Shoulder fired rockets, grenades, and all other explosive arms would be considered a Title II Destructive Device under the NFA. They are legal to own by civilians under current laws and the Second Amendment. However, to purchase one, you must ensure that you are not breaking any local or state laws regarding the ownership and storage of explosives.

Shoulder-launched rockets have a launch tube. In order to prevent the user from being burned by the exhaust, the rocket (or at least its first stage) must burn out before it leaves the tube, and if present the second stage must fire once the rocket is well clear of the launcher.

You may be asking yourself the question; is it legal to own a rocket launcher? The answer is Yes and No! Rocket launcher is high-caliber military hardware that should generally be in the care of the army personals and other licensed third-party organizations.

Are rocket launchers protected by the Second Amendment? Depends on what you think about the militia and its purpose as put forth by the Founding Fathers. Gun rights advocates say that the Second Amendment exists to allow militias to prevent the country from being taken over by a tyrant.

In short, yes, you can own a rocket launcher in the USA, but there are strict laws and regulations that govern its ownership and use. Specifically, the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the Gun Control Act (GCA) regulate the possession and transfer of certain types of firearms, including rocket launchers. What is a Rocket Launcher?