Reading this thread got me thinking (which is always dangerous). The current AWB on pistols is:
a semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of—
If any of the first two features were not present, the rest would not apply correct? For example, a non-semiautomatic pistol could have line 1 & 2.
What if a pistol was semiautomatic but no longer could accept a detachable magazine? Is it exempt?
a semiautomatic pistol that has an ability to accept a detachable magazine and has at least 2 of—
- an ammunition magazine that attaches to the pistol outside of the pistol grip;
- a threaded barrel capable of accepting a barrel extender, flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer;
- a shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel and that permits the shooter to hold the firearm with the nontrigger hand without being burned;
- a manufactured weight of 50 ounces or more when the pistol is unloaded; and
- a semiautomatic version of an automatic firearm
If any of the first two features were not present, the rest would not apply correct? For example, a non-semiautomatic pistol could have line 1 & 2.
What if a pistol was semiautomatic but no longer could accept a detachable magazine? Is it exempt?