A firearm is a firearms, regardless of whether or not is has the magazine with it. The receiver is the part which is considered the basis of the firearm, not the magazine.
Yes, a flare pistol in not considered a firearm by the us government and therefore you need no license to own one/
Lawmakers have the unique ability to make a word mean anything they want it to mean. So, yes an air pistol could be designated as a firearm. After 9-11, a lot of things that were considered harmless have now been classified as deadly weapons.
A firearm
A shotgun is a firearm. A revolver is a firearm. A pistol is a firearm. A rifle is a firearm. If you want even more specific -- A Remington 1187 is a firearm (shotgun). A Smith and Wesson 686 is a firearm (revolver). A Sig Sauer P226 is a firearm (pistol). A Colt 6920 is a firearm (rifle).
A regular pistol is a firearm. It uses gunpowder to fire a bullet. An air pistol uses compressed air to fire a pellet with less velocity than a firearm.
A pistol is a single hand firearm with a short barrel.
Yes it is.
When someone utilizes a firearm (pistol, rifle or shotgun) to kill themselves.
The handgun was the only firearm he had with him.
Pistol magazines can typically be shipped in the mail as long as they comply with federal and state laws regarding firearm accessories. It is important to check with the carrier for specific rules and regulations before shipping.
No. "Firearm" is defined basically as a small arms weapon, as a rifle or pistol, from which a projectile is fired by gunpowder. A slingshot is a weapon, but not a firearm.