January 7, 2009, 04:49 PM | #1 |
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Is this legal?
I'm considering applying for a Class III permit sometime in the next few years but I seriously doubt I will ever have the cash to fork over for a full auto. I don't know trigger mechanisms too well but I was told by a friend that if you knew someone with a machine shop you could get them to do some work on the trigger group of a semi auto rifle to make it full auto. My questions are
1) Is this possible? 2) If you have the permit, is this legal?
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January 7, 2009, 05:24 PM | #2 |
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There is no "class 3 permit."
Each class 3 weapon requires a special tax-most are $200, some are $5. Individuals can not legally make machine guns anymore. Other NFA weapons can still be made, if the tax is paid. |
January 7, 2009, 05:32 PM | #3 |
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Okay thanks, so there's not a process I have to go through to get some type of permit to own NFA weapons? I just have to buy a stamp?
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January 7, 2009, 05:42 PM | #4 | |
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There is a process that you have to go through, but it's for the Stamp, not for a Permit.
For an MG, it's $200, fingerprints, photos, and a Form 4 to ATF (plus the silly Citizenship form). Wait a few months, then you can go pick up your toy. Quote:
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January 7, 2009, 07:25 PM | #5 | |
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January 8, 2009, 09:42 AM | #6 |
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Well, you could get a type 7 FFL and a class 2 SOT and build new ones.
If you just wanted to play with full auto for a short time it might be cheaper than purchasing pre ’86 toys. |
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And no, it most definately is not cheaper. |
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January 8, 2009, 10:32 AM | #8 |
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Good point, so no “playing”. Research and development.
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