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Barrett · 27 August 1999, 03:48 PM

Please excuse the duplication if this has already been explained, but I lack time to read each entry.
Since 1934 US citizens without criminal records have been able to own fully-automatic weapons that range from Thompson submachine guns to tripod-mounted, belt-feds like Vickers, Maxims, etc. A $200 federal transfer fee is necessary on top of the cost of the hardware, IF the applicant lives in one of the 30-odd states that permit such equipment.
My two states--Oregon and Arizona--both are "Class III" states which allow MGs. Some other states that technically approve 'em (I think Texas is one) hardly ever grant the authority.
there have been 2 MGs in my family over the years: a .303 Bren Gun and a belt-fed .223 Stoner. They were used by my brother and me for baseline comparisons in weapons and military related writing & research.
Out of something over a quarter-million Class III transfers over the decades, I am told by law enforcement sources that there is one documented misuse of a legally owned full-auto gun: a cop used his Uzi to snuff a snitch who tried to set him up. I'm not sure, but I sorta remember that the cop got off because of mitigating circumstances; perhaps his atty made a case for self defense.
BTW: MGs are great therapy. I could put two mags thru the Bren on Monday and remain stress free all week.

27 August 1999, 03:48 PM	#51 (permalink)
Barrett Forum Ace of Aces Join Date: Aug 1998 Location: The American West Posts: 4,809	Please excuse the duplication if this has already been explained, but I lack time to read each entry. Since 1934 US citizens without criminal records have been able to own fully-automatic weapons that range from Thompson submachine guns to tripod-mounted, belt-feds like Vickers, Maxims, etc. A $200 federal transfer fee is necessary on top of the cost of the hardware, IF the applicant lives in one of the 30-odd states that permit such equipment. My two states--Oregon and Arizona--both are "Class III" states which allow MGs. Some other states that technically approve 'em (I think Texas is one) hardly ever grant the authority. there have been 2 MGs in my family over the years: a .303 Bren Gun and a belt-fed .223 Stoner. They were used by my brother and me for baseline comparisons in weapons and military related writing & research. Out of something over a quarter-million Class III transfers over the decades, I am told by law enforcement sources that there is one documented misuse of a legally owned full-auto gun: a cop used his Uzi to snuff a snitch who tried to set him up. I'm not sure, but I sorta remember that the cop got off because of mitigating circumstances; perhaps his atty made a case for self defense. BTW: MGs are great therapy. I could put two mags thru the Bren on Monday and remain stress free all week. __________________ You will not rise to the occasion: You will default to your level of training.