aside from money, like what level degree in safety or something, im just wondering, does anyone know?
2007-10-28 11:31:17 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
a tax stamp. It costs you $200.00.
Just go to your local class 3 dealer and they will walk you through the entire process.
2007-10-28 14:50:52 · answer #1 · answered by USMCstingray 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It varies according to state laws. Some states don't allow you to own full autos. Other than the special processes that are done to get a tax stamp and going to a dealer of class 3 firearms; the rest will be like purchasing any other firearm
Here in Wisconsin, a person would need to first find a "transferable" full auto, unless they wish to hold a manufacture's license. Upon finding a transferable one, a purcahse through a dealer is initiated (sorry no private sales of these). To start the process, a tax stamp must be obtained from the ATF. This will require a 200 check, forms from the dealer, 2 copies of your finger prints on ATF approved cards, and 2 passport sized photos of yourself. These get sent to the ATF and the wait begins, it can be anywhere from as short as a couple months to almost a year, depending upon how much the ATF drags their feet.
After you get the stamp, you visit the dealer again and if all goes well, you should now haev your gun.
Keep the orignal papers and stamp in a VERY safe place; bank safe deposit boxes are pretty good. Keep copies of the paperwork and stamp with the gun at all times.
Colter raises good points here. If the gun is lost or stolen, you have 24 hours to report it to the ATF or you can end up in trouble. Most people that own these guns have very high quality safes, heavy and solid. A good safe and insurance are two things you should consider if you ever want to purchase such a firearm.
Some people love full auto guns while others grow tired of them quickly. I would strongly recommend shooting many of them to make sure you find one that you will want to keep for a while. When you do, also make sure you have plenty of spare parts in case something breaks. Lastly, feeding these guns can be a chore, some calibers get to be extremely costly. Like one in a plentiful caliber that will be around a long time; nothing sucks more than having to handload each round and burn up 20-30 of them in just a few seconds.
2007-10-28 14:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by Matt M 5 · 3⤊ 1⤋
If you live in one of the states that allow ownership of a class 3 weapon, you need to find a class three dealer, purchase the firearm of your choice, then undergo an extensive background investigation, including being fingerprinted etc. This can take from 3 months to a year to complete. If you have a spotless history, no felonies etc, no domestic battery and get thru the check, you then pay an additional $200.00 to purchase a federal tax stamp. This is attached to the approved paperwork for the weapon. You show this paperwork to the dealer who will turn your weapon over to you. This paperwork must accompany the firearm at all times with no exception. The firearm must be stored in an approved safe or locking storage area, and, the BATF can "inspect" the firearm and it's storage at any time.
2007-10-28 16:07:01 · answer #3 · answered by randy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Some states forbid ownership of automatic weapons no matter what you do. Assuming you're not in one of those, the federal government says that you'll need to get a tax stamp, which requires you to get a background check and the approval from your local chief law enforcement agent in your area.
2007-10-28 11:54:29 · answer #4 · answered by fishtrembleatmyname 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need a CLASS 3 FIREARMS LICENSE. You need a spotless background. You have to fill out a bunch of papers and mail them in for approval which can take months. Then, if you get approved, you need about 20,000 dollars to get a full auto weapon. Then you get to empty the bank every time you go shooting in order to keep it in ammo. Also, if your gun is ever stolen, the FBI, CIA and BATFE will look up your butt with a microscope every week for the rest of your life. ....Doesn't it sound fun? For most people, full auto is not worth the money or the hastle.
2007-10-28 12:17:27 · answer #5 · answered by Colter B 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You can check out the requirments and explainations of them at http://www.autoweapons.com.
Then you can have a look at what they have in inventory!
Short answer?
If you've stayed out of trouble with the law, and haven't been declared insane, live in a state that allows them, and are a US citizen over 21, you are in buisness.
Oh, you also have to be immune to sticker-shock, as the price of full-auto's has blown completely and totally through the roof.
2007-10-28 19:17:24 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It can't be aside from the money; you need plenty of it to buy the proper license for ownership for each and every weapon. Go to US Government/BATF/firearms/class 3. Have plenty of paper for your printer.
2007-10-29 03:43:20 · answer #7 · answered by acmeraven 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It almost takes an act of Congress, so it isn't worth the trouble nor the money involved.
2007-10-28 23:58:24 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need a license from the govt
2007-10-28 11:36:55 · answer #9 · answered by crengle60 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋