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Is a rail gun a firearm?

bigtoe416

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It seems that according to the penal code, firearms are devices which use an explosive or some kind of combustion to accelerate a projectile. A rail gun uses electromagnets. So a rail gun isn't a firearm, and isn't subject to any restrictions that a firearm is. Objections?
 
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no objections what-so-ever. I have built many rail guns and I would go to court any day to uphold that a rail run is NOT a firearm by CA penal code definition. Granted, I live in Nevada so it'sa non-issue over here.However, be carefull with this one because if you did bring it up, that might be one more restriction they want to add to the penal code...
 
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bigtoe416 wrote:
It seems that according to the penal code, firearms are devices which use an explosive or some kind of combustion to accelerate a projectile. A rail gun uses electromagnets. So a rail gun isn't a firearm, and isn't subject to any restrictions that a firearm is. Objections?
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May not be a firearm, but there may be other codes that apply. Switchblades for example; not firearms but still require a permit to possess. I'd take a hard look at the codes before I put anything to the test.
 
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Please DO NOT build rail guns at this time. There is not a definitive right to build rail guns at this time. Wait 7 months...or is it 7 years...or, well whatever. Sorry couldn't help myself.
 
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I believe the phrase is Two Weeks™.

coolusername2007 wrote:
Please DO NOT build rail guns at this time. There is not a definitive right to build rail guns at this time. Wait 7 months...or is it 7 years...or, well whatever. Sorry couldn't help myself.
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Rail gun:
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