Assault pistol
Assault pistol is a term used to define certain types of firearms. United States firearms expert Robert E. Walker says the term is difficult to define and may be based on perceived "paramilitary or nonsporting application, appearance, or configuration."[1] A few jurisdictions have legal definitions for the term. It also appears regularly in U.S. government and news reports.
- In the U.S. state of Hawaii, an assault pistol is defined as a semi-automatic pistol that accepts a detachable magazine and two or more other characteristics such as a threaded barrel or a shroud.[2][3]
- In the U.S. state of Maryland, assault pistols are 15 named semi-automatic pistol models, such as the Heckler & Koch SP89 and the Intratec TEC-9, and copies of those models.[4][5]
- The Enfield MP-45 was a semi-automatic pistol made in 1985 only.[6]
- The KG-99 was a semi-automatic pistol discontinued in 1984.[7]
- The Spectre Assault Pistol is a semi-automatic pistol that was introduced in 1989.[7]
See also
- Assault weapon
- List of semi-automatic pistols
- Machine pistol - or automatic pistol
- Personal defense weapon
- Semi-automatic firearm
- Service pistol - issued to military personnel
References
- ↑ Walker, Robert E. (2013). Cartridges and Firearm Identification. CRC Press. p. 351. ISBN 9781466588813. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (November 2012). State Laws and Published Ordinances, Firearms, 2010-2011 (31st ed.). Government Printing Office. p. 152. ISBN 9780160915109. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Assault Weapons in Hawaii". smartgunlaws.org. Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. January 2, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- ↑ Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (November 2012). State Laws and Published Ordinances, Firearms, 2010-2011 (31st ed.). Government Printing Office. p. 218. ISBN 9780160915109. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- ↑ "Assault Weapons in Maryland". smartgunlaws.org. Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. January 2, 2012. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
- ↑ Lee, Jerry (2013). The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2013. F+W Media. p. 381. ISBN 9781440235436. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
- 1 2 Lee, Jerry (2013). The Official Gun Digest Book of Guns & Prices 2013. F+W Media. p. 396. ISBN 9781440235436. Retrieved February 27, 2015.
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