SBR storage.

**markm** · 08-26-08, 13:30

Originally Posted by mario

having an M-16 BCG in an AR-15 is has never been made clear but since they prosecuted that guy whose rifle went FA, It seems a whole lot safer to use an AR BCG in your AR.

If we're talking about the same case.... the gun went F/A because of the M16 A2 burst kit he had installed in it. It wasn't some mechanical failure.

**YVK** · 08-26-08, 21:31

Thanks for advice, everybody, I actually got a solution out of it.

**scottryan** · 09-02-08, 16:22

Originally Posted by mario

Bushmasterar15,

Since parts can be taken off your SBR and reinstalled on any AR15 it could be a problem if the BATF wants to get you. The BATF seems to make/change regulations on a case by case basis and it could be an issue. The legality of having an M-16 BCG in an AR-15 is has never been made clear but since they prosecuted that guy whose rifle went FA, It seems a whole lot safer to use an AR BCG in your AR. These are just guesses on my part and maybe Grant or Rob_ S can give you the definitive answer.

Wrong answer.

**dbrowne1** · 09-03-08, 08:25

Originally Posted by mario

The legality of having an M-16 BCG in an AR-15 is has never been made clear

Yes, it has. ATF's Firearms Tech Branch even wrote an opinion letter to Colt on the issue, it's out there floating around and I have a copy of it. That's why many semiauto Colt guns come with M16 bolt carriers.

People overthink the machinegun issue. It's real simple. If the gun or the gun plus the parts you have laying around (if you installed them) go BANG more than once with you press the trigger once, it's a machinegun. If not, it's not.

The guy who I assume you're talking about had a LOT more than just a M16 carrier in his gun, and his gun did in fact go bang more than once. It not only went bang more than once when the ATF tested it, it also went bang more than once when they guy who borrowed it used it - which is how the gun (and its owner) were brought to the attention of LE to begin with.

**Iraqgunz** · 09-03-08, 09:21

This full-auto BCG thing should be turned into a short Zombie flick. Every time it is dead and buried it arises from the ashes again to harass us.

And yes, if it is the same ass clown he knowingly put full-auto parts in the weapon and then let someone else use it a public range. Can you say STUPID!