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.