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Melting point - again - Chippa SAA .22 replica revolver - prohibited to own?


Molly B.

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I think this question has been answered 6-ways from Sunday but just making sure. A lady called me to ask if it is legal for her to own a Chippa SAA .22 replica revolver. Her son told her it was banned because of the melting point being less than 800 degree F. My understanding is licensed dealers are prohibited from selling them but possession is not illegal.

 

Correct?

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I believe you are correct.

 

Same with Walther PPK 22, Phoenix Arms 22... I would likely purchase both, could I do so in Illinois.

 

 

A quick link...

 

Lay-man’s interpretation: It is not illegal to own a hi-point (die casting of zinc alloy) handgun. But it is unlawful for a licensed gun store to sell or transfer a hi-point handgun, or other hand guns made of similar metals. This prohibition on transfer does not apply to long guns. It is also important to note that this melting point law does not apply to polymer pistols such as the Glock.

 

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This is the only mention I could find: (720 ILCS 5/24-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-3)

 

(720 ILCS 5/24-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-3)

Sec. 24-3. Unlawful sale or delivery of firearms.

(A) A person commits the offense of unlawful sale or delivery of firearms when he or she knowingly does any of the following:

 

(h) While holding any license as a dealer, importer,

manufacturer or pawnbroker under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, manufactures, sells or delivers to any unlicensed person a handgun having a barrel, slide, frame or receiver which is a die casting of zinc alloy or any other nonhomogeneous metal which will melt or deform at a temperature of less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit. For purposes of this paragraph, (1) "firearm" is defined as in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act; and (2) "handgun" is defined as a firearm designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, and includes a combination of parts from which such a firearm can be assembled.

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This is the only mention I could find: (720 ILCS 5/24-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-3)

 

(720 ILCS 5/24-3) (from Ch. 38, par. 24-3)

Sec. 24-3. Unlawful sale or delivery of firearms.

(A) A person commits the offense of unlawful sale or delivery of firearms when he or she knowingly does any of the following:

 

(h) While holding any license as a dealer, importer,

manufacturer or pawnbroker under the federal Gun Control Act of 1968, manufactures, sells or delivers to any unlicensed person a handgun having a barrel, slide, frame or receiver which is a die casting of zinc alloy or any other nonhomogeneous metal which will melt or deform at a temperature of less than 800 degrees Fahrenheit. For purposes of this paragraph, (1) "firearm" is defined as in the Firearm Owners Identification Card Act; and (2) "handgun" is defined as a firearm designed to be held and fired by the use of a single hand, and includes a combination of parts from which such a firearm can be assembled.

^ This is all I'm aware of - illegal for a licensee to sell, but not illegal to own or possess.

 

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