-This page was created for HK SR9, SR9T, SR9TC, FMP XG3S, SLG95 & SAR-8.
-Stamped sheet metal receiver and thumbhole stock installed.
The following is an excerpt from an ATF “ruling”. It is just as binding as a law, and can be changed overnight by the Director of ATF:
Exhibit 5
<CUT>
6. Bipods. The majority of military firearms have bipods as an integral part of the firearm or
contain specific mounting points to which bipods may be attached. The military utility of
the bipod is primarily to provide stability and support for the weapon when fired from the
prone position, especially when fired as a fully automatic weapon. Bipods are available
accessory items for sporting rifles and are used primarily in long-range shooting to enhance
stability. However, traditional sporting rifles generally do not come equipped with bipods,
nor are they specifically designed to accommodate them. Instead, bipods for sporting
firearms are generally designed to attach to a detachable “slingswivel mount” or simply
clamp onto the firearm.
<CUT>
- This is why HARRIS bipods (#2) and aftermarket barrel attached bipods (#3) ARE legal on imported rifles.
- There are ONLY foreign made wide forearms with the bipod groove. If the forearm is U.S. made and it is replaced with the wide forearm, the number of foreign parts could number over 10.
- The HK SR9T & SR9TC were imported with the MSG-90 and PSG-1 furniture. But are not grandfathered into accepting standard HK-91 furniture. The ATF considers this non-sporting furniture.
THE COMPLETE ATF REPORT/RULING
http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/assault/report.htm
THE SPORTING TEST
http://www.atf.treas.gov/firearms/assault/pdf/exh5.pdf