Glock 380

[freedomisntfree]

This question has puzzled me for years, why won't the US import the Glock 380 Into the US? I have tried for years and still cannot get a straight answer, Any hepl would be greatly appreciated,
Thank you
Will

[Chasbo00]

The short answer is the Gun Control Act of 1968. The caliber and blowback action of the .380 is what kills it (a loss of 12 points over the 9mm versions) for import. Plus, Glock probably thought there was not all that much of market in the US for a .380 pistol that is the same size as their 9mm pistol.

The Points Systems of GCA '68

Factoring Criteria for Weapons

Note: The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms reserves the right to preclude importation of any revolver or pistol which achieves an apparent qualifying score but does not adhere to the provisions of section 925(d)(3) of Amended Chapter 44, Title 18, USC.

PISTOL

Prerequisites

1. The pistol must have a positive manually operated safety device.

2. The combined length and height must not be less than 10" with the neight (right angle measurement to barrel without magazine or extension) being at least 4" and the length being at least 6".

Individual Characteristics Point value

Overall Length
For each 1/4" over 6" (1)

Frame Construction
Investment case or forged steel (15)
Investment case or forged HTS alloy (20)

Weapon Weight w/Magazine (unloaded)
Per ounce (1)

Caliber
.22 short and .25 auto (0)
.22 LR and 7.65mm to .380 auto (3)
9mm parabellum and over (10)

Safety Features
Locked breech mechanism (5)
Loaded Chamber Indicator (5)
Grip Safety (3)
Magazine Safety (5)
Firing Pin Block or Lock (10)

Miscellaneous Equipment
External Hammer (2)
Double Action (10)
Drift Adjustable Target Sight (5)
Click Adjustable Target Sight (10)
Target Grips (5)
Target Trigger (2)

Qualifying score is 75 points

[Jbecker]

Considering Glock can and does make complete pistols here in the US, I would say it has more to do with bean counters not feeling it is worth it and has nothing to do with importation restrictions at this time. 20 years ago was a different story with regard to their US manufacturing capabilities.

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