The Maxim Defense MD:15 Other Weapon with Faux Suppressor (brand part no. MXM-49224) is a federally regulated NFA Title II Any Other Weapon (AOW) built on Maxim’s 5.56 NATO MD:15 platform, giving shooters in New Jersey and other restrictive states a configuration that sidesteps state assault-weapon feature bans by falling outside the ATF’s standard rifle and pistol definitions. Maxim Defense builds this MD:15 around a 12.5-inch threaded barrel finished with a faux suppressor, paired with a free-floating M-LOK handguard and MIL-SPEC AR-15 internals for reliable function in a genuinely compact package. Because it carries the AOW classification, this exact configuration transfers through an ATF Form 4 and an NFA-licensed dealer, just like a suppressor or short-barreled rifle, rather than a standard FFL-only transfer. Among our AR pistols, the MD:15 Other Weapon suits buyers who specifically want a state-legal, NFA-registered build from a genuine Maxim Defense platform.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO.
• The barrel is 12.5 inches long and threaded.
• The federal classification is NFA Title II Any Other Weapon (AOW).
• The build includes a faux suppressor as part of its AOW configuration.
• The handguard is a free-floating M-LOK handguard.
• The internals are MIL-SPEC AR-15 components.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an NFA item? Yes. This configuration is classified by the ATF as an Any Other Weapon (AOW), a National Firearms Act Title II category. It must transfer through an NFA-licensed (SOT) dealer via ATF Form 4, with a background check and approval before you can take delivery.

What does the transfer cost and how long does it take? As of January 1, 2026, the federal transfer tax on AOWs (previously $5) was reduced to $0. You’ll still need an SOT dealer and ATF Form 4 approval, which can take weeks depending on current processing times.

Why does a New Jersey-legal build need a faux suppressor? The faux suppressor is part of the configuration that places this build outside the ATF’s standard rifle and pistol definitions, making it an AOW rather than a regulated ‘assault weapon’ under New Jersey’s state features test.

Buy the Maxim Defense MD:15 Other Weapon (AOW)

A genuine Maxim Defense build with a real path to New Jersey compliance through its ATF AOW classification, this MD:15 Other Weapon pairs quality construction with a legitimate NFA transfer process. Contact our Lubbock, Texas shop to start your NFA paperwork with an SOT-licensed dealer.