2007-03-23 14:34:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If you mean full auto, read this FAQ:
http://www.cs.cmu.edu/afs/cs.cmu.edu/user/wbardwel/public/nfalist/nfa_faq.txt
BTW, it isn't "its in the thousands to even put a[n] application in" - it's $200. Read the FAQ, get the FACTS.
(Note the line above is an edit and was a *response* to Spade's comments about the cost of the application to purchase an NFA weapon. It is exactly $200, mandated by the National Firearms Act. This is also an edit.)
If you mean semi-automatic, you wil need a license only if you live in one of the "People's Republic Of " states (e.g.. Hawaii, Massajewsits, Kalifornia, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland). In the free states all you need is $800 (for an AR-15, less for lesser rifles).
2007-03-23 14:48:07 · answer #1 · answered by damien 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you mean fully automatic you have to live in a state that allows it and apply with the BATF the cost is $200. However the total number that was allowed in civilian hands was fixed several years ago and you will have to buy an existing weapon. The prices have gone up a great deal, you would be looking at $7000-20,000 to buy one. If you lived in New Zealand you could get one under a collector's license but never shoot it.
There are also very few shooting ranges in the US that will allow you to shoot them, the danger of putting rounds over the berm is to great. So unless you have a lot of money to spend and live in the utter boonies they are not very practical to own.
Now if you mean semi automatic there is no problem though some states have "assault weapons" bans, which means the semi auto's that have folding stocks and have flash hiders are frown upon. Bayonet lugs are a bugaboo unless the weapons is something historic like the M-1 Garand. Never quite understood the bayonet thing. I have yet to hear of a drive by bayoneting.
2007-03-23 23:36:21 · answer #2 · answered by SW28fan 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Where the hell do some of you "people" get your information? Do you just make it up as you go along? It's not illegal to own a full auto weapon in the USA, some states may prohibit it, but the vast majority of the 50 states allows private ownership of select fire weapons with a 200 dollar tax stamp, not THOUSANDS of dollars just to put in the paperwork, seriously, if you don't know what the hell you're talking about DON"T ANSWER!
2007-03-23 22:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by boker_magnum 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't know where everyone got their information but in most states the ban for owning automatic firearms was lifted about 2 years ago. I know for sure in the south the general public can own them but in the north east and west coast I think it is a lot harder to obtain the weapons legally. But if you still need further information I would try the BATF or your local gun store owner, they will know for your area
2007-03-23 22:30:36 · answer #4 · answered by Cowboy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
LOL SPADES
did you eaven read damien's post before awnsering? you copeid that line form him!
and i'm more on his side, they wont charge you that much for a lisence, that is pointless, $200 is alot more realistick.
2007-03-23 22:25:55 · answer #5 · answered by Shimrra 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a license, it's a tax stamp. It costs $200.00.
2007-03-23 22:47:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My GOOD freinds at the BATF will be glad to help you.
2007-03-23 21:48:34 · answer #7 · answered by havenjohnny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATF is the government organization you need to talk too.
2007-03-23 21:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Get your check book out...its in the thousands to even put a application in...Go talk to your local sherrifs office and ask them for details.
2007-03-23 21:57:12 · answer #9 · answered by Spades Of Columbia 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Try osama bin laden
2007-03-27 17:04:22 · answer #10 · answered by jim bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋