Deactivation Question on launcher tubes

[thirtyround]

Question on proper or required "deactivation"...

 

-Does the launcher tubes for PG-2 / RPG-7 / or WW2 German Panzerfaust series etc, require a hole in the tube?

 

Thanks in advance, JB

[TSMGguy]

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[BillyDixon]

me thinks this is a case by case item,, you might have to ask the atf tech branch for a deteramition , but this could be opening a can of worms and problems in future,,some times just let things be ,no need to poke the tiger,, just sayn

[johnsonlmg41]

IMO no. These are tubes and the idea as suggested in the article of cutting a hole in the side would have no effect on firing live rounds. Some people feel good about it though? The rounds are generally DD's in and of themselves requiring registration. One could rig up a pvc pipe and launch most of the rounds in question since they are self propelled rockets and technically don't even need the tubes? The tubes are only there to stabilize the flight and to initiate with a fire control mechanism, that can also be done by other methods.

 

Last I checked panzerfaust and LAWS rockets were not commonly available at most sporting goods stores, so the threat to public safety seems pretty low for an inert steel, alum., or fiberglass tube display item? I'm certain others will disagree!

Some of the rocketry guys have really stepped up their game and are making firing inert rockets with modern rocket motors that fall under some ridiculous newer AFT rocket/fuel rules that also step into FAA rules.

Sometimes huge fun is all about your pain threshold?

[thirtyround]

Thanks Fella's

[APEXgunparts]

Question on proper or required "deactivation"...

 

-Does the launcher tubes for PG-2 / RPG-7 / or WW2 German Panzerfaust series etc, require a hole in the tube?

 

Thanks in advance, JB

 

We / APEX and other importers have handled/sold RPG-2, RPG-7, and M-65 A/T launchers.

APEX also sold a lot of Mortar tubes.

The demil guidance received from the ATF Imports branch required a bore size diameter hole in the side of the tube, a rod welded in place across the center of the bore (alternative/variance was plate welded across the aft end of the tube as was done on the M65)

On mortars the other detail was either welding the cup onto the tube OR cutting a hole in both the tube and the cup.

Lastly, firing pins had to be removed and the opening for them welded over.

This is all from a couple years ago, so the ATF demil guidance for destructive devices may have other details now.

Hope this helps answer your question.

 

Richard