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Slix trigger may become illegal in MD


Casey Green

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Just read that a new law is being debated in the state legislature that would outlaw any device whose pur pose is to increase the rate of fire for any firearm beyond that of the same firearm without said device. Of course this is intended to outlaw bump stocks and crank triggers but the way it is written it would also include aftermarket triggers such as the Slixx, and possibly short stroke kits as well (it definitely would outlaw the triggers...not sure about short strokes.) Just a heads up for pards stuck in this crappy state.

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1 hour ago, H. K. Uriah, SASS #74619 said:

As you describe the law, I definitely think it would put a damper on short strokes. 

 

Of course, I don't see how they can ban already owned ones.   Doing so would be ex post facto.

 

Ex post facto laws banning certain firearms and accessories have been enacted in many states and localities all across the nation in the last few years. The NY SAFE act comes to mind. 

 

The federal government is currently considering it for bump stocks

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Casey - this is the proposed law ... http://amgoa.org/Proposed-Maryland-Gun-Law-SB707/State-Law/57191

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... rapid fire trigger activator; defining "rapid fire trigger activator" as any device, part, or combination of devices or parts that is designed and functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a firearm beyond the standard rate of fire for firearms that are not so equipped, including a bump stock and trigger crank; etc.

Description of Slix Trigger per the web site ...

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... Flatter face surface for a more positive finger contact. Easy "Drop-In" installation and retrofit. Significantly reduces the chance for the notorious "73 Trigger Blister." Absolutely no impact on your present trigger/sear engagement or pull. The newest product from the fine folks at SliX!

Don't read how the Slix Trigger could be banned because of the NO IMPACT wording

IMO - Case Closed

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Maryland is another political toilet!!  The politicians there are mostly TURDS!!!

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( "rapid-fire trigger activator" Means any device, part, or combination of devices or parts that is designed and functions to accelerate the rate of fire of a firearm beyond the standard rate of fire for firearms that are not so equipped, including a bump stock and trigger crank)

 

The way this is written, anything that could be used to increase the rate of fire would be illegal.  For example, short stroke kits, spring kits, any recoil reducing device,  we all know less recoil means faster recovery and quicker follow up shots, rubber bands, belt loops, or dowel rods can be used to bump fire a gun. Don't forget all the types of sights that help you shoot faster. This is a very poorly written bill. It was obviously written by someone that does not know anything about firearms.

 

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  • 3 months later...

Follow Up: This law passed, slightly revised from its introduction. It was signed gleefully bu our Republican governor, surrounded by Moms Who Need Action.

 

This is  a banning of already owned bump stocks. They will be illegal in three months unless they are registered with the ATF. Of course, the ATF has no such process.

 

Individuals and Maryland Shall Issue have filed a lawsuit. We'll keep fighting, but sometimes it sucks to be us.

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With regard to modifying a lever action rifle to shoot faster, what are the chances that anyone is going to know enough about a lever action rifle besides Cowboy Action Shooters (and we are very small in number) to determine whether the lever action rifle has been modified and under what situation would somebody be looking at a modified lever action rifle as to opposed to the easily identifiable evil Black Rifle AR-15 or AK-47? As far as I can tell Cowboys are still the good guys and the lever action rifle is not on anyone's "I'm scared of this rifle" radar. Technically I understand the modification could be legally problematic but practically would this ever be an issue? Unless somebody tries to rob a bank with a Codymatic is this ever going to be a problem?

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I hear ya', Dan!!  You're probably right!!  But if we who use these parts and modifications allow THIS to pass and don't enthusiastically support those who will be immediately and directly effected, we can for DAMN sure be certain that the same "people" who are forcing this down our collective throats will try to do the same and more to us as soon as they can get to it!!

 

I know you know this, but some may STILL not be aware of our adversaries' technique of "death by thousand cuts"!!!

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On 7/8/2018 at 12:13 PM, Dantankerous said:

As far as I can tell Cowboys are still the good guys and the lever action rifle is not on anyone's "I'm scared of this rifle" radar. Technically I understand the modification could be legally problematic but practically would this ever be an issue? Unless somebody tries to rob a bank with a Codymatic is this ever going to be a problem?

 

Umm, this is Maryland we're talking about. In practical terms, no, the Maryland State Police are not patrolling Cowboy Action matches looking for trigger jobs. But the law, as originally written, would have banned any trigger modification.  Some of have a need to follow the law here in MD.

 

We do have to watch our lords in the General Assembly. There was a proposal to reduce pistol magazines from the current 10 down to 5 rounds. Similar legislation has been proposed for rifles. Yes, lever action rifles could be affected by this.

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2 hours ago, John Ray Davis said:

But the law, as originally written, would have banned any trigger modification. 

 

 

Just as a bill a few years ago would have made almost any sheet steel big enough to make an AK lower or any block of aluminum big enough to make an AR lower "assault weapons" because with not much effort they can be "converted" into the lowers (which per the BATFE is a firearm).  

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So are they going to make practice illegal? That increases rate of fire the most. So does using downloaded ammo. And putting on better sights. Cutting the stock so the gun fits you better. Changing the grips. Let's not get too paranoid here. One pull of the trigger to fire the gun. Using straight trigger does not in itself change the rate of fire.

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5 hours ago, Springfield Slim SASS #24733 said:

So are they going to make practice illegal? That increases rate of fire the most. So does using downloaded ammo. And putting on better sights. Cutting the stock so the gun fits you better. Changing the grips. Let's not get too paranoid here. One pull of the trigger to fire the gun. Using straight trigger does not in itself change the rate of fire.

 

 

If you allow this to take place without stern opposition at the least, screaming and shouting and letters to your federal, state, and local representatives all the more, the next time may, and probably WILL, hit closer to home.

 

DEATH BY 1,000 CUTS!!!  The disloyal opposition's favorite tactic!!  Protest and contest EVERY effort made by the gun grabbers NOW!!!  The next time, they'll try for more!  AND THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME!!!!!

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Just remember--

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

~~German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemöller

 

Make your plans carefully

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6 hours ago, Smoky Pistols said:

Just remember--

First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a socialist.

Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a trade unionist.

Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—
     Because I was not a Jew.

Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

~~German Lutheran pastor Martin Niemöller

 

Make your plans carefully

Absolutely! No guns are safe in the hands of anyone but the police and the military according to the liberal mind set, they hate ALL guns and in their minds no one will be safe until we are all disarmed.

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16 minutes ago, Silver Creek Jack said:

Absolutely! No guns are safe in the hands of anyone but the police and the military according to the liberal mind set, they hate ALL guns and in their minds no one will be safe until we are all disarmed.

 

WRONG!!! (in my personal opinion)

 

It has NOTHING to do with public safety!!  They hate all guns that THEY don't control!!  They know that THEY will never be safe to run things as they see fit until any possible opposition is completely disarmed!!!

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11 minutes ago, Blackwater 53393 said:

 

WRONG!!! (in my personal opinion)

 

It has NOTHING to do with public safety!!  They hate all guns that THEY don't control!!  They know that THEY will never be safe to run things as they see fit until any possible opposition is completely disarmed!!!

Ummmmm..... I believe that is what I insinuated, Government,ie. liberal that is. controls you, me, and the guns. Steady pard we are on the same page. SCJ

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Just now, Silver Creek Jack said:

Ummmmm..... I believe that is what I insinuated, Government,ie. liberal that is. controls you, me, and the guns. Steady pard we are on the same page. SCJ

 

 

No argument here!!  I just felt the need to clarify for those who MIGHT read our comments and not get the real scope of the gun grabbers' efforts and intentions!!

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