ccsniper
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Would making a pneumatic cane gun be NFA? I ask cause I saw something on history channel where they used to make air gun canes that were made for self defense. I would figure that it would be at least AOW?
If it's an air gun it's not a firearm and not covered by the NFA
Why would an air gun be different? Remember, even airgun silencers are still NFA.
Remember, even airgun silencers are still NFA.
Wonder if it will make me grin as much as I suspect
Man, I tried. So far as I know, it would be an illegal gadget gun. The ONLY way to know for sure is to write them a letter.
If the Airgun silencer is permanatly attached to the air gun it isn't NFA. Look up the Gamo Whisper.
Q: Does the ATF regulate the sale and possession of air guns? Is an air gun classified as a “firearm” under Federal law?
The term “firearm” is defined in the Gun Control Act of 1968, 18 U.S.C. Section 921(a)(3), to include "(A) any weapon (including a starter gun), which will, or is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive; (B) the frame or receiver of any such weapon…." Based on Section 921(a)(3), air guns, because they use compressed air and not an explosive to expel a projectile, do not constitute firearms under Federal law — unless they are manufactured with the frames or receivers of an actual firearm. Accordingly, the domestic sale and possession of air guns is normally unregulated under the Federal firearms laws enforced by ATF.
We caution that ATF is not charged with enforcement or oversight of the firearms laws of States or localities. To determine possible restrictions on air guns where you reside, we recommend that you contact the office of your state Attorney General, the State Police, or other State/local law enforcement authorities for further guidance.
well looks like I missed this on their website. Looks to be perfectly legal as long as it does not used an explosive to launch the projectile.