Thread: Is the A2 muzzle device a flash hider or muzzle brake?

Originally Posted by Apocalypticaman

At the end of the day let me present this scenario: If the Police stopped you on the side of the road while transporting an A cat AR15 with an A2, or if you came into contact with them in person, for whatever reason, would the officer be more likely to assume the muzzle device was a flash hider or compensator?
Considering Police are issued M4s with A2 'flash hiders' or 'compensators', however you might refer to them, I don't think this scenario would play out well. Irregardless of legality, I think it's more likely prosecution would occur rather than accepting the argument on the spot that it's technically a compensator.
Not providing advice just my thoughts.

Why would you be fucking stupid enought to put yourself in this situation?

You don't need flash suppressor / hider / compensator / muzzle brake on a .223. Unless you are using one on full auto which is unlikely in NZ. Even more so on an a-cat gun.

I can understand a sound suppressor for some areas and situations, but if you're worried about muzzle rise from an a-cat AR-15, you need to spend more time at the gym and less time attaching shit to the end of your rifle.

Then you won't have to lie awake at night worrying about what the cops think of A2 flash hiders.