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"Assault rifle" is an imprecise term. An SKS is a semi-automatic rifle, which preceded the Kalashnikov AK-47. It is not suitable for laying down a lot of firepower, which most people would feel disqualifies it as an assault weapon.
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An assault rifle, by definition, is a selective fire weapon, firing an intermediate cartridge, and intended typically for engagements within a 300 metre range. The SKS does meet two of these three criteria, but lacks the selective fire option.
Assault Weapon is a term which is often misused. In 1994, the BATF had to define a "civilian assault weapon". They came up with a definition which classed any detachable magazine semi auto weapon with two or more of the following features:
- Pronounced pistol grip
- Bayonet lug
- Flash suppressor (muzzle brakes, however, are excluded)
- Barrel shroud
- Collapsible buttstock
By this definition, the standard, fixed magazine Simonov SKS (and variants) would not fall under the BATFE definition. However, some models from China were designed to use detachable AK magazines - the SKS-D and SKS-M models. Furniture varies greatly on the Chinese models, and some do have a pronounced pistol grip and attached bayonet, which would make those specific models fall into that category.
California's ban predates the Clinton ban, and excludes ALL features, so that any rifle with even ONE of those features is considered an assault weapon under their law. However, like the Clinton ban, it only pertained to the detachable magazine models (SKS-D and SKS-M), so that your typical, run-of-the-mill SKS with the fixed magazine wasn't going to be classed as such, even under California law. California, however, created a list of specifically banned firearms, and included detachable magazine SKS rifles in that category so that even a featureless SKS-D/M rifle was now classed as an assault weapon by California.
On an additional note, it's said above that the SKS is based on the action of the AK47. This is untrue, as the SKS was developed independently of the AK47's development, and also predates the AK47.
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Do you need to register an SKS assault rifle in Pennsylvania?
No. PA does not require gun registration- and the SKS is not an assault rifle- it is a semi auto rifle with a fixed magazine.
Do you need a permit to own a SKS assault rifle in michigan?
The SKS is not an assault rifle, nor even a BATFE-defined "civilian assault weapon". And no, a permit is not required.
What is the value of your mint condition sks assault rifle?
The SKS isn't an assault rifle, and the value may range from $100 to over $1000, depending on specifics.
Is your sks an assault rifle?
Assault rifle is a legal term, and laws vary place to place. Under MOST of them, it is a centerfire semi-auto rifle larger than 22 caliber, with a removeable magazine that holds more than 10 rounds, and a pistol grip. The SKS does not have a pistol grip, and has a fixed 10 round magazine. Not an assault rifle.
What is the value of an Chinese sks assault rifle with folding syntheti stock?
5000-10000 usd
How far is a sks Chinese assault rifle accurate with a 4 power scope?
About 400 meters
Where can you get a Chinese SKS assault rifle?
The SKS isn't an assault rifle, although some of the Chinese variations (such as the SKS-M and SKS-D) do meet the criteria for the definition of a "civilian assault weapon" by BATFE regulations. Although China was prohibited from further arms sales in the US in 1994, the Type 56 carbine (Chinese designation for the SKS) is still pretty widespread, and can still be found at gun shops, gun shows, pawn shops, online gun auction sites, etc.
Is a sks assault rifle legal in Australia or at least nsw?
All centrefire semi-auto firearms are classed as Category D under Australian law, and only occupational shooters may possess them. Collectors may own only deactivated rifles. And the SKS is not an assault rifle.
What is the value of an Chinese sks assault rifle?
$125.00 to $225.00 condition and matching numbers on the parts has an effect on price .
What is the value of a norinco sks 762x39mm caliber semi automatic assault rifle?
$250-$350, depending on condition.
What is the value of a norinco sks 762x39mm caliber semi-automatic assault rifle?
There is no such thing as a "semi-automatic assault rifle" except in the minds of those politicians and wealthy people who think they should dicatate what you or I can own. The semi-automatic SKS made by Norinco is worht 75-300 USD
Is an SKS considered an assault rifle?
No, neither by the true definition, nor the BATFE definition. The SKS with the detachable AK magazine, however, is covered by California's so-called assault weapons ban. Anti-gun journalists and politicians do have a tendency to (incorrectly) refer to it as an assault weapon, however.
