why can't you import glock 25

[savagehunter83]

Talking to a friend of mine and we where wondering why you can not get Glock 25 here in the US ( a 380 acp glock) I have heard there is some legal reason but have not been told an actual law. Any if yall know why?
Matt

[Swampa]

GCA of 1968 states a pistol must have so many points to be imported and that one falls short.

[savagehunter83]

i am guessing these points are referring to size and other things?

[Ironman]

Wondered myself. It's my understanding that leo's and military can get them.

[Steve_243]

Wondered myself. It's my understanding that leo's and military can get them.

This is true, the model 25 and 28 is only available to LEO in the US

[Steve_243]

Their chambering prevents them earning enough points on BATFE's "Sporting Purposes" test for import... this was formulated following passage of the Gun Control Act of 1968:

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 cast or forged steel -- 15
Investment cast 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.