Muzzle brake vs Flash hider?

[Sambodian]

Is there any legal documentation from the DOJ that state the characteristic of a muzzle break vs flash hider?

I went to the range the other day with a bird cage muzzle brake and the ranger say that I cannot have it on. But I bought it and it state muzzle brake and not a hider and he say "how do I know". I tried to explain but he say it a flash hider.

I've tried googling but it seem like everyone has different opinions.

[rustyx]

[tradecraft]

Post the exact muzzle device you have.

[Sambodian]

I have the one on the right on.

[Sambodian]

I thinking about building another one with the mag lock. I just want my first AR15 featureless, but this muzzle brake description just so vague without the DOJ stating it. driving me crazy, cant seem to find an answer.

[rustyx]

I thinking about building another one with the mag lock. I just want my first AR15 featureless, but this muzzle brake description just so vague without the DOJ stating it. driving me crazy, cant seem to find an answer.

[hermosabeach]

Is it worth
- Arrest
- loss of firearm
-possible loss of job / career

It’s .223 so you don’t need a brake.. more likely to permanently damage your ears


I would buy a brake that looked like a brake and move on.....



The DOJ writes vague laws....



My guess is that if you search for your device on the web, you will find at least a few sites saying it is both a Break and a flash hider

[tradecraft]

What is the exact brand and model OP?

[ar15barrels]

Is there any legal documentation from the DOJ that state the characteristic of a muzzle break vs flash hider?

A muzzle device that reduces the flash from the shooter's field-of-view or is marketed as a flash suppressor is considered a flash suppressor.

That's about as much as you are going to get from the state.

[Sambodian]

I would expect if they want to make it a law, it should be enforce and be able to identify it especially for a LEO. or make it clear no muzzle/flash brake. smh

[ar15barrels]

I would expect if they want to make it a law, it should be enforce and be able to identify it especially for a LEO. or make it clear no muzzle/flash brake. smh

The DOJ is not in the business of making things clear.
They prefer to obfuscate and let the DA's figure it out.

[Sambodian]

It just say A2 muzzle brake I bought from turner.

What is the exact brand and model OP?

[LEAD LAUNCHER]

I have the one on the right on.

Honestly If I used one of these a2 look brakes I would print out that pic and throw it in my range bag to hand to doofuses like that one you ran into.

Hand it to them and say "Ok son-I'm going to teach you the difference between a muzzle brake and a flash hider today".

Might not work for everybody but it's worth a shot.

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[tradecraft]

It just say A2 muzzle brake I bought from turner.

Aim Sports Brake most likely. You *should* be GTG.

[Sambodian]

Probably wouldn't work for a LEO. Would be seriously if he cant identify it. I would recommend a retraining.

If you going to use a firearm on the job it should be a requirement to understand the basic firearm. Especially when its common.

Honestly If I used one of these a2 look brakes I would print out that pic and throw it in my range bag to hand to doofuses like that one you ran into.

Hand it to them and say "Ok son-I'm going to teach you the difference between a muzzle brake and a flash hider today".

Might not work for everybody but it's worth a shot.

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