are they legal in the US? If they are who makes an automatic .22 submachinegun?
2007-02-16 15:03:32 · 12 answers · asked by wulfgar_117 3 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
please note i don't want a pistol either
2007-02-16 15:05:03 · update #1
I don't know what i would do with it, i'm responsible though so don't worry. Just an idea
2007-02-16 15:55:40 · update #2
The only full-auto .22 caliber rifles I know of are the American-180 and versions of the Ruger 10/22. The American 180 was designed for police to have a large amount of low power bullets in full-auto capabilities, and is a submachine gun. The full-auto version of the Ruger 10/22 is a rifle, they can be tricky to find however.
All fully-automatic weapons are LEGAL in th US except in 8 states, I don't know them off the top of my head but it is not hard to find out which ones. You need to fill-out a few forms and wait 3-6 months for it to process and have background checks done, pay a $200 fee, and you will be eligible to purchase any full-auto weapon you please (this process has to be done for each fully-automatic weapon you buy, but it is easier each time you do it).
2007-02-16 15:36:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A 22 cal sub-machine gun? Most likey not made except by someone possessing a license by the BATF and plenty of time to build a custom gun. Sub-machine guns, all real machine guns, are made with one real purpose. Blountly, to kill people. A rimfire would be among the least desirable. As for you getting one if you can find it, you have to find someone licensed in the sale of exotic weapons. You would also need a special license from the ATF which incidentally, is issued after a very thorough background and criminal history check.
Modification of semi auto 22 cal's are the only full autos I know of, and I would caution against firing one. Modification to full auto on some of these 22 rifles require modification to the sear and springs or the like which cause malfunctions such as the inability for the gun to stop firing until dry, even when you take your finger off the trigger.
2007-02-17 02:57:57 · answer #2 · answered by bassmaster416 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
A fully automatic weapon is only legal with a license from BATF. They are not hard to qualify for, but may take several months to get. Check the BATF website for forms and procedures. As for a fully auto .22, I don't know of one, but I haven't been looking for fully automatic rifles, either.
2007-02-16 23:15:37 · answer #3 · answered by J.R. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only legal if the weapon was placed on the NFA registry prior to 1986. Buying a transferable machine gun involves obtaining a $200.00 tax stamp from the BATF and the paperwork that goes along with it, as well as making sure it's legal in your particular state. In short, you cannot buy a new machine gun of any type in the USA, the newest ones available are 21 years old and expensive due to the artificially limited supply.
2007-02-17 10:07:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A .22 cal. semi-automatic is legal in the U.S. without a license. But any fully automatic firearm requires a special Federal Firearms license type III.
Purchase of a handgun requires citizenship and a background check.
2007-02-16 23:14:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Quick answer, fully automatic, or selective fire automatics (in any caliber) are not legal in the USA w/out a Class 3 license. Even with one you risk arrest if caught carrying or transporting one. In this atmosphere of 'Home Land Security' you have to justify your 'need for being in possession of an automatic weapon out on the streets.'
Best bet, check with BATF in your State.
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2007-02-17 09:37:09 · answer #6 · answered by H 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Stirling used to make a semi-auto .22 that could be modified to auto. Autos are only fun for a short time the novelty wears off pretty quick...
2007-02-17 02:35:16 · answer #7 · answered by roger a 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't think of any reason why you'd need a fully automatic weapon unless you were up to some dirty work. You'd be wasting ammo. If you can't kill clean with one shot, you should ask yourself if you really need it. However in the interest of answering your question, check out www.cabelas.com. I've seen a device there that you attach to the trigger guard and crank. It supposedly makes your semi-automatic fire 4 rounds for every turn of the crank handle. I honestly believe though that this would be hard on your gun. Don't say you weren't warned..
2007-02-17 06:47:00 · answer #8 · answered by Lame Eagle 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
This is one of those ''it aint gonna happen'' questions.
2007-02-17 12:21:49 · answer #9 · answered by L J 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
umm...may I ask what you plan to do with an automatic sub-machine gun?
For squirrel hunting, that might be overkill.
2007-02-16 23:32:41 · answer #10 · answered by GeneL 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋