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February 17th, 2010, 10:07 PM #1
40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
I was just curious if its legal to be in possession of live 40mm WP Parachute rounds?
I cant find anything on the net.
Thanks.Last edited by Ricochet; February 17th, 2010 at 10:10 PM.
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February 17th, 2010, 10:24 PM #2
Re: 40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
Good question. I don't thing WP in itself is illegal, neither are flares as far as I know, but I am not the person you want to base legal advice on, especially a possible DD or AOW.
Anxiously awaiting somone 'in the know'....
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February 17th, 2010, 10:35 PM #3
Re: 40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
Parachute flares like these?
http://www.ammunitiontogo.com/catalo...Name/40mm-ammo
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February 17th, 2010, 10:41 PM #4
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February 18th, 2010, 12:23 AM #5
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Re: 40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
As a side note the WP does not stand for white phosphorus it stands for white parachute flare. Bright ass white flare suspended by a small parachute. I saw 40mm white phosphorus in the title and thought, how in the heck can you get those....and why? But the parachute flare....why not!
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February 18th, 2010, 08:49 AM #7
Re: 40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
I believe you are correct. 40mm ammo in itself is not illegal to own, but a 40mm launcher is ruled as a destructive device, since "destructive" rounds are attributed to it. The 37mm launcher, does not have any grenades/destructive ammo attributed to it, therefore, there is practically no regulation. I think the only ammo you can get for the 37mm is flares, bags, and a shotgun adapter... however, I think there may be regulation on the adapter since it then turns into a "destructive device" IIRC...
*Remember, IANAL,an ATF agent, and I do not know for sure... this is just from my memory alone... take it for what it's worth.III%
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February 18th, 2010, 12:36 PM #8
Re: 40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
Thank s for everyone's help.
I think Im going to just sell my 40mm rounds.
Getting a DD 40mm tube looks like far too much money and work for my interests."One must be a fox to recognize traps, and a lion to frighten wolves” ~ Machiavelli
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February 18th, 2010, 01:41 PM #9
Re: 40mm White Phosphorus Rounds
Get a 37mm launcher,then register that as a DD. You are likely to save big bucks that way. I know I was planning to do that with mine, but I lost interest and have been looking to sell my launcher. Then you can reload your own DD type rounds legally, everything but the HE ones at least.
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February 18th, 2010, 01:45 PM #10
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