37mm Laucher Questions

[CYANIDEGENOCIDE]

My understanding is 37mm launchers are not classed under NFA regulations because they are flare launchers not grenade launchers. However as soon as someone loads anti-personnel materials into a 37mm cartridge while in possession of a 37mm launcher they have created a DD. As 37mm launchers are not regulated, can I legally construct one at home without permits, forms and paperwork the same way I can construct firearms at home for personal use? Second question: what constitutes anti-personnel materials? Could I load thermite into 37mm cartridges? or can I buy CS-gas rounds which are definitely less than lethal but more anti-personnel than the thermite?

 

[Grey Morel]

There is no 'hard and fast' definition for what the ATF considers "Anti Personnel". That is determined by constructing (what THEY feel was) your intentions for building the rounds.

Rubber bullets and beanbag rounds are USUALLY considered OK since they are not NORMALLY lethal... but they are still dangerous direct-impact weapons, so they could be considered 'Anti Personnel' based on how you use them.

I load specialty rounds for my 26mm launcher, and I have my eye on the Spikes 'stand alone' 37mm launcher... But I don't use my launcher for 'self defense'

I load specialty rounds for use in property management, animal control, and festive fun:

Even the most unruly stray dog WILL be dissuaded when several ounces of atomized cayenne pepper are forced up all of its facial orifices at high velocity. - They run away stumbling and chocking, but they recover (I don't have to KILL some lazy neighbors dog, but yet they stay off my land).

Chalk rounds are a fun way of marking trees and structures at a distance.

'Stink bomb' rounds and bird-bombs are effective deterrents for non-violent wild animals.

NON-EXPLODING colored 'star' type rounds can be made easily enough, and are a hoot at parties and on holidays.

 

[PTK]

There is no 'hard and fast' definition for what the ATF considers "Anti Personnel". That is determined by constructing (what THEY feel was) your intentions for building the rounds.

Rubber bullets and beanbag rounds are USUALLY considered OK since they are not NORMALLY lethal... but they are still dangerous direct-impact weapons, so they could be considered 'Anti Personnel' based on how you use them.

I load specialty rounds for my 26mm launcher, and I have my eye on the Spikes 'stand alone' 37mm launcher... But I don't use my launcher for 'self defense'

I load specialty rounds for use in property management, animal control, and festive fun:

Even the most unruly stray dog WILL be dissuaded when several ounces of atomized cayenne pepper are forced up all of its facial orifices at high velocity. - They run away stumbling and chocking, but they recover (I don't have to KILL some lazy neighbors dog, but yet they stay off my land).

Chalk rounds are a fun way of marking trees and structures at a distance.

'Stink bomb' rounds and bird-bombs are effective deterrents for non-violent wild animals.

What are you talking about? ANY solid projectile not specifically for signaling is considered AP by the BATFE, and will land you in serious legal trouble. It has little to do with what the BATFE feels and more to do with what the law specifies - chalk rounds mean DD, rubber/wood/polymer bullets mean DD, CN/CS/any other tear gas projectile means DD, bird bombs even mean DD. Stink bombs? No idea.