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Donkeypuncher · 07-18-2003, 03:11 PM

I know this doesn't apply to our friend with the flapping head and beady eyes, but to anyone eyeing the kick-ass PACs...

DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Washington, DC 20226
Sep 12 1995 3311.4

Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXX

This refers to your letter of August 18, 1995, in which you ask about the legality of a device known as the "Spud Gun." These subject devices are generally constructed from PVC tubing and fittings and are designed to launch a muzzle loaded potato using aerosol hair spray or other type of propellant.

Ignition is by means of some type of "spark" igniter.

The Bureau has previously examined devices known as "Spud Guns, Potato Guns, or Spudzookas" and have determined that such devices, in and of themselves, are not firearms as defined in Title 18 United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 44, S 921(a)(3) or 26 U.S.C., Chapter 53, S 5845.

However, any similar devices which can be determined to be weapons by reason of their design construction, intended use, actual use, ammunition or other factors may meet the definition of a firearm under Title 18 or 26 U.S.C.

We suggest that you contact your State and local law enforcement authorities concerning possession of such devices.

We trust that the foregoing has been responsive to your inquiry. If we may be of further assistance please contact us.

Sincerely yours,
Edward M. Owen, Jr.
Chief, Firearms Technology Branch

07-18-2003, 03:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Donkeypuncher Psycho Location: Pasadena, CA	I know this doesn't apply to our friend with the flapping head and beady eyes, but to anyone eyeing the kick-ass PACs... DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms Washington, DC 20226 Sep 12 1995 3311.4 Dear Mr. XXXXXXXXX This refers to your letter of August 18, 1995, in which you ask about the legality of a device known as the "Spud Gun." These subject devices are generally constructed from PVC tubing and fittings and are designed to launch a muzzle loaded potato using aerosol hair spray or other type of propellant. Ignition is by means of some type of "spark" igniter. The Bureau has previously examined devices known as "Spud Guns, Potato Guns, or Spudzookas" and have determined that such devices, in and of themselves, are not firearms as defined in Title 18 United States Code (U.S.C.), Chapter 44, S 921(a)(3) or 26 U.S.C., Chapter 53, S 5845. However, any similar devices which can be determined to be weapons by reason of their design construction, intended use, actual use, ammunition or other factors may meet the definition of a firearm under Title 18 or 26 U.S.C. We suggest that you contact your State and local law enforcement authorities concerning possession of such devices. We trust that the foregoing has been responsive to your inquiry. If we may be of further assistance please contact us. Sincerely yours, Edward M. Owen, Jr. Chief, Firearms Technology Branch __________________ "take me down, little Susie, take me down I know you think you're the Queen of The Underground"