Firearms Guide - Identification of Firearms - Section 6

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22cal., Crude Manufacture

Image of a 22cal Crude Manufacture

Classification

Weapon Made from Rifle

Distinctive Characteristics

Barrel less than 16 inches and/or overall length less than 26 inches, stock altered, barrel cut down. In this instance, overall length is the determining factor. Also, firearm was not originally designed or manufactured in its present condition. However, should the overall length be more than 26 inches but the barrel less than 16 inches, it would still be classified as a firearm under the NFA.

Rate of Transfer Tax

$200.00

Various Silencers

Image of a Silencer - open on the side to showing internal components

Classification

Silencer

Distinctive Characteristics

A Silencer is any device for silencing, muffling or diminishing the report of a portable firearm

Rate of Transfer Tax

$200.00

Image of a cylindrical object silencer Image of an aerosol can silencer

Flare Launchers

Image of two flare launchers

Classification

Not a Firearm

Distinctive Characteristics

Generally plastic

Special Note

AOW when possessed with ammunition inserts.

Rate of Transfer Tax

None

Last Reviewed October 4, 2016