Originally Posted by
Tom in N.J.
In the U.S. "pre-ban, post-ban" went out the window with the demise of the federal "assault weapons ban" in 2004. Post ban military style weapons were restricted in cosmetic features such as bayonet lugs, flash hiders, and the like. In New Jersey there is no pre-ban.. when it is banned you can not have it. New Jersey has the most restrictive firearms controls in the U.S.A. M1As were to be banned in NJ but SA Inc took off the bayonet lug and changed the logo. A number of states have state laws that mimic the old federal assault weapons ban that are in effect today. Take care in travel.