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Is there a ban on Civilian Automatc Rifles?
spasticsparky
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Speaking of gun control,(I don't quite know if this is true or
not yet... I am looking into it), I was at my nearest Army
Surplus Store today picking up a rifle I purchased. I asked the
owner if making my rifle fully automatic was legal. His response was
I need to have a gun dealers licence first. Then I need to get a
special licence on top of that to convert my rifle to fully
automatic. I live in Oklahoma by the way. I was shocked. Like I said
I am looking into this and will post my results, but has anyone else
heard of this absurdity? This is unfounded gun control if I find
this law to be true!!!!![V]
not yet... I am looking into it), I was at my nearest Army
Surplus Store today picking up a rifle I purchased. I asked the
owner if making my rifle fully automatic was legal. His response was
I need to have a gun dealers licence first. Then I need to get a
special licence on top of that to convert my rifle to fully
automatic. I live in Oklahoma by the way. I was shocked. Like I said
I am looking into this and will post my results, but has anyone else
heard of this absurdity? This is unfounded gun control if I find
this law to be true!!!!![V]
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Speaking of gun control,(I don't quite know if this is true or
not yet... I am looking into it), I was at my nearest Army
Surplus Store today picking up a rifle I purchased. I asked the
owner if making my rifle fully automatic was legal. His response was
I need to have a gun dealers licence first. Then I need to get a
special licence on top of that to convert my rifle to fully
automatic. I live in Oklahoma by the way. I was shocked. Like I said
I am looking into this and will post my results, but has anyone else
heard of this absurdity? This is unfounded gun control if I find
this law to be true!!!!![V]
lol, what since 1968?
For what it's worth.
quote:(A6) Does the GCA prohibit anyone from making a handgun, shotgun or rifle?
With certain exceptions a firearm may be made by a non-licensee provided it is not for sale and the maker is not prohibited from possessing firearms. However, a person is prohibited from assembling a non-sporting semi-automatic rifle or non-sporting shotgun from imported parts. In addition, the making of an NFA firearm requires a tax payment and approval by ATF. An application to make a machine gun will not be approved unless documentation is submitted showing that the firearm is being made for a Federal or State agency.
[18 U.S.C. 922(o) and (r), 26 U.S.C. 5822, 27 CFR 478.39, 479.62 and 479.105]
quote:(M2) How can an individual legally acquire NFA firearms?
Basically, there are 2 ways that an individual (who is not prohibited by Federal, State, or local law from receiving or possessing firearms) may legally acquire NFA firearms:
1.By transfer after approval by ATF of a registered weapon from its lawful owner residing in the same State as the transferee.
2.By obtaining prior approval from ATF to make NFA firearms.
[27 CFR 479.62-66 and 479.84-86 ]
quote:(M16) How does an individual obtain authorization to make an NFA firearm?
Prior to making a firearm, the individual must submit ATF Form 1, Application to Make and Register a Firearm, to the Bureau of ATF, NFA Branch, and receive approval. The applicant must follow the procedures described in Question M15 concerning photographs, fingerprints and certifications. The applicant must forward the original and a duplicate of the form along with a check or money order for $200 made payable to the Bureau of ATF. If the application is approved, the original of the form with the cancelled stamp affixed showing approval will be returned to the applicant. If the application is denied, the tax will be refunded.
Applications to make a firearm will not be approved if Federal, State, or local law prohibits possession of the firearm.
[26 U.S.C. 5822, 27 CFR 479.61-65]
quote:(N1) May an unlicensed person make a machine gun?
Generally, no. However, if documentation can be provided, along with the Application to Make a Machinegun, which establishes that the weapon is being made for distribution to a Federal or State agency, an individual may be permitted to make the machine gun.
[18 U.S.C. 922(o)(2), 27 CFR 479.105(e)]
Here's a terrific essay on the effects of our so-called gun control laws, economic and otherwise, written by John Ross in his book "Unintended Consequences". It explains how the laws got this way, and how silly some of the results are.
http://www.Little-Acorn.com/pdfs/nfa01.pdf
Or, if you don't have Adobe Acrobat, try this one:
http://www.Little-Acorn.com/docs/nfa01.doc
WELL documented and referenced. Long, but an excellent, easy read. Save a copy, pass it around.
govern semi/automatic rifles. I am applying for Curious and Relics
Licence so I can have many. [:D] I did check out the BATF website
and it is very helpful. As far as the automatic conversion
goes,....sigh....., I guess I will have to just put that on the back
burner. And I just bought a 75 rounds drum for my AK. Say La Vee!!![;)]
Automatic rifles are bad (as well as semiautomatic) because they "spray bullets" and are made to kill people.
Bolt action rifles are bad because they are accurate and designed to kill people.
Inexpensive handguns are bad because they don't cost very much money and are intended to kill people.
etc.
guns are bad. guns kill people.
[:(!]
Convicted Felon can legally possess homemade machine guns.
Was sent to prison for possessing firearms he didn't make....which the Fed's control.