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GoingQuiet · September 2, 2010, 06:12 PM

Aaron, there is currently no federal "license to own a full-auto weapon" - HOWEVER there is a tax stamp.

License implies permission and renewal. You do not renew a tax stamp on your machnegun.

Also, some states have their own laws that require special licensing on a STATE level. They are typically blue.

If you want a transferrable, expect to spend in the low 5 figures.

Most rental machineguns are post samples - built after 1986 and will never go to civilian hands. Should the owners of the business choose to shut down, all their post samples will be turned to scrap.

September 2, 2010, 06:12 PM	#18
GoingQuiet Member Join Date: July 1, 2010 Location: Melbourne, FL Posts: 92	Aaron, there is currently no federal "license to own a full-auto weapon" - HOWEVER there is a tax stamp. License implies permission and renewal. You do not renew a tax stamp on your machnegun. Also, some states have their own laws that require special licensing on a STATE level. They are typically blue. If you want a transferrable, expect to spend in the low 5 figures. Most rental machineguns are post samples - built after 1986 and will never go to civilian hands. Should the owners of the business choose to shut down, all their post samples will be turned to scrap. __________________ FFL/SOT Melbourne, FL - Sales by appointment. [email protected] Sig Sauer Stocking Dealer Silencerco Stocking Distributor