by GOANRA » Tue Jul 20, 2010 6:38 pm
The BATF classified the Tec-9 as a pistol.
The Tec 9 was among the 19 firearms banned by name in the USA by the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban (AWB). This ban caused the cessation of their manufacture, and forced Intratec to introduce a newer model called the AB-10.
After the AWB, Intratec introduced the AB-10, a TEC-9 Mini with a threaded muzzle and limited to a 10 round magazine instead of a 20, 32, 36, or 50 rnd box magazine. However, it accepted the high capacity mags of the pre-ban models. LOL
The AWB had no effect on crime during its 10 years and was allowed to sunset in 2004.
The Tec-9 and AB-10s are now unaffected by the so-called AWB of 1994.
They are legal in most of the lower 47, but ought to check with a local FFL dealer to be sure.
Chicago may not be ready for them, the Mayor there would stain his dainties at such a scary thing. LOLOL