Rifle

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-004331",
  "term": "Rifle",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A firearm designed to be fired from the shoulder, featuring a barrel with internal spiral grooves (rifling) that impart spin to a projectile for improved accuracy. Legal definitions, such as those in the United States National Firearms Act, specify characteristics like barrel length and overall length to distinguish rifles from other firearms like pistols or short-barreled rifles. Possession, sale, and modification of rifles are subject to federal, state, and local statutes, which may include background checks, waiting periods, and registration requirements.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/rifle/"
}