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Johnny Guest · November 13, 2002, 01:26 PM

- - - Please understand: We don't want any other member to inadvertently get into to trouble by a misunderstanding of the law.

Now, in answer to your question. Yes, you CAN purchase all the parts necessary to convert an AR15 to full auto/select fire. No, you can't simply "drop in" those parts without certain modifications to the receiver of the AR. CAN it be done in a home workshop? I understand it can. IF a person--let's stipulate he lives outside the USA - - - sets out to make such a conversion, he should have proper knowledge--It is easy to drill holes in the wrong place, for such a simple chore as mounting sights. You can easily ruin the AR for even semiautomatic use.

de la sol, forgive one additional caution - - -
Under current law, there is no legal way for the average person to manufacture a new machine gun and then register it. The law doesn't always make sense, but it IS the law, unless and until it is changed, or until you obtain some hard-to-get expemtion, such as becoming a licensed manufacturer.

If one wants only one example, it is probably less expensive, and certainly FAR less hassle, to simply shop up an M16 with a properly licensed machine gun dealer, pay the high price, complete the ATF Forms 4, and avoid status as a prospective federal felon.

Again--Nothing wrong with asking. The knowledge is not at all illegal. Any constructive move towrd putting the knowledge to use - - -That might attract unwelcome attention.

Best regards,
Johnny

November 13, 2002, 01:26 PM	#7
Johnny Guest Moderator in Memoriam Join Date: August 28, 1999 Location: North Texas Posts: 4,123	WITH RESPECT TO ALL THE CAUTIONS POSTED ABOVE - - - - - - Please understand: We don't want any other member to inadvertently get into to trouble by a misunderstanding of the law. Now, in answer to your question. Yes, you CAN purchase all the parts necessary to convert an AR15 to full auto/select fire. No, you can't simply "drop in" those parts without certain modifications to the receiver of the AR. CAN it be done in a home workshop? I understand it can. IF a person--let's stipulate he lives outside the USA - - - sets out to make such a conversion, he should have proper knowledge--It is easy to drill holes in the wrong place, for such a simple chore as mounting sights. You can easily ruin the AR for even semiautomatic use. de la sol, forgive one additional caution - - - Under current law, there is no legal way for the average person to manufacture a new machine gun and then register it. The law doesn't always make sense, but it IS the law, unless and until it is changed, or until you obtain some hard-to-get expemtion, such as becoming a licensed manufacturer. If one wants only one example, it is probably less expensive, and certainly FAR less hassle, to simply shop up an M16 with a properly licensed machine gun dealer, pay the high price, complete the ATF Forms 4, and avoid status as a prospective federal felon. Again--Nothing wrong with asking. The *knowledge* is not at all illegal. Any constructive move towrd putting the knowledge to use - - -That might attract unwelcome attention. Best regards, Johnny