1. (a) "Destructive device" means:

   1. (1) an explosive, incendiary, or overpressure device that is configured as a:

      1. (A) bomb;
      2. (B) grenade;
      3. (C) rocket with a propellant charge of more than four (4) ounces;
      4. (D) missile having an explosive or incendiary charge of more than one-quarter (1/4) ounce;
      5. (E) mine;
      6. (F) Molotov cocktail; or
      7. (G) device that is substantially similar to an item described in clauses (A) through (F);
   2. (2) a type of weapon that may be readily converted to expel a projectile by the action of an explosive or other propellant through a barrel that has a bore diameter of more than one-half (1/2) inch; or
   3. (3) a combination of parts designed or intended for use in the conversion of a device into a destructive device.

2. (b) The term does not include the following:

   1. (1) A pistol, rifle, shotgun, or weapon suitable for sporting or personal safety purposes or ammunition.
   2. (2) A device that is neither designed nor redesigned for use as a weapon.
   3. (3) A device that, although originally designed for use as a weapon, is redesigned for use as a signaling, pyrotechnic, line throwing, safety, or similar device.
   4. (4) A surplus military ordnance sold, loaned, or given by authority of the appropriate official of the United States Department of Defense.

As added by P.L.123-2002, SEC.50.