Massachusetts Assault Weapons Ban gets worse.

Published on July 20, 2016
Duration: 3:59

This video from TheGunCollective, featuring Jon Patton, details the severe impact of a Massachusetts Attorney General's enforcement notice on the state's firearms industry. The notice effectively bans numerous semi-automatic rifles, including AR-15s and AK variants, by clarifying existing 'assault weapon' definitions and introducing stringent 'Similarity' and 'Interchangeability Tests'. The speaker highlights the devastating economic consequences for law-abiding citizens and gun shops, noting that Massachusetts already had some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.

Quick Summary

The Massachusetts Attorney General's enforcement notice effectively bans AR-15s and many other semi-automatic rifles by clarifying 'assault weapons' definitions and introducing 'Similarity' and 'Interchangeability Tests'. These tests ban firearms based on interchangeable parts or substantial similarity to banned models, severely impacting the state's firearms industry and law-abiding gun owners.

Chapters

  1. 00:00MA AR-15 Ban Update & AG's Notice
  2. 00:24Assault Weapons Definition & Banned Firearms
  3. 00:49Banned Accessories and Parts
  4. 01:08Similarity Test Explained
  5. 01:24Interchangeability Test Explained
  6. 01:43Impact on MA Firearms Industry & Gun Shops
  7. 01:55Existing Strict MA Gun Laws
  8. 02:34AR-15 Market Impact & Law-Abiding Citizens
  9. 02:54Call to Action for MA Gun Companies
  10. 03:28Summary of Ban & Importance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 'Similarity Test' in the Massachusetts assault weapons ban?

The 'Similarity Test' bans firearms if their internal parts are substantially similar to the internal parts of a weapon already designated as illegal under Massachusetts law. This broadens the scope of banned firearms beyond explicitly listed models.

How does the 'Interchangeability Test' affect firearm bans in Massachusetts?

The 'Interchangeability Test' bans a firearm if its receiver can swap key functional parts, such as trigger assemblies, bolt carriers, charging handles, extractors, or the magazine port, with a banned weapon and still function. This targets firearms with modular designs.

What types of firearms are banned by the Massachusetts AG's enforcement notice?

The notice bans specific models like AKs, Uzis, Galils, Colt AR-15s, and Steyr AUGs, along with their copies or duplicates. It also prohibits firearms with features like collapsible stocks, pistol grips, and bayonet mounts, effectively banning most semi-automatic rifles.

What is the economic impact of the Massachusetts assault weapons ban?

The speaker asserts that the firearms industry in Massachusetts has been 'destroyed' by these regulations. This impacts gun shops and law-abiding citizens who rely on these firearms for recreation and competition, leading to significant economic disruption.

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