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  • bigmanindc

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    Nov 3, 2018
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    In laymen terms can someone describe what an Assault weapon is according to DC law?
     

    joppaj

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    By DC Code standard it's pretty straightforward:

    https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/7-2501.01.html

    (3A)(A) “Assault weapon” means:

    (i) The following semiautomatic firearms:

    (I) All of the following specified rifles:

    (aa) All AK series including, but not limited to, the models identified as follows:

    (1) Made in China AK, AKM, AKS, AK47, AK47S, 56, 56S, 84S, and 86S;

    (2) Norinco (all models);

    (3) Poly Technologies (all models);

    (4) MAADI AK47 and ARM; and

    (5) Mitchell (all models).

    (bb) UZI and Galil;

    (cc) Beretta AR-70;

    (dd) CETME Sporter;

    (ee) Colt AR-15 series;

    (ff) Daewoo K-1, K-2, Max 1, Max 2, AR 100, and AR110 C;

    (gg) Fabrique Nationale FAL, LAR, FNC, 308 Match, and Sporter;

    (hh) MAS 223.

    (ii) HK-91, HK-93, HK-94, and HK-PSG-1;

    (jj) The following MAC types:

    (1) RPB Industries Inc. sM10 and sM11; and

    (2) SWD Incorporated M11;

    (kk) SKS with detachable magazine;

    (ll) SIG AMT, PE-57, SG 550, and SG 551;

    (mm) Springfield Armory BM59 and SAR-48;

    (nn) Sterling MK-6;

    (oo) Steyer AUG, Steyr AUG;

    (pp) Valmet M62S, M71S, and M78S;

    (qq) Armalite AR-180;

    (rr) Bushmaster Assault Rifle;

    (ss) Calico —900;

    (tt) J&R ENG —68; and

    (uu) Weaver Arms Nighthawk.

    (II) All of the following specified pistols:

    (aa) UZI;

    (bb) Encom MP-9 and MP-45;

    (cc) The following MAC types:

    (1) RPB Industries Inc. sM10 and sM11;

    (2) SWD Incorporated -11;

    (3) Advance Armament Inc. —11; and

    (4) Military Armament Corp. Ingram M-11;

    (dd) Intratec TEC-9 and TEC-DC9;

    (ee) Sites Spectre;

    (ff) Sterling MK-7;

    (gg) Calico M-950; and

    (hh) Bushmaster Pistol.

    (III) All of the following specified shotguns:

    (aa) Franchi SPAS 12 and LAW 12; and

    (bb) Striker 12. The Streetsweeper type S/S Inc. SS/12;

    (IV) A semiautomatic, rifle that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:

    (aa) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

    (bb) A thumbhole stock;

    (cc) A folding or telescoping stock;

    (dd) A grenade launcher or flare launcher;

    (ee) A flash suppressor; or

    (ff) A forward pistol grip;

    (V) A semiautomatic pistol that has the capacity to accept a detachable magazine and any one of the following:

    (aa) A threaded barrel, capable of accepting a flash suppressor, forward handgrip, or silencer;

    (bb) A second handgrip;

    (cc) A shroud that is attached to, or partially or completely encircles, the barrel that allows the bearer to fire the weapon without burning his or her hand, except a slide that encloses the barrel; or

    (dd) The capacity to accept a detachable magazine at some location outside of the pistol grip;

    (VI) A semiautomatic shotgun that has one or more of the following:

    (aa) A folding or telescoping stock;

    (bb) A pistol grip that protrudes conspicuously beneath the action of the weapon;

    (cc) A thumbhole stock; or

    (dd) A vertical handgrip; and

    (VII) A semiautomatic shotgun that has the ability to accept a detachable magazine; and

    (VIII) All other models within a series that are variations, with minor differences, of those models listed in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph, regardless of the manufacturer;

    (ii) Any shotgun with a revolving cylinder; provided, that this sub-subparagraph shall not apply to a weapon with an attached tubular device designed to accept, and capable of operating only with, .22 caliber rimfire ammunition; and

    (iii) Any firearm that the Chief may designate as an assault weapon by rule, based on a determination that the firearm would reasonably pose the same or similar danger to the health, safety, and security of the residents of the District as those weapons enumerated in this paragraph.

    (B) The term “assault weapon” shall not include:

    (i) Any antique firearm; or

    (ii) Any of the following pistols, which are designed expressly for use in Olympic target shooting events, sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee and by USA Shooting, the national governing body for international shooting competition in the United States, and used for Olympic target shooting purposes:

    MANUFACTURER MODEL CALIBER
    BENELLI MP90 .22LR
    BENELLI MP90 .32 S&W LONG
    BENELLI MP95 .22LR
    BENELLI MP95 .32 S&W LONG
    HAMMERLI 280 .22LR
    HAMMERLI 280 .32 S&W LONG
    HAMMERLI SP20 .22LR
    HAMMERLI SP20 .32 S&W LONG
    PARDINI GPO .22 SHORT
    PARDINI GP-SCHUMANN .22 SHORT
    PARDINI HP .32 S&W LONG
    PARDINI MP .32 S&W LONG
    PARDINI SP .22LR
    PARDINI SPE .22LR
    WALTHER GSP .22LR
    WALTHER GSP .32 S&W LONG
    WALTHER OSP .22 SHORT
    WALTHER OSP-2000 .22 SHORT
    (C) The Chief may exempt, by rule, new models of competitive pistols that would otherwise fall within the definition of “assault weapon” pursuant to this section from being classified as an assault weapon. The exemption of competitive pistols shall be based either on recommendations by USA Shooting consistent with the regulations contained in the USA Shooting Official Rules or on the recommendation or rules of any other organization that the Chief considers relevant.
     

    Racer Doug14

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    Well, an "assault weapon" is a rifle capable of full automatic fire. Now, DCs definition probably refers to scary features. I'll defer.
     

    swamplynx

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    Jul 28, 2014
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    Well, an "assault weapon" is a rifle capable of full automatic fire. Now, DCs definition probably refers to scary features. I'll defer.

    Right. Practically speaking don’t plan on any semi-auto long gun with a pistol grip. An M1A or Ares SCR (no pistol grip) or a Mossberg MVP (bolt action) are still good to go for example.
     

    bigmanindc

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    Well, an "assault weapon" is a rifle capable of full automatic fire. Now, DCs definition probably refers to scary features. I'll defer.

    Yea thats what I was thinking but I said to myself that cant be true

    Right. Practically speaking don’t plan on any semi-auto long gun with a pistol grip. An M1A or Ares SCR (no pistol grip) or a Mossberg MVP (bolt action) are still good to go for example.

    Thanks
     

    Innevets

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    Dec 27, 2018
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    Hopefully these photos won't get downsized too much, but was in MPD's FRS office yesterday and took photos of what they deemed to be eligible for registration.

    Keltec RDB-C is curiously marked as an assault rifle despite not having a pistol grip.

    But AR platform rifles with Thorsden Customs stocks are deemed as acceptable.

    Previously when I spoke to LT Hall, he said that Monsterman grips for ARs were allowed but recently changed his mind and deemed all Ruger AR556s to be assault rifles even if they came with an MM grip.

    EDIT: I don't understand how they can misspell rifle so many times.
     

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    hogarth

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    To me, that's the biggest advantage of the Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30; a semi-auto legal in a place where many others are not. I think Bill Ruger was very crafty they way he marketed the Min-14 with the 5 round mags which (IMHO) kept them off the radar.

    Have to have it without a flash under, though.
     

    bigmanindc

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    Hopefully these photos won't get downsized too much, but was in MPD's FRS office yesterday and took photos of what they deemed to be eligible for registration.

    Keltec RDB-C is curiously marked as an assault rifle despite not having a pistol grip.

    But AR platform rifles with Thorsden Customs stocks are deemed as acceptable.

    Previously when I spoke to LT Hall, he said that Monsterman grips for ARs were allowed but recently changed his mind and deemed all Ruger AR556s to be assault rifles even if they came with an MM grip.

    EDIT: I don't understand how they can misspell rifle so many times.

    So the Shockwave is a yea?
     

    Innevets

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    Dec 27, 2018
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    So the Shockwave is a yea?

    Shockwave is inelligible. Maybe because of OAL or non-shotgun status since it's not designed to be fired from the shoulder. Or because the chief felt like it.
     

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    swinokur

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    DC pamphlets.
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    swamplynx

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    Hopefully these photos won't get downsized too much, but was in MPD's FRS office yesterday and took photos of what they deemed to be eligible for registration.

    Keltec RDB-C is curiously marked as an assault rifle despite not having a pistol grip.

    But AR platform rifles with Thorsden Customs stocks are deemed as acceptable.

    Previously when I spoke to LT Hall, he said that Monsterman grips for ARs were allowed but recently changed his mind and deemed all Ruger AR556s to be assault rifles even if they came with an MM grip.

    EDIT: I don't understand how they can misspell rifle so many times.

    Great pics. Thanks. Reminds me of how many cool guns out there we can’t own thanks to our commie overlords.

    I can’t figure out what infringes on the statute with the Keltec RDB-C either. Probably just didn’t like the look of it. Side note that DS-15 his piqued my interest and may find itself resting next to my Ares SCR soon.
     

    Innevets

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    Dec 27, 2018
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    Great pics. Thanks. Reminds me of how many cool guns out there we can’t own thanks to our commie overlords.

    I can’t figure out what infringes on the statute with the Keltec RDB-C either. Probably just didn’t like the look of it. Side note that DS-15 his piqued my interest and may find itself resting next to my Ares SCR soon.

    Windham has one that comes with a Thordsen Customs stock, and available at United: http://store.unitedgunshop.com/rifles/semi-automatic-rifles/windham-weaponry-src-thd-223-remington556-nato-16-barrel-10-round-thordsen-black-ny-legal-semi-automatic-rifle

    Been debating between this, the ARES/Fightlite SCR, or a Ruger PC Carbine.

    I'll bug LT Hall again and see if these CA compliant AR556s are DC legal.
    http://store.unitedgunshop.com/rifles/semi-automatic-rifles/ruger-ar-556-semi-automatic-223-rem556nato-161-threaded-barrel-with-thread-protector-anodized-finish-monsterman-grip-1-10rd-magazine-adjustable-rear-sight-27
    http://store.unitedgunshop.com/rifles/semi-automatic-rifles/ruger-8510-ar556-autoloading-ca-compliant-semi-automatic-223-remington556-nato-161-101-hera-cqr-featureless-black-stk-black-hard-coat-anodized
     

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