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The Standard Issue M1A™ is inspired by the iconic M14 American military rifle. Available to the public since 1974, the Springfield Armory® M1A™ is a semi-automatic, civilian-legal version of this classic rifle that delivers power, value and performance.

These rifles were banned from U.S. importation in 1994 due to a Clinton-era prohibition on PRC-made firearms. They were commonly sold and were popular in Canada for hunting and target shooting until they were reclassified as prohibited firearms on May 1, 2020.

These guns are used for many activities. In fact, the Colt AR-15 and Springfield M1A, both labeled “assault weapons,” are the rifles most often used for marksmanship competitions in the United States.

The Standard Issue M1A™ is inspired by the iconic M14 American military rifle. Available to the public since 1974, the Springfield Armory® M1A™ is a semi-automatic, civilian-legal version of this classic rifle that delivers power, value and performance.

M1A™ Standard Issue Rifles The ultimate icon. The legendary hero. Descended from the M14 rifle, the M1A™ is a civilian-legal semi-auto version of that revered U.S. Military rifle that dominates the competition fields — and the heart of America.

The M1A Scout differs from the M1A in that it has an 18″ barrel instead of the standard 22″ barrel. Can a civilian own an AR-15 rifle legally? Yes. They are a standard Title I semi-automatic firearm in the USA and legal to own in all 50 states.

"M1A" is a proprietary name for Springfield Armory's M14-pattern rifle. Early M1A rifles were built with surplus G.I. parts until Springfield Armory, Inc. began manufacturing their own.

Copies of the select-fire and semiauto versions of the M14 were also made by Norinco. These rifles were banned from U.S. importation in 1994 due to a Clinton-era prohibition on PRC-made firearms.