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It is worth noting that at the same time the “Made in Texas”
law was passed, Texas Penal Code Section 46.05 was amended.
“Firearm silencers” have been removed from the Texas Penal
Code and are no longer on the list of prohibited weapons. Keep in
mind, however, while Texas won’t arrest someone for possessing a
suppressor under state law, that doesn’t mean an individual cannot
be prosecuted under federal law. The requirement to register a
silencer or suppressor and pay the $200 tax stamp still exists under
26 U.S.C. § 5861.
G. Destructive devices
The term “destructive device” is a legal term given to certain
firearms, objects, and munitions that are illegal under the NFA.
DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES — PART A
27 CFR § 478.11
Any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas (1) bomb, (2) grenade,
(3) rocket having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces,
(4) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more
than one-quarter ounce, (5) mine, or (6) device similar to any
of the devices described in the preceding paragraphs of this
definition.
DESTRUCTIVE DEVICES — PART B
27 CFR § 478.11
Any type of weapon (other than a shotgun or shotgun shell
which the Director finds is generally recognized as particularly
suitable for sporting purposes) by whatever name known which
will, or which may be readily converted to, expel a projectile by
the action of an explosive or other propellant, and which has any
barrel with a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter.
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