PTR-91 after 1-1-2018

[Sputnik]

I believe the muzzle thread protector that resembles the standard HK 91 flash hider was mentioned previously in this discussion thread:

https://www.hkparts.net/shop/pc/HK-G3-91-PTR-NY-CA-Muzzle-Brake-US-5-8-X-24-121p17927.htm

As well as satisfying the no flash hider California requirement on your PTR 91, an additional benefit of this item is that you can still mount a G3 bayonet on your rifle if you use this muzzle thread protector. All the dimensions are the same as a real flash hider.

It looks acceptably good for what is really just a heavy thread protector. From 3' away...

[NATEWA]

Grip wrap + compliant muzzle brake or thread protector so you can drop mags with a normal mag release or FA's DFM below.

https://www.franklinarmory.com/colle...or-hk-platform

[Regular guy]

Hello All,

So, my buddy bought a brand new PTR-91 with bullet button a year ago. All legal and everything, transferred through a licensed FFL. Beautiful rifle. However, he is getting nervous about what happens after this January 1st.

Does he have to register it as an assault rifle? Or can he mod it to prevent having to register it as an assault rifle? Like the AR's are doing with the mag locks? Since all long guns in California are registered now at the time of purchase, does it still have to be registered again as an assault rifle?

I know, I know, all this PC crap about what is or is not an assault rifle. It is nearly impossible to make heads or tails out of it here in Cali anymore. Okay, thanks guys. B.

[smupser]

Given the rifle was registered when it was purchased, it doesn't make sense to re-register it as an AW when nothing has been changed from the time of purchase. Just crazy.

B.