The 1994 "Crime Bill"

Bans Guns, Magazines & Ammo,

Imposes New Restrictions and Other Regulations

 

Gun Ban

 

The "Crime Bill" makes it a federal crime to possess or

transfer (sell, trade, give, inherit) an "assault weapon"

manufactured after Sept. 13, 1994. It does not affect the

possession or transfer of "assault weapons" lawfully possessed on

or before that date. Manufacturers, dealers and individuals may

transfer or possess pre-ban "assault weapons" in the same manner as

before.

 

To distinguish between "assault weapons" manufactured before

the law takes effect, and those manufactured thereafter, the crime

bill requires that the date of manufacture be stamped on all

"assault weapons" manufactured after the law takes effect.

 

The crime bill labels firearms as "assault weapons" by two

methods: name and description.

 

All told, the ban affects more than 175 semi-automatic rifles,

pistols and shotguns and revolving cylinder shotguns -- a cross-

section of firearms of various sizes, shapes, and calibers/gauges.

 

Guns Banned By Name

 

- Colt AR-15

- Beretta AR-70 (SC70)

- Steyr AUG

- Action Arms I.M.I. Uzi and Galil

- Fabrique Nationale FN-FAL/LAR, FNC

- Intratec TEC-9, -DC9, -22

- SWD M-10, -11, -11/9, -12

- Norinco, Mitchell, Poly Technologies Avtomat

Kalashnikov ("AK"- type)

- Revolving cylinder shotguns, such as (or similar to) the

Street Sweeper and Striker 12

- "Copies or duplicates" of the above-named firearms, in any

caliber (It is unclear how narrowly or broadly BATF or the

courts might interpret "copies or duplicates.")

 

Guns Banned By Description

 

ANY semi-automatic rifle with a detachable magazine and two or more

of the following:

- Folding or telescoping stock

- Flash suppressor

- Threaded muzzle

- Bayonet mount

- Pistol grip that "protrudes conspicuously" beneath the

rifle's action

- "Grenade launcher"

 

ANY semi-automatic handgun with a detachable magazine and two or

more of the following:

- Barrel shroud

- Threaded muzzle

- Magazine that attaches outside the grip

- Manufactured weight of 50 ozs. or more when the pistol is

unloaded

- Is a semi-auto version of a fully-automatic firearm

 

ANY semi-automatic shotgun with two or more of the following:

- The ability to use a detachable magazine

- Folding or telescoping stock

- Fixed magazine over 5 rounds capacity

- Pistol grip that "protrudes conspicuously" beneath the

shotgun's action

 

"Large Capacity Ammunition Feeding Devices"

 

The "Crime Bill" makes it a Federal crime to possess or

transfer a "large capacity ammunition feeding device" manufactured

after Sept. 13, 1994. It does not affect such "devices" lawfully

possessed previously. Manufacturers, dealers and individuals may

possess and transfer pre-ban "devices" the same as before.

"Devices" manufactured after the law takes effect must be stamped

with the date of manufacture. The law places the "burden of proof"

upon the government, not the individual, in the event of a criminal

charge relating to private possession of such a "device."

 

Such "devices" are defined as magazines, belts, drums, feed

strips or similar devices over 10 rounds capacity, and those that

can be readily restored or converted to hold over 10 rounds, except

for attached tubular .22 rimfire magazines. (A provision which

would have also banned "any combination of parts" from which a

"device" over 10 rounds capacity could be made was removed from the

bill.)

 

"Armor-Piercing Ammunition"

 

The "Crime Bill" prohibits as "armor-piercing ammunition" any

projectile larger than .22 cal. that is "designed and intended for

use in a handgun" and the jacket of which has a weight of more than

25% of the projectile's total weight. The "armor piercing

ammunition" ban still applies to "a projectile or projectile core

which may be used in a handgun" and which is made entirely of hard

metals or alloys.

 

Regulations and Requirements on Federal Firearm Licensees

 

The "Crime Bill" requires an FFL applicant to submit

fingerprints and photographs to BATF with his application, and send

a federal form to his chief local law enforcement officer notifying

him of the FFL application. An applicant must certify that "the

business to be conducted under the license is not prohibited by

State or local law," that no business will be conducted until in

compliance with State and local laws, and that such laws will be

complied with within 30 days after approval of the FFL.

 

A licensee is required to report to both BATF and local law

enforcement the theft or loss of any firearm within 48 hours of

discovery, and respond within 24 hours to any BATF request for

information concerning the disposition of firearms related to a

criminal investigation.

 

BATF is required to notify state and local law enforcement of

the names and addresses of persons to whom an FFL is issued, and is

authorized to inspect licensees' records "at any time" during a

criminal investigation. The law extends to 60 days the period

during which BATF must act on FFL applications.

 

Restrictions Concerning "Juveniles" Under 18 Years Of Age

 

The "Crime Bill" prohibits the transfer to, or possession by,

a juvenile, of a handgun or handgun ammunition, with certain

exceptions. Included are exemptions relating to employment, target

practice, hunting, instruction in the safe and lawful handgun use;

service with the Armed Forces or National Guard, in defense of self

or others against an intruder into the residence of the juvenile or

a residence in which the juvenile is an invited guest (though there

is no stated exception for other self-defense uses), and under

other circumstances with prior written consent of the juvenile's

parent or guardian.

 

 

A Partial List Of The Semi-Automatic Firearms

Banned Under The Crime Bill

 

1. AO-9 Assault Pistol

2. AA Arms AR9 Rifle

3. American Arms AKY39 Rifle

4. American Arms AKF39 Rifle

5. American 180

6. AMT Lightning 25 Rifle

7. Anschutz Deluxe Model 520/61

8. AR-10 Semi-Auto Rifle

9. Armalite AR-180 Sporter Carbine

10. Armscor Model 1600

11. Armscor AK-22

12. Armscorp M-l4 Semi-Auto Rifle

13. Australian Automatic Arms SAR

14. Australian Automatic Arms SAC

15. Australian Automatic Arms SAP

16. Australian Automatic Arms SP

Hunting Rifle

17. Australian Automatic Arms SP20

Hunting Rifle

18. Australian LlA1 FAL

19. Auto-Ordnance Mod 1927A-3

20. Auto-Ordnance 1927-A5 Pistol

21. Barrett Light-Fifty

22. Benelli M1 Super 90 Defense Shotgun

23. Benelli M3 Super 90 Shotgun

24. Beretta AR-70 Sporter

25. Beretta SC-70 Carbine

26. Bushmaster Auto Rifle

27. Bushmaster Rifle

28. Bushmaster Auto Pistol

29. Bushmaster XM-15*

30. Calico Model 100 Carbine

31. Calico Model 110 Pistol

32. Calico Model 900 Carbine

33. Calico Model 950 Pistol

34. Calico Model 951 Tactical Carbine

35. CETME Rifle

36. Clayco AKS Rifle

37. Claridge Hi-Tec pistol

38. Cobray M-11

39. Cobray M-11/9

40. Cobray 9mm Carbine

41. Cobray M-12

42. Colt AR-15*

43. Colt AR-15A2 Carbine*

44. Colt AR-15A2 HBAR*

45. Colt AR-15 A2 Delta HBAR*

46. Colt Match Delta HBAR*

47. Colt Sporter Lightweight*

48. Colt Sporter Target*

49. Daewoo AR110C

50. Daewoo AR100

51. Demro TAC-1 Carbine

52. Demro XF-7 Carbine

53. D-Max Auto Pistol

54. Eagle Arms EA-15 Action Master*

55. Eagle Arms EA-15 Auto Rifle*

56. Eagle Arms EA-15 E1 Carbine*

57. Eagle Arms EA-15 E2 Carbine*

58. Eagle Arms EA-15 E2 HBAR*

59. Eagle Arms EA-15 Golden Eagle*

60. Essential Arms J-15*

61. XM Z31S Semi-Auto Pistol

62. Egyptian Maadi AKM63. Egyptian Maadi Thumbhole AKM

64. EMF AP-74

65. Encom Mk IV

66. FAMAS Semi-Auto Rifle

67. Feather AT-9 Carbine

68. Feather AT-22

69. Feather Mini-AT

70. Feather SAR-180 Carbine

71. Federal Model XC-220

72. Federal XC900 Pistol

73. Federal SC450 Plstol

74. Federal Ord M-14 Rifle

75. Fabrique Nationale Model FNC

76. Fabrique Nationale "G" Series LAR

Competition

77. Fabrique Nationale LAR Match

78. Fabrique Nationale LAR Model 50-64

79. Fabrique Nationale LAR Model 50-63

80. Franchi LAW 12 Shotgun

81. Franchi SPAS 12 Shotgun

82. Galil AR

83. Galil ARM

84. Galil Sniper Rifle

85. Galil Sporter

86. Goncz High-Tech Carbine

87. Goncz High-Tech Long Pistol

88. Grendel P-31 Auto Carbine

89. Heckler & Koch PSG-1 Marksman

90. Heckler & Koch 91

91. Heckler & Koch 93

92. Heckler & Koch 94

93. Heckler & Koch SP89

94. Holmes MP-22

95. Holmes MP-38

96. Holmes MP-83

97. Intratec Scorpion

98. Intratec TEC 9

99. Intratec TEC DC9

100. Intratec TEC 22

101. Israeli FALs

102. Iver Johnson Enforcer Model 3000

103. Iver Johnson PM30HB Carbine

104. Kassnar SA 85M AKM

105. Kassnar SA 85M Thumbhole AKM

106. MAC-10 Semi-Auto

107. MAC-11 Semi-Auto

108. Mitchell AKM

109. Mitchell AK-22

110. Mitchell Galil/22

111. Mitchell Heavy Barrel AKM

112. Mitchell MAS-22

113. Mitchell M-1622

114. Mitchell M-76 Counter Sniper Rifle

115. M1 Carbine with folding stock

116. Norinco MAK 90 Rifle

117. Norinco MAK 91 Legend Rifle

118. Norinco Officer's Nine Carbine

119. Norinco RPK Rifle

120. Norinco Type 81S Rifle

121. Norinco Type 81 MGS Rifle

122. Norinco Type 84S AK

123. Norinco Type 86S Bullpup

124. Norinco Type 86S-7 Rifle

125. Norinco Type 88SB Rifle126. Olympic Arms CAR 9*

127. Olympic Arms CAR-15*

128. Olympic Arms CAR-40*

129. Olympic Arms CAR-45*

130. Olymplc Arms CAR-310*

131. Olympic Arms K4 AR-15 Rifle*

132. PAC West AR-15 type*

133. Partisan Avenger

134. Poly Technologies AK-47/S

135. Poly Technologies AKS-762

136. Poly Tech' AKS-76S Down Folder

137. Poly Tech' AKS-76S Side Folder

138. Poly Technologies M-14/S

139. Poly Technologies RPKS-74

140. Ruger Mini-14 with folding stock

141. Scarab Skorpion Pistol

142. Sendra AR-15 type*

143. SIG AMT

144. SIG PE-57

145. SIG SG 5552 SP Rifle

146. SIG SG 550-2 SP Carbine

147. Smith Enterprises M-14 Semi-Auto

148. Spectre Carbine

149. Spectre DA Pistol

150. Springfield Armory SAR-3

151. Springfield Armory SAR 48 Standard

152. Springfield Arm. SAR 48 Bush Rifle

153. Springfield Armory SAR 8 H-Bbl.

154. Springfield Armory SAR 8 Para

155. Springfield Armory SAR 4800

156. Springfield Arm. M1A Basic Model

157. Springfield Arm. M1A Standard Rifle

158. Springfield Arm. M1A Nat'l Match

159. Springfield Arm. MlA Super Match

160. Springfield Arm. M1A-A1 Bush Rifle

161. Springfield Armory BM-59 Italian

162. Springfield Armory BM-59 Alpine

163. Springfield Arm. BM-59 Alpine Para

164. Springfield Armory BM-59 Nigerian

165. Springfield Armory M-21

166. Sterling Carbine

167. Steyr AUG SA

168. Street Sweeper Shotgun**

169. Striker 12 SE-12 Shotgun**

170. SVD Tiger Rifle

171. Universal 100 Carbine

172. USAS-12 Auto

173. Uzi Carbine

174. Uzi Pistol

175. Mini Uzi

176. Valmet M-62/S Rifle

177. Valmet M-71/S Rifle

178. Valmet M-76 Standard Rifle

179. Valmet M-76 Rifle

180. Valmet M-82 Bullpup Rifle

181. Weaver Arms Nighthawk

182. Wilkinson Terry Carbine

* It is unclear how these will be affected

** Revolving cylinder, not semi-auto

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