Smith & Wesson M&P15 Sport II 5.56 NATO AR-15 Modern Sporting Rifle

A: Ryan, It all depends what zip code you live in. Many zip codes in IL prohibit any semi-automatic rifles. Plus you need your FOID card. You can send your FOID card to BUDs at ffl@budsgunshop.com/ or fax to 1-800-804-5569

A: Ryan, no Sir. This rifle is not compliant to Illinois State laws as detailed under "Rifles" here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/illinois_restrictions.pdf

A: I to live in Illinois and just got off the phone with my local garden shop A.R. 15's are not illegal in Illinois and are still sold in gun shops

A: I use wolf Gold in my M&P sport II https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/90720/wolf+g22355fmj+gold+223+rem%2f556+nato+full+metal+jacket+55+g

A: Irv, yes Sir. You will have no issues with Steel Cased Russian ammunition. That said, with the increase in price of Russian ammunition, I would stick with now similarly priced Brass Cased ammunition. Example : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/product_info.php/products_id/415003743/hornady+frontier+223+rem+55gr+fmj

A: sorry its not ca legal https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf

A: Robert, no Sir. This rifle has too many California restricted features such as a combination of detachable magazine, Pistol grip, Folding or telescoping stock, Flash suppressor or flash hider etc. Details under Rifles here : https://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/feeds/state_reg/california_restrictions.pdf

A: Yes, the stock handguard is held on by a delta ring. Just pull the ring back and split the two halves of the stock handguard to remove and drop the new one in its place.

A: Max, yes Sir it does. Video demo here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymIebo6X6YM

A: Max, The delta ring assembly will accommodate any replacement fore end handguard you would install under 7" between sight/gas block and delta ring.

A: Omar, nothing Sir. They are the exact same rifles.

A: Omar, Same rifle. Only difference is $5 difference in price for package with case and accessories.

A: Yes, same safety as all AR 15s, thumb safety on the lower receiver above the grip. Forward is safe, up is fire.

A: Phillip, yes Sir it does. Left side safety Lever. ---- Pictured here : https://www.google.com/search?q=s%26w+sport+2+safety&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjQk67FgfLjAhVQUK0KHdmpCSAQ_AUIESgC&biw=1280&bih=595#imgrc=nAu6cZC574RYRM: