Tue Jul 23, 2013 2:39 am
National Firearms Act Definitions
Destructive Device
26 U.S.C. § 5845(F)
For the purposes of the National Firearms Act, the term “Destructive Device” means:
A missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than 1/4 oz.
Any type of weapon by whatever name known which will, or which may readily be converted to expel a projectile, by the action of an explosive or other propellant, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore greater than one-half inch in diameter.
A combination of parts designed and intended for use in converting a device into a destructive device and from which a destructive device can be readily assembled.
Various destructive devices including a M79 grenade launcher, grenades, and artillery.
Exemptions:
A shotgun or shotgun shell which is determined by the Attorney General to be generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes.
a device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon,
a device which is designed or redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line-throwing, safety, or similar device,
surplus ordnance sold, loaded, or given by the Secretary of the Army pursuant to law such as antique, obsolete bronze or iron cannon,
a device which the Attorney General determines is not likely to be used as a weapon.
An antique firearm, or
a rifle which the owner intended to use solely for sporting purposes.