Note that the silencer definition applies only to devices for firearms, i.e. powered by an “explosive”. An air gun silencer is not covered. But if it can be used on a firearm it would be. Thus an airgun silencer permanently attached to the airgun, or too flimsy to be used on a firearm, should be exempt. If you have an interest in pursuing this line of thought submit a sample or drawings to ATF Tech. Branch. I am not aware of any airgun silencer currently made, or determined to be exempt from this definition. But clearly there is room under the definition for such a gadget. Likewise, since antique guns, as defined in the GCA are not “firearms”, a silencer for such a gun is not, or should not be, covered. Perhaps one fitted permanently to a pre-1899 gun? The mind reels.

.408 CheyTac – Trip Report, Shooters’ Observations and Test Results
Date: 4/26/2001 Re: Trip Report, Shooters Observations and Test Results / .408 CheyTaC. This report is a wrap-up of the test shoot conducted at South Creek Flats, Idaho.

Modern Firearms – Sniper Rifles – Intro
Modern sniper rifles last updated: 26 jan 2001 . The main purpose of the sniper rifle is to destroy valuable targets at extended ranges with aimed fire, and with as few ammunition …

Modern Firearms – CheyTac Long Range Rifle System – LRRS sniper …
CheyTac Long Range Rifle System – Intervention sniper rifle (USA) CheyTac Intervention .408 caliber M100 sniper rifle CheyTac LRRS, including Intervention M200 rifle with scope …

AR15/M16 SIGHTLINK – Mounting Solutions Plus
Ever have a hard time picking up your front sight in low light? The AR15/M16 series rifle has developed into an excellent system with more accessories supporting it than any …

Mil-dots and Minutes-of-angle – From a Technical Perspective
If you’ve always wondered what those little dots are for on a military rifle scope’s reticle (cross-hairs), then look no further. I hope to explain, in a clear and concise …

Modern Firearms – Kalashnikov PK / PKS / PKM / PKMS machine gun
PK / PKS: PKM / PKMS: PKMT: Caliber: 7,62×54R: Weight: 9 kg (gun) + 7,7 kg (tripod) 7,5 kg (gun) + 4,5 kg (tripod) 10,5 kg: Length: 1173 mm: 1160 mm: 1098 mm: Length of barrel

The Romanian PSL Sniper rifle – A collector’s perspective
As a shooter, retailer, collector and sometimes gun writer, I am always fascinated by historically interesting rifles. The SVD Dragunov from the former Soviet Union is one …

Remington Trigger Adjustments
In the U.S.A., we live in a litigious society, and for those of you who live in Rio Linda, that means fools will do really stupid crap, and then sue someone else, because “It’s …

Accuracy Facts – .308 Winchester versus .30-06 Springfield
Seems to me that any time there’s more metal contacting the bullet, the greater [the] chance that more variables come into play. Besides, folks who shoot highpower rifles the …

Sniper Country – Main Page
This web site and all related or referenced materials and links are solely and strictly for informational purposes.Moreover, this web site is intended solely for the dissemination …

 

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