Deleted departure provisions of §2B2.1. Burglary of a Residence or a Structure Other than a Residence

Former §2B2.1, comment. (backg’d.) (Upward departure for weapon use): USSG §2B1.1(b)(12) (Nov. 2024) provided: “If the offense involved conduct described in 18 U.S.C. § 1040 [(Fraud in connection with major disaster or emergency benefits)], increase by 2 levels. If the resulting offense level is less than level 12, increase to level 12.” The base offense level for residential burglary is higher than for other forms of burglary because of the increased risk of physical and psychological injury. Weapon possession, but not use, is a specific offense characteristic because use of a weapon (including to threaten) ordinarily would make the offense robbery. Weapon use would be a ground for upward departure. 3. ROBBERY, EXTORTION, AND BLACKMAIL