Weapons Regulation 2016
sec.27How to establish barrel length of category H weapon
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sec.27 How to establish barrel length of category H weapon
The barrel length of a category H weapon is established by measuring the distance from the muzzle to— for a revolver—the breech end immediately in front of the cylinder; or for any other category H weapon— if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or if the weapon has a top slide—the breech face, with the top slide forward; or if the weapon does not have a breech bolt or top slide—the breech face, with the break action closed. However, if a device is attached to the barrel of the weapon and the device is not readily detachable, the barrel length of the weapon includes the length the device adds to the barrel. a device that can not be detached by removing a screw or by unscrewing the device by hand In establishing the barrel length of the weapon, any manufacturer’s specification for the weapon stated on the barrel may be considered. In this section— breech face of a category H weapon includes the weapon’s chamber. (sec.27-ssec.1) The barrel length of a category H weapon is established by measuring the distance from the muzzle to— for a revolver—the breech end immediately in front of the cylinder; or for any other category H weapon— if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or if the weapon has a top slide—the breech face, with the top slide forward; or if the weapon does not have a breech bolt or top slide—the breech face, with the break action closed. (sec.27-ssec.2) However, if a device is attached to the barrel of the weapon and the device is not readily detachable, the barrel length of the weapon includes the length the device adds to the barrel. a device that can not be detached by removing a screw or by unscrewing the device by hand (sec.27-ssec.3) In establishing the barrel length of the weapon, any manufacturer’s specification for the weapon stated on the barrel may be considered. (sec.27-ssec.4) In this section— breech face of a category H weapon includes the weapon’s chamber.
- (a) for a revolver—the breech end immediately in front of the cylinder; or
- (b) for any other category H weapon— (i) if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or (ii) if the weapon has a top slide—the breech face, with the top slide forward; or (iii) if the weapon does not have a breech bolt or top slide—the breech face, with the break action closed.
- (i) if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or
- (ii) if the weapon has a top slide—the breech face, with the top slide forward; or
- (iii) if the weapon does not have a breech bolt or top slide—the breech face, with the break action closed.
- (i) if the weapon has a breech bolt—the breech face, with the breech bolt in the closed position; or