COLJI-Crim. F:94.2

“Destructive device” means:

(A) any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas--

(i) bomb,

(ii) grenade,

(iii) rocket having a propellant charge of more than four

ounces,

(iv) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of

more than one-quarter ounce,

(v) mine, or

(vi) device similar to any of the devices described in the

preceding clauses;

(B) any type of weapon (other than a shotgun or a shotgun shell

which the Attorney General 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; and

(C) any combination of parts either designed or intended for

use in converting any device into any destructive device

described in subparagraph (A) or (B) and from which a

destructive device may be readily assembled.

“Destructive device” does 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 law; or any other device which the Attorney General

finds is not likely to be used as a weapon, is an antique, or is a rifle

which the owner intends to use solely for sporting, recreational or

cultural purposes.