Pre-ban versus post-ban

[twhidd]

The Clinton gun ban expired eight years ago, but I still see and hear people use the terms pre-ban and post-ban all the time. Is there any real reason to still refer to guns or magazines in such a way?

 

[noelf2]

Nope. And I haven't heard the terms since the ban expired.

 

[FlyFish]

There definitely is in states such as Massachusetts and New York (and I believe New Jersey) where the AWB was continued as a state law after the Federal AWB expired.

 

[danez71]

Add CA to that list as well.

 

[JimPage]

In NY magazines cannot legally hold more then ten rounds. The only exception are magazines made BEFORE the awb was passed. There are anti gun fools trying to make all magazines with more than ten rounds illegal.

 

[Fishing_Cabin]

The terms are still used, as others mentioned, because some states still have an AWB in place. The manufacturer may have 2 different product lines, one pre-ban, and one post-ban in order to sell to those folks in states still with an AWB.

Also, many of the firearms and mags owned before the 1994 ban can be worth more, and at times a good bit more to owners in states with an AWB since they either can not get them at all, or they want the original features without the issues imposed by the AWB. Also, as mentioned, pre-ban, as in pre 1994 AWB high capacity mags can be worth more in ban states, because otherwise they are restricted to 10 rounds if the mag is newer.

Hope this helps.

 

[Tom Servo]

Is there any real reason to still refer to guns or magazines in such a way?

If you don't live under an individual state ban, there isn't much difference. The only exception I can think of is when discussing Colt AR-15's, as their pre-ban product line consists of different models.

Most of the time, I just hear it from people trying to sell used Glocks at a premium, claiming the 15-round magazine makes it "pre ban," and therefore worth a premium for some reason.

 

[icedog88]

Count CT as well. Magazine round count isn't a concern but still lists specific firearm models and features as banned. We also have a direct nod in the statutes about manufacture dates of "assault weapons".

Sec. 53-202m. Circumstances when assault weapons exempt from limitations on transfers and registration requirements. Notwithstanding any provision of the general statutes, sections 53-202a to 53-202l, inclusive, shall not be construed to limit the transfer or require the registration of an assault weapon as defined in subdivision (3) or (4) of subsection (a) of section 53-202a, provided such firearm was legally manufactured prior to September 13, 1994.

 

[Chris D]

In MA, "Pre-Ban" mags are more expensive.

Sucks that even the AR's in MA have a pre and post ban status...

 

[FrosSsT]

Here in NJ, you have to buy a "post ban" rifle. (Mag capacity, no bayonet lug, no folding stock etc)