Ralphie Posted September 8, 2022 at 05:37 PM Share Posted September 8, 2022 at 05:37 PM I'm looking for information on how Illinois law would apply to the Sig MCX. As it is sold as a modular platform designed to allow quick barrel changes meant to change the firearm from rifle to pistol or vice versa, does anyone know how Illinois law views this platform? Firearm was originally purchased as the Virtus Patrol model with a 16" barrel. Secondary purchase of the 11.5" barrel and pistol brace. Would the change to the 11.5" barrel/removal of stock addition of brace result in this being classified as a pistol or an SBR? If the above is an SBR, would the complete removal of the stock/brace change the classification to a pistol with the 11.5" barrel? (MCX has no buffer/buffer tube and doesn't require a stock of brace to fire) Purchased this without thinking about the stupidity of the laws in this state... Thanks for any insight Y'all can provide... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishjames Posted September 8, 2022 at 05:44 PM Share Posted September 8, 2022 at 05:44 PM The way I understand it, if it started as a rifle, it must stay a rifle unless you file necessary paperwork BEFORE you modify it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Euler Posted September 8, 2022 at 05:45 PM Share Posted September 8, 2022 at 05:45 PM If it was transferred as a rifle, it doesn't matter what state law is. Converting it to a pistol is already prohibited by federal law. That said, state laws don't attempt to redefine firearm classifications. Some municipalities try, although the validity of those laws hasn't ever been really tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdl099 Posted September 16, 2022 at 11:09 AM Share Posted September 16, 2022 at 11:09 AM A related question. If you had an AR pistol (with stabilizing brace) like the MCX variant and with the upcoming ATF ruling on stabilizing braces which will likely reclassify these AR pistols to SBRs. If you live in a community where SBRs are banned, would you have to dispose of that AR pistol? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rilo Posted September 16, 2022 at 11:26 AM Share Posted September 16, 2022 at 11:26 AM On 9/16/2022 at 6:09 AM, pdl099 said: A related question. If you had an AR pistol (with stabilizing brace) like the MCX variant and with the upcoming ATF ruling on stabilizing braces which will likely reclassify these AR pistols to SBRs. If you live in a community where SBRs are banned, would you have to dispose of that AR pistol? Unless the community or county change their rules it looks that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdl099 Posted September 18, 2022 at 03:05 AM Share Posted September 18, 2022 at 03:05 AM An FFL type 3 license though would allow one to keep their AR pistol soon to be converted to SBR right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartby1/2 Posted September 27, 2022 at 03:13 PM Share Posted September 27, 2022 at 03:13 PM Not a state law, a federal law. Your purchase was in the wrong order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Posted September 27, 2022 at 04:17 PM Share Posted September 27, 2022 at 04:17 PM On 9/17/2022 at 10:05 PM, pdl099 said: An FFL type 3 license though would allow one to keep their AR pistol soon to be converted to SBR right? Easier to get a C&R then file the paperwork and pay a poll tax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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