Ha. I just took a look at the NJ Atty General's guidelines, wherein he attempted to put a fig leaf over a patently ridiculous assertion that 'substantially identical' firearms to those on the "list" are banned. As 'substantially identical' is just as contradictory or nonsensical as "partially pregnant" or "a number which is substantially ten," the NJAG decided to incorporate language from the now-defunct federal "AW" ban.
That being said, njsportsman will have to lose a bayo lug and barrel threads/flash suppressor to be compliant. Also, he will have to get his Aero from Pennsylvania (i.e., out-of-state). This may require quite a wait, unless the manufacturers have something n stock (not always the case).
First off, LMT and DD are miles ahead of Bushmaster in quality.
[Warning: I do not know NJ law] Second, can a get a license to possess an 'assault firearm' under NJ law? I do not know the provisions of NJ law that may have "grandfathered" certain firearms.
Third, an AR without a muzzle device is, well, pretty ugly aesthetically and functionally. It can be used, but the glowing cloud of combusting gas is substantial with a 16" barrel. (I once saw "Super Dave" Harrington holding his hands over a muzzle flash in Massachusetts on a cold day; yes, he was joking.) njsportsman may consider doing the following:
(a) Order a regular BCM upper BEFORE getting a lower (it is not a 'firearm' under NJ law (?).
(b) Send the upper to a gunsmith or ADCO to have the offending suppressor removed and permanently install a compliant muzzle brake or similar device.
(c) Order the lower and/or parts kits.
(d) Mate the lower to the upper and go shooting.
Yep, it's more costly, but perhaps it will be cheaper and faster in the long run. Should njsportsman decide to get a compliant version and install a muzzle device later, he will have to have the barrel threaded (an additional expense).
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