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Originally Posted by Ronbo
Yep, two major changes in the laws:
Gun control act of '68 was the big one, however possession of "components" were still legal (somewhat) without license.
Then in '86 possession of any component was considered the same as having a un-licensed machine gun. The NRA published articles about Colt AR-15s that were assembled with one or more M-16 parts that a few people got nailed by the BATF over, I checked mine and sure enough there was one M-16 part in it (disconnecter). Needless to say I switched that out pronto.
Even legal transfers can be a big PIA if not impossible, depends on your local sheriff's stance on signing off on them. You also toss out your right to not be searched as the BATF has the right to enter hour home to preform "inspections" with no notice given. (and no warrant needed)
If it's not NFA-listed, stay away.
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I already have a federal tax stamp for a supressed 10/22 I built up a few years ago and your right,batf has the right to come anytime to see the aformentioned weapon which I really don't have a problem with. I also remember the new laws in 87 . I had several built up ar15/m16's that only needed drop in sears ,I was legal as long as the sear wasn't installed. When the law changed I broke them down and went back to stock selling the parts to a class 3 dealer.
The atf's curio and relic list gives amnesty to normally illegal guns which are on their list. My gun is there . I also personally know two people who have contacted the atf and were able to get guns not on the list added .I am not sure how the current state or our world has affected that .I also realize if I were to take possession of this gun it would be an offense. If I am lucky enough to learn it will work and do get the chance to own it I have a class 3 dealer who will pick it up store it while I do the application process.
I appreciate the input, I was hoping to hear from a dealer who has had experience with this issue.
thanks,Tk