How do you obtain a class3 weapon permit?is it different for each state?

Answer 1

There is no such thing as a "class3 weapon permit", at least not at the Federal level. There may be a state or two that require some sort of paper work to legally own Class 3 but most that allow ownership do not.

I think what you may be referring to is a Form 4 that the ATF requires to be filed whenever a Class 3 weapon is transfered. This form is for a specific firearm and is only filed after you find, negotiate a price for and pay for that specific firearm.

I cut and pasted an answer I gave recently to another similar question.

"It's pretty amazing the amount of confusion that abounds in the minds of the general public in regard to the legalities of owning Class 3 firearms and suppressors, more correctly known as weapons registered under the National Firearms Act of 1934(NFA).

First off, you must live in a state that allows you to own NFA registered firearms and suppressors.

You DO NOT need a Federal Firearms License to own NFA weapons in most states, there are a couple of states that require a Curio & Relics FFL to legally own NFA weapons.

You must fill out what is known as a Form 4 and have it signed by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) of the city or county you reside in. His signature merely certifies that he knows of no state or local laws that prohibit the ownership of the weapon and that he knows of no legal reason that you personally can not own the weapon. You must also send in a fingerprint card and a Citizenship Certification form along with a check for the $200 transfer fee. This is a one time only fee and DOES NOT need to be renewed every 2 yrs. as someone above has stated.

After your paperwork has been reviewed and you have passed a routine background done, you will receive an approved Form 4 back in 2-6 months at which time you may take possession of your machine gun."

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Get a application for a FFL, apply and pay the fee if your approved your in. As for the different state thing ?????

Answer 4

lancer is right on the money... save up your money and go for it...