# ??? Muzzle Brakes / Flash Hiders ???

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**Created:** [August 4, 2011, 4:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/muzzle-brakes-flash-hiders/259778 "2011-08-04T16:00:13Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 5, 2011, 6:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/muzzle-brakes-flash-hiders/259778/14 "2011-08-05T06:03:39Z")

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> [@Are there any banks in the area that have the free coin counting machines?](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/are-there-any-banks-in-the-area-that-have-the-free-coin-counting-machines/44420/16):
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> but can you have a threaded barrel with the muzzle brake permanently attatched? i think ive seen them sold locally at gun stores this way.
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> Semi-automatic [rifles](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rifle) able to accept detachable magazines and two or more of the following:
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> - Folding or [telescoping stock](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telescoping_stock)
> - [Pistol grip](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pistol_grip)
> - [Bayonet](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayonet) mount
> - [Flash suppressor](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_suppressor), or threaded barrel designed to accommodate one
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> if your barrel is threaded with a muzzle brake permanently attatched, can it be considered able to accommodate a flash suppressor?
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> edit: further down i think i found the answer…
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> The ATF technology branch determined in 1994 that [muzzle brakes](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_brake) were not impacted by the AWB, and **that muzzle brakes on threaded barrels were not an assault weapon feature, so long as they were welded or soldered in place.**
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> [Federal Assault Weapons Ban - Wikipedia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Assault_Weapons_Ban)
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> so you can have a threaded barrel in NY on an ar but you better have a muzzle brake permanently attatched.

correct i stated that previously in a couple posts up.

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