May 24, 2012, 07:48 PM | #1 |
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'Firearm' Defined
I heard an ATF Agent say that pneumatic rifles fall under the definition of Firearms under Federal Law. The gun in question is a .357 rifle. This would be new to me. Anyone have info or know where is would fall in statute?
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May 24, 2012, 09:15 PM | #3 |
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I just don't see where this applies to pneumatic rifles.
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May 24, 2012, 09:48 PM | #4 |
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ATF agents can be mistaken.
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Some states define air rifles as firearms, but Federal Code does not.
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Yep, as far as the feds are concerned, if it doesn't use fire then it's not a "firearm". If it does use fire then it MAY be a firearm.
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