where you can't determine if he's armed or not, is not an alternative. I guess if the lights were on though, the BG would be laughing so hard you could get the jump on him. But, that's another thread topic.
To me "stand your ground" does not mean "wait until he comes close or shoots first".
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Remember all the drive by bayonetings this country was inundated with a number of years ago? No? Me either.
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