Federal Firearms Violations

Question 1

What is a Firearm?

Answer 1

Any weapon that expels a projectile by explosive
Includes Silencer & bombs
Does not include antique firearms (Pre 1899) or BB/Pellet gun

Question 2

What is possession?

Answer 2

Actual (on person)

Constructive (in auto or home)

Question 3

Who are prohibited persons?

Answer 3

Convicted Felons
Fugitive from Justice
Drug Users & Addicts
Mentally Defective
Illegal Aliens
Dishonorably Discharged
Renounced Citizenship
Domestic relations restraining order
Domestic violence misdemeanor

Question 4

What information is required to trace a firearm?

Answer 4

Make (manufacturer): Example, Colt
Model:
Serial Number:
Caliber/Gauge

Question 5

What information is gained from trace?

Answer 5

The manufacturer
The exporter/importer if the weapon is foreign-made
The wholesale distributor
The retail gun dealer
The first lawful retail purchaser from dealer

Question 6

What is the required overall length and barrel length for a shotgun?

Answer 6

Barrel needs to be 18 inch or more

Overall length needs to be 26 inch or more

Question 7

What is the required overall length and barrel length for a Rifle?

Answer 7

Barrel needs to be 16 inch or more

Overall length needs to be 26 inch or more

Question 8

What Destructive Device must be registered?

Answer 8

Destructive devices must be registered firearm with a barrel or barrels more than ½ inch in diameter (except conventional shotguns)
Explosives, incendiary, or poison gas, bomb, grenade, rocket more then 4 oz, missile more then .25, mine or similar device.

Question 9

Who can carry a firearm in a Federal Facility?

Answer 9

Prohibited for any person to possess a firearm/dangerous weapon, unless a Sworn LEO/Member of the armed forces in performance of duty