This rule is intended to clarify that the statutory definition of machinegun includes certain devices (i.e., bump-stock-type devices) that, when affixed to a firearm, allow that firearm to fire automatically with a single function of the trigger, such that they are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the Gun Control Act (GCA). The rule will amend 27 CFR 447.11, 478.11, and 479.11 to clarify that bump-stock-type devices are machineguns as defined by the NFA and GCA because such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger. Specifically, these devices convert an otherwise semiautomatic firearm into a machinegun by functioning as a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism that harnesses the recoil energy of the semiautomatic firearm in a manner that allows the trigger to reset and continue firing without additional physical manipulation of the trigger by the shooter.

“The Department of Justice is issuing a rulemaking that would interpret the statutory definition of machine gun in the National Firearms Act of 1934 and Gun Control Act of 1968 to clarify whether certain devices, commonly known as bump-fire stocks, fall within that definition.”

This rule is intended to clarify that the statutory definition of machinegun includes certain devices (i.e., bump-stock-type devices) that, when affixed to a firearm, allow that firearm to fire automatically with a single function of the trigger, such that they are subject to regulation under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the Gun Control Act (GCA). The rule will amend 27 CFR 447.11, 478.11, and 479.11 to clarify that bump-stock-type devices are machineguns as defined by the NFA and GCA because such devices allow a shooter of a semiautomatic firearm to initiate a continuous firing cycle with a single pull of the trigger. Specifically, these devices convert an otherwise semiautomatic firearm into a machinegun by functioning as a self-acting or self-regulating mechanism that harnesses the recoil energy of the semiautomatic firearm in a manner that allows the trigger to reset and continue firing without additional physical manipulation of the trigger by the shooter.

we've seen this coming for quite some time now. Bumpstocks being illegal really doesn't bother me as you don't need a bump stock to bump fire a rifle. The one that gets me is the crank handle. I was hoping to build a 1919 some day and put a crank handle on it...

Except we all realize the obvious flaw in their logic, right?



So, it's a single pull, but the trigger is reset? It can't be both, so which is it?

This shit will not hold up in a court of law.

So, turn in for destruction or allow for registration and amnesty? Put it on your AR, pay your tax stamp as a machine gun, put in FA fcg as it's already a MG.

I still have a curved finger and a belt loop....

Yup, if Clinton was in office these would still be legal. Its all Trumps fault lol

I am angry these were banned, and there's a lot to be angry about these days regarding gun laws.
I never had one but I still support the rights to have them.

But I place blame on
* The numbskull murderer who used them in Vegas mass murder
* Numbskull voters too lazy and stupid to vote
* Liberals and antigunners who push bans

Are you politically active and do you vote against liberals and gun control?

In WA they are about 1-3 election cycles away from banning "assault weapons" and components. So your ownership will be heavily restricted or even illegal here.

If liberals get power in Washington, you can bet they will push a nationwide AWB.

...
You realize that most of our strongest progun political critters in WA are not Republicans, right? Voting a party line is dumb.

Interesting. Who do you think are the "strongest pro-gun political critters" in this state?

"pro gun Democrats" still caucus with Frank Chopp, Jamie Pedersen and Laurie Jenkins.

How useful will they be when they get outvoted on gun bills by larger Dem floor majorities?