ASSEMBLY OF
NON-SPORTING SHOTGUNS AND SEMIAUTOMATIC
RIFLES FROM IMPORTED PARTS
Disclaimer:
This is an attempt to interpret this law.
Information taken from this context should
not be considered permission to
manufacture semiautomatic rifles.
(a)
No person shall assemble a semiautomatic
rifle or any shotgun using more than 10 of
the imported parts listed in paragraph (c)
of this section if the assembled firearm
is prohibited from importation under
section 925(d)(3) as not being
particularly suitable for or readily
adaptable to sporting purposes.
(b) The provisions of this section shall
not apply to:
(1)
The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for
sale or distribution by a licensed
manufacturer to the United States or any
department or agency thereof or to any
State or any department, agency, or
political subdivision thereof; or
(2)
The assembly of such rifle or shotgun for
the purposes of testing or experimentation
authorized by the Director under the
provisions of Sec. 178.151; or
(3)
The repair of any rifle or shotgun which
had been imported into or assembled in the
United States prior to November 30, 1990,
or the replacement of any part of such
firearm.
(c)
For purposes of this section, the term
imported parts are:
(1)
Frames, receivers, receiver castings,
forgings or stampings
(2) Barrels
(3) Barrel extensions
(4) Mounting blocks (trunions)
(5) Muzzle attachments
(6) Bolts
(7) Bolt carriers
(8) Operating rods
(9) Gas pistons
(10) Trigger housings
(11) Triggers
(12) Hammers
(13) Sears
(14) Disconnectors
(15) Butt stocks
(16) Pistol grips
(17) Forearms, hand guards
(18) Magazine bodies
(19) Followers
(20) Floor plates
[T.D.
ATF-346, 58 FR 40589, July 29, 1993]
EFFECT
ON STATE LAW
Expiration of the Federal law will not
change any provisions of State law or
local ordinances. Questions concerning
State assault weapons restrictions should
be referred to State and local
authorities.
U.S.
Department of Justice
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives
As
mentioned above, the below chart shows
which regulated parts are contained in
each rifle.
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