Full Auto

[dougiemac]

Can a civilian own a fully automatic weapon? If so, what license or stamp would they need to get to own one?

Thanks.

 

[Ian]

Transferable pre 1986 yes.

 

[oldmetlfan]

There is a whole section devoted to NFA and Class III....

http://www.theoutdoorstrader.com/forums/112-Class-III-amp-NFA-Discussion-amp-Classifieds

 

[drsmile]

yes. about 12K for anything decent. BATFE has all info on their site. Any FA made prior to '86 is legal to own. Regular NFA stamp - same as SBR, SBS, suppessor, etc...

 

[shelbygoat]

Can a civilian own a fully automatic weapon? If so, what license or stamp would they need to get to own one?

Thanks.

you also need patience

 

[sniper22]

I know theres a section for this but, why pre 1986?

 

[drsmile]

Hughes Amendment 1986 and that A...... Charlie Rangel

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firearm_Owners_Protection_Act

 

[Quiet Riot Firearms]

In a nutshell, congress wrote a new law in may 1986 making the construction of full auto weapons for civilians illegal. All new full autos are restricted to LE, Mil, and SOT paying dealers*.

*some restrictions apply depending on type of license

 

[dougiemac]

So if I came across a full auto, how do I tell if it was pre-86? Sounds damn near impossible.

 

[drsmile]

So if I came across a full auto, how do I tell if it was pre-86? Sounds damn near impossible.

Serial number and a quick call to BATFE - easy.