that has been permanently altered not to provide housing or a
structure that may hold or integrate any fire control or
essential internal component, is not readily convertible and may
not readily be assembled, completed or restored to a functional
state. Acceptable methods of destruction include completely
melting, crushing or shredding the frame or receiver or
completely severing at least three critical areas of the frame
or receiver using a cutting torch having a tip of sufficient
size to displace at least 1/4 inch of material at each location.
"Federal firearms licensee." A dealer, manufacturer or
importer who is licensed by the United States Bureau of Alcohol,
Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to engage in the business of
manufacturing, importing or dealing in firearms.
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"Fire control or essential internal component." A component
necessary for the firearm to initiate, complete or continue the
firing sequence, including a hammer, bolt, bolt carrier,
breechblock, cylinder, trigger mechanism, firing pin, striker or
slide rails.
"Firearm frame or receiver." A part of a firearm that, when
assembled, is visible from the exterior and provides housing or
a structure designed to hold or integrate one or more fire
control components, including pins, a hammer, bolts, a bolt
carrier, breechblock, cylinder, trigger mechanism, firing pin,
striker, slide rail or other attachments that are required to
connect components to the housing or structure necessary for the
firearm to initiate, complete or continue a firing sequence.
"Firearm kit." A collection of most or all of the
components, finished or unfinished, necessary to complete a
functional firearm within a short period of time. The term
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