Readily Converted

Definition

A statutory standard in the Gun Control Act meaning an item can be quickly, easily, and efficiently made into a functional firearm using common tools by a person of ordinary skill. Courts have interpreted this to allow roughly up to eight hours of conversion time, with faster conversions more clearly qualifying.

Examples

• •A starter gun with a blocked barrel that can be converted to fire live ammunition by drilling out or replacing the barrel — the specific example Congress had in mind when drafting the 'readily converted' language in 1968

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