A selected aftermarket half designed for the Ruger 10/22 rifle is a selected part that, when put in (typically illegally), can doubtlessly convert the firearm into a completely automated weapon. This modification entails altering the rifle’s firing mechanism to permit steady firing with a single pull of the set off, somewhat than requiring a separate set off pull for every shot.
The existence and tried use of those elements are important as a result of authorized and security issues. Federal legislation strictly regulates totally automated weapons, and the unauthorized manufacture or possession of a tool that converts a semi-automatic rifle to totally automated may end up in extreme penalties. Traditionally, curiosity in such modifications has stemmed from people in search of to boost the firearm’s price of fireside, typically with out contemplating the authorized ramifications.