Mp5?

newbirdhunter · October 13, 2002, 09:02 AM

Guys,

I don't think I'll be dropping $8K or so anytime soon on an MP5 but I was curious about what's involved in purchasing a full auto gun. I have heard that owning a machine gun is not illegal (at least not here in TX) just that it requires special paperwork. Can anyone elighten me?

Thanks

Hkmp5sd · October 13, 2002, 09:05 AM

You fill out the paperwork at the start of the process, which is 2 Form 4s, fingerprint cards, 2 passport type photos and the CLEO autograph. You send all of this with the check to AFT. For machineguns, SBRs and suppressors, it's $200. For AOWs it's $5. That is a one time fee. If you sell it, the next guy pays his fee.

When the paperwork clears, you get the gun and one Form 4. Make a copy of the Form 4 to carry when you take the gun out shooting and store the original somewhere safe.

If taking your NFA across state lines, for other than suppressors, you must get prior approval before the trip.

Edited to move info here for ease of reading.

newbirdhunter · October 13, 2002, 09:06 AM

Thanks HK

Jake 98c/11b · October 13, 2002, 07:45 PM

Hkmp5sd, I thought you could take AOW's out of state without notifying ATF as long as they were legal in your destination state. I hadn't heard that about suppressors but I never checked either. I happen to have more interest in suppressors than AOW's or MG's so I am pleased to hear it.

Hkmp5sd · October 13, 2002, 07:47 PM

You are correct, AOW's also. Missed that one.

October 13, 2002, 09:02 AM	#1
newbirdhunter Member Join Date: September 13, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 49	Mp5? Guys, I don't think I'll be dropping $8K or so anytime soon on an MP5 but I was curious about what's involved in purchasing a full auto gun. I have heard that owning a machine gun is not illegal (at least not here in TX) just that it requires special paperwork. Can anyone elighten me? Thanks __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving isn't for you." -- Steven Wright

October 13, 2002, 09:05 AM	#2
Hkmp5sd Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 4,303	You fill out the paperwork at the start of the process, which is 2 Form 4s, fingerprint cards, 2 passport type photos and the CLEO autograph. You send all of this with the check to AFT. For machineguns, SBRs and suppressors, it's $200. For AOWs it's $5. That is a one time fee. If you sell it, the next guy pays his fee. When the paperwork clears, you get the gun and one Form 4. Make a copy of the Form 4 to carry when you take the gun out shooting and store the original somewhere safe. If taking your NFA across state lines, for other than suppressors, you must get prior approval before the trip. Edited to move info here for ease of reading. __________________ NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Safety, Personal Protection, Range Safety Officer NRA Life Member

October 13, 2002, 09:06 AM	#3
newbirdhunter Member Join Date: September 13, 2001 Location: Texas Posts: 49	Thanks HK __________________ "If at first you don't succeed, maybe skydiving isn't for you." -- Steven Wright

October 13, 2002, 07:47 PM	#5
Hkmp5sd Senior Member Join Date: December 15, 2001 Location: Winter Haven, Florida Posts: 4,303	You are correct, AOW's also. Missed that one. __________________ NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Safety, Personal Protection, Range Safety Officer NRA Life Member

October 13, 2002, 07:45 PM	#4
Jake 98c/11b Senior Member Join Date: November 25, 1999 Posts: 471	Hkmp5sd, I thought you could take AOW's out of state without notifying ATF as long as they were legal in your destination state. I hadn't heard that about suppressors but I never checked either. I happen to have more interest in suppressors than AOW's or MG's so I am pleased to hear it.