Inline fire pistol
Row fire pistols are self-loading pistols that can fire both single and continuous fire.
history
The Steyr M12 / P16 from the First World War is considered to be the earliest in-line fire pistol . The first commercially successful model appeared in 1928 with the Spanish Astra 901 , after which Mauser launched the fully automatic Mauser M712 as a variant of the C96 .
Several of these weapons are provided with a case that from the shoulder to the shooting as a shoulder stock can be used to the recoil to control better. Early models of this type of weapon were mostly developed further to increase the firepower from self-loading pistols , for example the Austrian Steyr M12 / P16 and the Mauser M712. Submachine guns usually have a fixed or retractable shaft.
Examples of row fire pistols that have appeared since then are:
- Stechkin APS : Soviet Union, 1951
- HK VP70 : Germany, 1970
- ČZ 75 Full-Auto : Czech Republic 1976
- Beretta 93R : Italy, 1977
- Glock 18 : Austria, 1987
While the Soviet model was originally intended as a military defense weapon for tank and artillery crews as well as aircraft crews and pilots, modern row fire pistols were developed especially for official use for the purpose of personal protection and terrorism. A fire limiter is often used to ensure target security. This means that only short bursts of fire can be fired, but the weapons are much easier to control.
Legal situation
Row fire pistols are legally classified as automatic weapons and are therefore prohibited for civilians in many countries or can only be obtained with a special permit.
Germany
In Germany, private individuals are prohibited from owning fully automatic weapons. They are considered weapons of war . Possession or trade in war weapons is punishable by imprisonment for up to ten years.
Switzerland
In Switzerland, according to the Weapons Act, Article 5 , serial fire pistols fall under the term serial firearms, the acquisition and possession of which is prohibited. This also applies to those that have been converted into semi-automatic weapons. In addition, the law prohibits shooting with serial firearms. The cantonal authorities may, in justified individual cases, e.g. B. for collectors, issue special permits. These permits contain regulations that are regularly checked by the authorities. So are u. a. Keep the bolt and weapon "separated and protected from access by third parties".