Are M203 grenade launchers legal?

Heads up, Colt collectors: the company has announced it is releasing two civilian-legal versions of its iconic M203 grenade launcher through Arms Unlimited—one of its primary law enforcement distributors—starting today.

What is the range of an M203 grenade launcher?

about 350 meters
With a maximum effective range of about 350 meters, the M203 is a rifle-mounted, grenade launcher that allows the Marine to load one round at a time.

What replaced the M203 grenade launcher?

M320 Grenade Launcher Module
M320 Grenade Launcher Module (GLM) is the U.S. military’s designation for a new single-shot 40 mm grenade launcher system to replace the M203 for the U.S. Army, while other services initially kept using the older M203. The M320 uses the same High-Low Propulsion System as the M203.

Can you legally buy a M203?

Is m203 legal? An exact replica of the 40mm grenade launchers used by the U.S. Army since 1969, LMT’s M203 launches 37mm flare, smoke, or rubber ball rounds, making it completely legal for civilians to own, with NO FFL required.

Who are the intended users of the M203 grenade launcher?

FM 3-22.31 PREFACE This manual provides technical information on and training and combat techniques for the M203 grenade launcher. Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers, who will use this information to successfully integrate the M203 into their combat operations.

What’s the new grenade launcher for the US Army?

A new grenade launcher, the M320, will eventually replace the M203 in the United States Army.

Is the M79 a 40 mm grenade launcher?

This manual discusses gunnery training and train-the-trainer and includes an appendix on the 40-mm grenade launcher, M79. The tactical positions shown in this manual were drawn to enhance the reader’s understanding of related subject material and are nottactically correct.

Who are the intended users of the M203?

Intended users include leaders and designated grenadiers, who will use this information to successfully integrate the M203 into their combat operations. This manual discusses gunnery training and train-the-trainer and includes an appendix on the 40-mm grenade launcher, M79.