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Class III Weapons On The Move
Written by Jason M. Wong Tuesday, 01 September 2009 00:00
Easy to follow step-by-step guide on how to fly, drive or ship your NFA guns safely and legally!
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Going to the range to shoot is an easy task, right? Toss the guns into cases, put the cases into the truck, and drive to the range. Not too difficult. Title 1 firearms can be freely moved within a state and between states with few legal restrictions but the transportation of National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms presents additional challenges and legal requirements.
Transporting NFA firearms can be classified into four categories: movement of NFA firearms within the state of residence or interstate on either a temporary or permanent basis. First and foremost, owners of NFA firearms should always ensure that a copy of the registration paperwork is with the firearm at all times.
The original Form 4 registration should be kept in a safe place since the form is the owner’s proof of registration. The original or copy should be made available to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) or law enforcement officers upon request. Having a copy of the form may prevent unnecessary legal expenses for defending against otherwise legal conduct while traveling away from home.
Purchasing Class III Weapons
Written by Jason M. Wong Saturday, 01 August 2009 00:00
Navigating the rules and paperwork of the National Firearms Act!
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The National Firearms Act of 1934 was one of the first federal laws legislating the possession and transfer of a broad class of firearms. In the intervening 75 years since the law’s passage, the NFA (National Firearms Act) has become one of the most cited, yet least understood laws that govern firearms. As a potential buyer of a firearm governed by the NFA, there are several aspects that potential buyers should be aware of prior to taking the leap and making a first purchase. The process of acquiring an NFA weapon can be time consuming and frustrating, but it is well worth the effort.
Title l Vs. Title ll
The process for purchasing an NFA firearm is not unlike that of purchasing a semi-automatic firearm. With several exceptions, the basic premise is the same: the buyer identifies and pays for the desired firearm, undergoes a background check, and assuming the background check is approved, picks up the firearm. The difference between purchasing a Title I (semi-automatic) firearm and a Title II (NFA firearm) lies in the process and timing. Rather than undergoing a background check through NICS (National Instant Check System) when buying a Title I firearm, buyers of NFA firearms must submit a number of official ATF forms with payment of a transfer tax as part of the buying process.
Primary Weapons Systems Diablo – a Devil in Disguise!
Written by Jason M. Wong Saturday, 04 July 2009 00:00
A small package with effective results.
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Is bigger always better? When it comes to designing a small, lightweight carbine with the ability to quickly change barrel lengths or configurations, the AR15/M16 series rifle is an ideal base platform that allows modification according to current need. Primary Weapons Systems, based in Boise, Idaho is known for manufacturing effective piston conversions, compensators, and complete AR-15/M-16 series upper receivers. Primary Weapons Systems recently released the Diablo, a seven-inch piston upper for the AR15/M16 series rifle. Without getting into the debate of direct impingement versus gas impingement systems in the AR15/M16 platform, the bottom line is that the PWS Diablo works, and it works well.
The genesis of the Diablo was the desire to make the AR15/M16 series rifle as short as possible without affecting reliability, while at the same time maximizing accuracy and effectiveness. Rather than simply taking commercially available parts, bolting together a new product, and calling it revolutionary, PWS designed a system from the ground up to work specifically with the extreme pressures of the 7-inch barrels.
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Law Enforcement Officer’s Safety Act
Written by Jason M. Wong Wednesday, 01 July 2009 00:00
Requirements and restrictions to nationwide concealed carry for active and retired LEOs!
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On July 22, 2004, President Bush signed into law the LEOSA (Law Enforcement Officers’ Safety Act of 2004). The law allows qualified active and retired LE officers to carry concealed nationwide, based solely upon their LE credentials in states that may have otherwise restricted concealed carry. Although LE officers may now carry a concealed firearm legally, there are specific requirements and limitations within the law of which officers should be aware. Disregarding the law may unnecessarily expose officers to liability that can easily be avoided by simply knowing the limitations and restrictions under the law.
To whom does the law apply? The law applies to active and retired LE officers, and defines both terms within the statute. An active LE officer is defined as: (1) An officer that is authorized by law to engage in or supervise the prevention, detection, investigation, or prosecution of, or the incarceration of any person for, any violation of law, and has statutory powers of arrest; (2) Is authorized by the agency to carry a firearm; (3) Is not the subject of any disciplinary action by the agency; (4) Meets standards, if any, established by the agency which require the employee to regularly qualify in the use of a firearm; (5) Is not under the influence of alcohol or another intoxicating or hallucinatory drug or substance; And (6) is not prohibited by State or Federal law from receiving a firearm.
History of the Heckler and Koch 40mm Grenade Launcher
Written by Jason M. Wong Saturday, 27 June 2009 00:00
Teutonic Engineering at its best!
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Until recently, the 40mm grenade launcher was almost exclusively dominated by the M203. With the recent adoption of the Heckler and Koch M320 by the U.S. Army, a look back at Heckler and Koch’s legacy 40mm systems is in order. First designed in the late 1950’s, the 40mm grenade system was a stop gap system to bridge the distance between grenades thrown by hand, and the employment of light mortars. Hand grenades are limited by the distance the infantryman can throw the grenade, typically about 25 meters. A mortar is capable of dropping rounds as close as 60 meters from the firing position, but the weight of the system and ammunition present logistical and load bearing issues for light infantry. Clearly, a smaller and lighter weapon system was needed to bridge the gap. Enter the 40mm grenade.
The HK69: the original Heckler and Koch grenade launcher
The HK69 grenade launcher is a stand alone, single-shot, shoulder-fired, breech-loaded weapon. The receiver incorporates the barrel assembly, firing system, and trigger mechanism. Configured with a rifled barrel, the barrel is hinged at the front of the receiver and rotates upward and away from the receiver, much like an over/under shotgun. Like a shotgun, the oversized latch to the rear of the receiver (and what appears to be the weapon’s hammer) is actually the barrel release mechanism. By pushing the barrel release latch to the rear, the barrel is unlocked from the receiver, and springs open under spring tension. The system lacks an ejector because one is not needed; the additional engineering and weight was deemed unnecessary for a single shot weapon. Instead, the barrel breech is cut to allow the user to pull the spent cartridge from the breech of the barrel. This design element has continued throughout the HK 40mm system design, and can still be seen within the current M320 design.
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