A destructive device is a firearm or explosive device that, in the United States, is regulated by the National Firearms Act of 1934. Examples of destructive devices are grenades, and firearms with a bore over one half of an inch, including some semi-automatic shotguns. While current federal laws allow destructive devices, some states have banned them from transfer to civilians, and only law enforcement officers and military personnel are allowed to own them. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... Grenade may refer to: The well-known hand grenade commonly used by soldiers. ... Semi-automatic shotguns are a subclass of shotgun that are able to fire a shell after every trigger pull, without any of the manual reloading typical in most shotgun designs. ...

All National Firearms Act firearms including destructive devices, must be registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, who then closely monitor use, transport, and storage of the items. ATF (BATFE) Seal The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives is a United States federal agency; more specifically a specialized law enforcement and regulatory organization within the United States Department of Justice. ...

The definition of a "destructive device" is found in Title 26, United States Code, in section 5845(f). The definition reads as follows: The United States Code (U.S.C.) is a compilation and codification of the general and permanent federal law of the United States. ...

(1) any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas, (A) bomb, (B) grenade, (C) rocket having a propellant charge of more than 4 ounces, (D) missile having an explosive charge of more than 1/4 ounce, (E) mine or (F) similar device.

(2) Any weapon 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, the barrel or barrels of which have a bore of more than one-half inch in diameter, except a shotgun or shotgun shell which the Secretary finds is generally recognized as particularly suitable for sporting purposes; and

(3) Any combination of parts either designed or intended for use in converting any device into a destructive device as defined in subparagraphs (1) and (2) and from which a destructive device may be readily assembled.

The term destructive device shall not include any device which is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon; any device, although originally designed for use as a weapon, which is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety or similar device; surplus ordnance sold, loaned or given by the Secretary of the Army, pursuant to the provisions of section 4684(2), 4685, or 4686 of Title 10 of the United States Code; or any other device the Secretary finds is not likely to be used as a weapon, or is an antique or is a rifle which the owner intends to use solely for sporting purposes.^[1]

This article is concerned solely with chemical explosives. ... Incendiary refers to any fire that has been deliberately set. ... The skull and crossbones symbol (Jolly Roger) traditionally used to label a poisonous substance. ... The Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) bomb produced in the United States. ... Grenade may refer to: The well-known hand grenade commonly used by soldiers. ... A Soyuz rocket, at Baikanur launch pad. ... Exocet missile in flight A missile (see also pronunciation differences) is a projectile propelled as a weapon at a target. ... “Minefield” redirects here. ...

References

1. ^  The National Firearms Act. Title 26 United States Code, Chapter 53, Internal Revenue Code.