Frequently Asked Questions.

Were can I buy a U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. TAC-15 Rifle?

TAC-15 Civilian configuration rifles can be purchased through AccuCast, Inc. our exclusive U. S. marketing agent. All TAC-16 and other NFA configurations are sold directly through U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp.

What type warranty does the firearm have?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. weapons feature a lifetime warranty providing the gun remains in the configuration in which it was sold or the firearm is returned to U.S.TAC for modification.

What type of crown does the barrel have?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. rifle and carbine barrels have an Eleven Degree Recessed Target Crown.

Is the barrel Parkerized under the front sight base to prevent rust and corrosion?

U.S. Tactical Arms, Corp. 4150 (Mil. B-11595E) Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel Barrels are Parkerized under the front sight base per Military Specification.

Do these rifles have “F” marked forged front sights?
U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. furnished “F” marked front sight bases on any rifles furnished with a standard front sight.

What material is used to make the barrel?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. Military Specification Rifles are furnished with 4150 (Mil. B-11595E) Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel barrels. All other rifles use Type 416R Stainless Steel Barrels.

Has the barrel been “Magnetic Particle” tested?

U.S. Tactical Arms, Corp. Magnetic Particle Tests all 4150 (Mil. B-11595E) Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium steel barrels, not just one per lot.

Is the Chamber and Bore of the barrel hard chrome lined?

U.S. Tactical Arms, Corp. Hard Chrome plates 4150 (Mil. B-11595E) Chrome Molybdenum Vanadium Steel barrels furnished on our Mil. Spec. Rifles.

How is the barrel chambered?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. chambers all barrels in 5.56 NATO unless specified otherwise. Optional chambering is available in 6.8 x 43 Remington SPC.

What rifling twist rates are offered?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. utilizes 1 turn in 7” twist on all rifles designated Military Specification utilizing 4150 (B-11595E) Material. 1 turn in 8” is standard for our T416 Stainless Steel Barrels.

Does the weapon have anodized feed ramps for improved feeding?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. weapons have anodized feed ramps with the additional option of extended polished feed ramps.

Is the firing pin protected by a shroud to prevent firing pin wear?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. bolt carriers have an M16 style shroud.

What comes with this weapon?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. weapons are furnished with a hard case, two (2) 30 round magazines, sling, manual, and warranty information.

Can't find the weapon configuration you are looking for?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. offers our standard configuration rifles or you can contact us for custom order rifle configurations.

What options are available?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. offers an almost unlimited selection of options on our custom rifles.

What hand guard cap is used on our M4 Carbines?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. uses Military Specification, notched M4 hand guard caps.

What type hand guards are used on our M4 Carbines?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. uses double heat shield hand guards on all Military Specification M4 Carbines.

What profile barrel is offered on our M4 Carbines?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. offers both current Military Specification barrel contours. The .640” Government Profile and the .840” Medium (A1 or SOCOM) Contour with flats for the M203 Grenade launcher. Our 20" A4 Rifles are only offered wiith the Military Profile barrel.

What barrel lengths are offered on our M4 Carbines?

U. S. Tactical Arms, Corp. offers only two (2) barrel lengths on our M4 Carbines. A civilian version with a 16” barrel and the N.F.A. version with a 14.5” barrel. An 11.5" Commando version is also offered.

What states still have Assault Weapons Bans in effect? 

We DO NOT SELL Any Civilian Firearms to the following states: California, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey, Hawaii. See individual State regulations listed below.

STATE ASSAULT WEAPONS BAN INFORMATION

"Assault weapons" are prohibited in Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. Some local jurisdictions in Ohio also ban "assault weapons." Hawaii prohibits "assault pistols." California bans "assault weapons", .50BMG caliber firearms, some .50 caliber ammunition and "unsafe handguns." Illinois: Chicago, Evanston, Oak Park, Morton Grove, Winnetka, Wilmette, and Highland Park prohibit handguns; some cities prohibit other kinds of firearms. Maryland prohibits "assault pistols"; the sale or manufacture of any handgun manufactured after Jan. 1, 1985, that does not appear on the Handgun Roster; and the sale of any handgun manufactured after January 1, 2003 that is not equipped with an "integrated mechanical safety device." Massachusetts: It is unlawful to sell, transfer or possess "any assault weapon or large capacity feeding device" [more than 10 rounds] that was not legally possessed on September 13, 1994 and the sale of handguns not on the Firearms Roster. The City of Boston has a separate "assault weapons" law. The District of Columbia prohibits new acquisition of handguns and any semi-automatic firearm capable of using a detachable ammunition magazine of more than 12 rounds capacity and any handgun not registered after February 5, 1977. Virginia prohibits "Street Sweeper" shotguns. (With respect to some of these laws and ordinances, individuals may retain prohibited firearms owned previously, with certain restrictions.) The sunset of the federal assault weapons ban does not affect the validity of state "assault weapons" bans

INDIVIDUAL STATE LAWS

CALIFORNIA

California Penal Code §12275 et seq. (Effective Date: January 1, 1990, Amended 1999)
The manufacture, distribution, transportation and importation of assault weapons in California and magazine capacity is governed by the Roberti-Roos Assault Weapons Act of 1989 (the “Act”), as amended.;

An “Assault Weapon” under the Act is any firearm that is: 1.) specifically listed by name in the Act , 2.) deemed an assault weapon because the firearm is one of a “series” (e.g. AK and AR-15 series weapons), or 3.) falls within the definition of an “assault weapon” under the Act because of its characteristics. Assault weapons cannot be possessed in California unless they were previously registered with the State within the designated time period following the effective date of the Act or any subsequent revisions thereto. Unregistered assault weapons must be sold to a licensed dealer, transferred out of state or rendered inoperable. Transfers of assault weapons within the state can only be made to licensed dealers or law enforcement. Owners of assault weapons who relocate to California must follow separate procedures in order to retain possession of their firearms. Use of lawfully possessed assault weapons is restricted.
Individuals and businesses with an inventory of assault weapons exceeding a certain quantity are subject to annual inspection by the California Department of Justice for security, safe storage and state government inventory reconciliation purposes.
Magazine Capacity: The term “large capacity magazine” means “any ammunition feeding device with the capacity to accept more than 10 rounds, but shall not be construed to include any of the following:
(A) A feeding device that has been permanently altered so that it cannot accommodate more than 10 rounds.
(B) A .22 caliber tube ammunition feeding device.
(C) A tubular magazine that is contained in a lever-action firearm.” §12020(c)(25)
Although California does not prohibit the possession of large capacity magazines, it does generally make it unlawful to manufacture, import, sell or transfer any large capacity magazine.; §12020(a)(2);

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the registration of assault weapons in California can be found at the California Attorney General's Website.

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut General Statute §53-202a et seq.
(Effective Date: October 1, 1993, Amended 2001)
“Assault Weapons” are defined at §53-202a of the Connecticut General Statutes. A current list of identified assault weapons can be found at the Connecticut Department of Public Safety's Website.
Possession of assault weapons in Connecticut is restricted to law enforcement and to individuals who have a Certificate of Possession. No further Certificate of Possession will be issued by the state to an individual for assault weapons identified on the list unless the individual was out of state on military duty and unable to register by October 1, 1994, or received an assault weapon through bequest or interstate succession. Use of registered assault weapons is restricted to designated places.
Connecticut law does not limit the transfer or require the registration of assault weapons not on the list if such assault weapons were manufactured prior to September 13, 1994.
Firearms dealers may purchase assault weapons accompanied by a Certificate of Possession or purchase non-Certificate bearing assault weapons owned by individuals relocated to Connecticut less than 90 days, but can only sell the assault weapons to other dealers, law enforcement agencies or out of state.
Magazine Capacity: NO prohibitions.
More information concerning Connecticut’s treatment of assault weapons can be found at the Department of Public Safety's Website.

HAWAII

Hawaii Revised Statute §134 et seq.
(Effective Date: July 1, 1992)
Under the laws of Hawaii, it is unlawful to manufacture, possess, acquire, sell, or otherwise transfer “Assault Pistols.” An assault pistol that was registered prior to July 1, 1992 is grandfathered. Sales and transfers of assault pistols within the state can only be made to a licensed dealer or a county chief of police. Assault pistols acquired through bequest or intestate succession must, within 90 days, be rendered permanently inoperable, sold or transferred to a licensed dealer of removed from the state.
Magazine Capacity: There is an outright ban on detachable magazines with a capacity in excess of 10 rounds that are designed for or capable of use with a pistol are prohibited.

MARYLAND

Maryland Criminal Law Code §4-301 et seq. and Maryland Public Safety Code §5-101 et seq.
(Effective Date: June 1, 1994)
The Criminal Laws of Maryland prohibit the possession, sale, importation, transfer, purchase and acquisition of "Assault Pistols." However, an individual owning a properly registered assault pistol prior to June 1, 1994 may continue possess the device. There are no restrictions on purchases, sales or deliveries made to or by licensed dealers and manufacturers selling or transferring assault pistols to dealers in another state.
Maryland’s Public Safety Code further regulates other firearms identified as “Assault Weapons.” Purchasers of assault weapons may be subject to restrictions on the number of assault weapons they can buy during a certain period, heightened background checks and longer waiting periods.
Magazine Capacity: The manufacture, sale, purchase, acquisition, or transfer of detachable magazines with the capacity in excess of 20 rounds of ammunition is prohibited. Maryland does not prohibit the possession of large capacity magazines, however.

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts General Laws Ch. 140 §121 et seq.
(Effective Date: October 22, 1998)
Under Massachusetts law, “No person shall sell, offer for sale, transfer or possess an assault weapon or a large capacity feeding device that was not otherwise lawfully possessed on September 13, 1994.”
The terms “Assault Weapon” and “Large Capacity Feeding Device” are defined at Chapter 140, §121 of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws.
On July 1, 2004, Massachusetts extended its assault weapons ban. In extending the ban, the Massachusetts Legislature upheld the state’s definition of “assault weapons,” which was substantially similar to that found in the now defunct federal assault weapons ban.
Massachusetts also uses the term “Large Capacity Weapon” which is defined as “any firearm, rifle or shotgun: (i) that is semiautomatic with a fixed large capacity feeding device; (ii) that is semiautomatic and capable of accepting, or readily modifiable to accept, any detachable large capacity feeding device; (iii) that employs a rotating cylinder capable of accepting more than ten rounds of ammunition in a rifle or firearm and more than five shotgun shells in the case of a shotgun or firearm; or (iv) that is an assault weapon.” For a list of firearms not categorized as a “Large Capacity Weapons“ see Chapter 140, §121.;
In order to purchase, acquire or otherwise possess and carry large capacity firearms and feeding devices, a license must be obtained. Individuals possessing an assault weapon or large capacity feeding device on September 13, 1994, may continue to sell, transfer and possess the assault weapon or feeding device.
Magazine Capacity: Massachusetts law regulates “(i) a fixed or detachable magazine...or similar device capable of accepting, or that can be readily converted to accept, more than ten rounds of ammunition...; or (ii) a large capacity ammunition feeding device as defined in the federal Public Safety and Recreational Firearms Use Protection Act, 18 U.S.C. §921(a)(31) as appearing in such section on September 13, 1994.”

NEW JERSEY

New Jersey Revised Statute §2C-39-1 et seq.
(Effective Date: May 30, 1990)
For the definition of an “Assault Firearm” under New Jersey law click HERE.
Under New Jersey law, an assault weapon cannot be manufactured, transported, sold, disposed of or possessed without first obtaining a license and properly registering the assault weapon. Other restrictions regarding assault weapons and large capacity ammunition magazines can be found in §§2C:39-9 g and h.
Magazine Capacity: New Jersey prohibits the manufacture, transport, sale or disposal of large capacity ammunition magazines capable of holding more than 15 rounds other than for military or law enforcement purposes.
Owners in possession of an assault weapon prior to the effective date of New Jersey’s assault weapons ban had until May 30, 1991 to register their weapons in order to maintain possession. Failure to register required the owner to transfer their weapon, render it inoperable or relinquish it to law enforcement. A similar time frame was allotted to individuals who purchased weapons on or before May 1, 1990 that were used for legitimate target-shooting purposes.

NEW YORK

New York Penal Law §265.00 et seq.
(Effective Date November 1, 2000)
New York law prohibits the manufacture, possession, transport, shipping, disposition, and willful defacement or assault weapons or large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
The definitions of “Assault Weapon” and "Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Device" are found at §§265.00(22) and (23) of the New York Penal Law. New York's definition of an "Assault Weapon" was largely modeled on the federal definition.
The lawful possession of assault weapons prior to September 14, 1994 and any "large capacity ammunition feeding devices" manufactured before this date may be lawfully transferred and possessed.
Magazine Capacity: New York law prohibits large capacity magazines that can be readily restored or converted to accept more than 10 rounds of ammunition. However, magazines manufactured prior to September 14, 1994 are grandfathered and may continue to be lawfully transferred and possessed.
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