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October 29, 2006, 10:48 PM | #1 |
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Full Auto Rifle Requirements???
What do you need to do/have in order to be able to legally own a fully auto rifle? By do/have, I mean certifications, licenses, etc.
Is this a federal or state mandate? I assume it would be easier in TX than in some of the hippie-filled, gun hating states like California. BTW, no offense to Cali residents, but you know it's true... If I wanted to convert my AK to fully auto in TX, what license would I need to obtain to do this legally? |
October 29, 2006, 11:03 PM | #2 |
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Legally owning a full-auto isn't difficult--just the federal tax stamp, and purchase through a class-III licensed dealer. The class-III weapons tend to be a little on the pricy side though--average anywhere from about $5K and up.
As for CONVERTING your AK to a full-auto? Not happening.
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October 29, 2006, 11:07 PM | #3 | |
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Anybody got any links/info on requirements of owning full autos? |
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October 29, 2006, 11:50 PM | #4 |
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As of the 86 ban you cant do it with a few exceptions. All the information you need is at ATF.GOV.
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October 30, 2006, 12:57 AM | #5 |
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Couldn't he just have a class II manufactuer do the conversion and then have a class III dealer make the transaction?
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October 30, 2006, 01:53 AM | #6 |
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No. Can't be done. Read the laws on the link.
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October 30, 2006, 02:00 AM | #7 | |
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Short answer is that it had to be registered as a full auto prior to 1986. Check the ATF website. |
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That means only machineguns registered with ATF prior to that date may now be bought and sold among civilians. So an M16 you used to be able to buy for a few hundred dollars now costs approximately $15,000. And the prices are going up about $1,000 per year. Quote:
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