Hunt away? Really?!

Easy for you to say I guess. I prefer to limit my losses. Taking chances with the law is not something I entertain anymore.

I think most LEO encounter brand name equipment in the field. This piece is home made. If it even looks marginal he won't test it, he'll charge the guy with something and make him prove it's legal.

I think it's careless to offer flip advice to someone who seems new to the sport. If you want to take chances, you go right ahead. It's your a$$, not mine, nor the OP.

But hey, I always say it: YMMV.