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Any weapon that discharges a projectile by means of igniting an explosive charge to drive it out of a barrel.
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Is a slingshot a firearm?
No. "Firearm" is defined basically as a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder. A slingshot is a weapon, but not a firearm.
What is the charge for illegal possession of a firearm?
Depends on how oppressive your government is. Where I live, there is no such charge; the common people run the government, are presumed to be responsible, and and the citizenry is encouraged to posses firearms.
What type of weapon was the term dragoon derived from?
A wheel lock firearm called dragon, a weapon carried by dragoons of the French army. The muzzle was decorated with a dragons head.
What is the difference between a weapon and a firearm?
A firearm is basically a gun; a device designed to fire a bullet. A weapon can be anything. If I use a pencil to poke you in the eye, the pencil becomes a weapon.
What is the antonym for the word firearm?
Cold Weapon
Is a slingshot a firearm or a toy?
its a weapon so yeah fire arm. "Weapon" and "firearm" are not interchangeable terms. The definition of "firearm" is basically as follows: a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder. So, a slingshot does not meet that definition, but it is also not a toy.
Is a black power handgun consider a weapon in state of tenn?
Weapon, yes. Firearm, no.
Does purchasing a firearm at a dealer auomatically register the weapon to you?
No
Can a person with class C felony carry a muzzle loader?
It is a federal offense for a convicted felon to own or possess a firearm of any type, anywhere in the U.S.. "FIREARM - 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; the frame or receiver of any such weapon; any firearm muffler or firearm silencer; or any destructive device. 18 U.S.C."* *LectricLaw.com/lexicion
What is armed robbery with a firearm?
That is a vague question. In general, armed robbery is the taking of another person's property by force using of a weapon of some kind. Armed robbery with a firearm is when that weapon is a gun.
What is the first step in cleaning a firearms?
Step 1- ALWAYS- Determine that the weapon is unloaded. HOW this is done varies with the type of firearm, but it should ALWAYS be the first step.
When should the safety of your firearm not be taken off?
When you do not intend to fire the weapon.
