CT defines one of the defining features as a grip which results in trigger finger + any finger on trigger hand directly below any portion of the action.
I recently built a ruger PCC 9mm rifle ( 10/22 on steroids ). No functional buffer tube, no threaded barrel, etc; As there is only a bolt in the receiver that does not come back above my hand, I would like to get a read on if this is compliant with CT AW definition ;
For the sake of discussion use this model ( but ignore folding / collapse stock as that has been removed and is now pinned ) ;
The definition of an assault weapon includes any semiautomatic centerfire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine (one that can be removed without disassembling the firearm action) and has at least one of the following features:
1. a folding or telescoping stock;
2. a grip, such as a pistol grip, a thumbhole stock, or other stock, the use of which would allow an individual to grip the weapon, resulting in any finger on the trigger hand in addition to the trigger finger being directly below any portion of the action of the weapon when firing;
3. a forward pistol grip;
4. a flash suppressor; or
5. a grenade launcher or flare launcher.
I recently built a ruger PCC 9mm rifle ( 10/22 on steroids ). No functional buffer tube, no threaded barrel, etc; As there is only a bolt in the receiver that does not come back above my hand, I would like to get a read on if this is compliant with CT AW definition ;
For the sake of discussion use this model ( but ignore folding / collapse stock as that has been removed and is now pinned ) ;
The definition of an assault weapon includes any semiautomatic centerfire rifle that can accept a detachable magazine (one that can be removed without disassembling the firearm action) and has at least one of the following features:
1. a folding or telescoping stock;
2. a grip, such as a pistol grip, a thumbhole stock, or other stock, the use of which would allow an individual to grip the weapon, resulting in any finger on the trigger hand in addition to the trigger finger being directly below any portion of the action of the weapon when firing;
3. a forward pistol grip;
4. a flash suppressor; or
5. a grenade launcher or flare launcher.