Fake Can = Flash Suppressor?

[djbooya]

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According to the definition, a fake can can "function to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision"... so would that make my featureless sig556 using 30 rnd mags effectively an assault rifle even though the can is merely on there for me aestheically.. I don't care to hear opinions on why I have the fake can on, but specifically am I in potential hot water if I shoot my rifle in this configuration based on the definition of a flash hider/suppressor...

thoughts?

[BONECUTTER]

Was a fake can made for the purpose of redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision.....No
Is it marketed or sold as a flash hider.....No

You are fine.

A muzzlebreak can do the same thing but thats not its intent nor is it called a flash hider.

[Caiman]

A correct fake can would have no holes in the interior to redirect gases. Therefore, all the expelled gases would still exit from the front. Both flash suppresor and muzzle share the same in which they expel gas or allow air mixture prior to the projectile leaving the tip of the barrel.

[K1LLROI]

There are muzzle brakes that look like flash suppressors though..The rule of thumb does not apply to all muzzle brakes..
Sorry for the dumb question..anybody..?
What's a fake can??

[Caiman]

A suppressor is sometimes referred to as a 'can'. So a 'fake can' is a 'fake suppressor'. This by the way was my 500 post. So finally a senior member!

[K1LLROI]

Alright :thumbsup:
Thanks Caiman..
Congrats, your a senior member..:D
I'm almost there:( almost....

[djbooya]

Was a fake can made for the purpose of redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision.....No
Is it marketed or sold as a flash hider.....No

You are fine.

A muzzlebreak can do the same thing but thats not its intent nor is it called a flash hider.

This was my impression as well. It's just the wording of the definition says "functions to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision..." which a long fake can does.. I don't see any muzzle flash at all when I shoot the weapon... granted maybe it is there, but I can't see it during the day because it is too bright / quick...

[donstarr]

This was my impression as well. It's just the wording of the definition says "functions to perceptibly reduce or redirect muzzle flash from the shooter's field of vision..." which a long fake can does.. I don't see any muzzle flash at all when I shoot the weapon...

Then it's a "flash suppressor", according to the definitions listed in the first post. The intended purpose (again - according to the listed definitions, and not counting any case law) is irrelevant.

[Jaiofspam]

dont you just love CA? :)

[TZL]

you have a featureless sig 556? lets see pics !

[Racefiend]

Then it's a "flash suppressor", according to the definitions listed in the first post. The intended purpose (again - according to the listed definitions, and not counting any case law) is irrelevant.

I believe the Hunt v Lockyer settlement said it depends on what it's marketed as.