> The ONLY part of the full auto M-16 that is controlled and is considered
> to BE the full auto part is the auto sear itself.
Well, yes, and no. Remember that the ATF can pretty much make up the rules
as they go. Case in point is US v. Olofson, where the defendant was
convicted of illegal transfer of a machine gun - said "machine gun"
consisting of an AR-15 with an M16 hammer, trigger, disconnector, and
selector - according to the ATF. No auto sear, but still a machine gun
because they got it to hammer-follow.
> It IS a federal offense to simply OWN the parts that make a full auto
> firearm, UNLESS you have a class 3 FFL and have the paperwork as well,
> then you can own the full auto firearm itself.
No, you don't need to be a SOT (no such thing as a class 3 FFL) to own a
full-auto firearm. You simply have to complete an ATF Form 4, get a
background check, and pay your $200 tax. Of course, you have to live in a
state that allows such possession, as well.
Steve W. - 06 Mar 2009 15:38 GMT
>> The ONLY part of the full auto M-16 that is controlled and is considered
>> to BE the full auto part is the auto sear itself.
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> selector - according to the ATF. No auto sear, but still a machine gun
> because they got it to hammer-follow.
TRUE, I think it comes down to what the particular agent "feels the law
means" at any given moment.
>> It IS a federal offense to simply OWN the parts that make a full auto
>> firearm, UNLESS you have a class 3 FFL and have the paperwork as well,
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> background check, and pay your $200 tax. Of course, you have to live in
> a state that allows such possession, as well.
Most certainly is a class three FFL, Its a Title 1 tag with a Class
three tax stamp. Allows the holder to sell NFA restricted firearms. AKA
Automatic Weapons and other restricted sales toys.
Makes ownership of any of the fun stuff MUCH easier, but it isn't cheap!!!

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Tom Lawrence - 06 Mar 2009 21:06 GMT
> Most certainly is a class three FFL, Its a Title 1 tag with a Class
> three tax stamp. Allows the holder to sell NFA restricted firearms. AKA
> Automatic Weapons and other restricted sales toys.
Well, this is mostly semantics, but the "Class 1, Class 2, Class 3" are
classes of Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) status. This is completely
SEPARATE from a Federal Firearms License. To deal in Title 2 firearms, one
must be a Class 3 SOT, as well as possess a Type 1 FFL - as Title 2 firearms
(regulated by NFA '34) are also covered by regulations of Title 1 firearms
(GCA '68). Class 3 SOT's can possess NFA items without paying the tax, but
require an 01 FFL to transfer (sell) them.
Denny - 07 Mar 2009 18:28 GMT
> > The ONLY part of the full auto M-16 that is controlled and is considered
> > to BE the full auto part is the auto sear itself.
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> selector - according to the ATF. No auto sear, but still a machine gun
> because they got it to hammer-follow.
Right. That rifle went full auto several times before he got arrested.
> > It IS a federal offense to simply OWN the parts that make a full auto
> > firearm, UNLESS you have a class 3 FFL and have the paperwork as well,
[quoted text clipped - 4 lines]
> background check, and pay your $200 tax. Of course, you have to live in a
> state that allows such possession, as well.
The other thing to look at is if you own an ar or the parts to make
one, the batf will assume that if you also own the full auto sear you
will put the pieces together to make the ar full auto. Simple
possesion of the full auto sear is not good unless you have the
paperwork for it.
If someone ever even tried to give me an auto sear I'd turn and
run...
Denny
beekeep - 08 Mar 2009 13:39 GMT
>If someone ever even tried to give me an auto sear I'd turn and
>run...
>
>Denny
It wouldn't do any good, trhey would just aim at your furry white tail.
beekeep
Tom Lawrence - 09 Mar 2009 16:33 GMT
> If someone ever even tried to give me an auto sear I'd turn and
> run...
Wow.... if Roy can't hit this softball out of the park.... :)
Roy - 09 Mar 2009 22:30 GMT
>> If someone ever even tried to give me an auto sear I'd turn and
>> run...
>
> Wow.... if Roy can't hit this softball out of the park.... :)
Nah, Tom it was just to friggin' easy!! Comes a time when ya have to show
some compassion to ol' wide ride.
But damn!! Can ya just picture that fat a.s rumbleing down the street
Denny - 11 Mar 2009 02:02 GMT
> >> If someone ever even tried to give me an auto sear I'd turn and
> >> run...
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>
> But damn!! Can ya just picture that fat a.s rumbleing down the street
BK, Tom and ole Roy....
I gave ya'll a couple of days to play with this and nothing....not a
damned thing. Senility and old age setting in????
I'm disappointed........
Denny
Roy - 11 Mar 2009 12:51 GMT
On Mar 9, 5:30 pm, "Roy" <R...@home.net> wrote:
> "Tom Lawrence" <n...@go.away.edu> wrote in message
>
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>
> But damn!! Can ya just picture that fat a.s rumbleing down the street
BK, Tom and ole Roy....
I gave ya'll a couple of days to play with this and nothing....not a
damned thing. Senility and old age setting in????
I'm disappointed........
You just can't be pleased. Ya bitch 'cause you think you get picked on. Then
when folks let a golden opertunity go by ya bitch anyway.
Nobody made a remark about regarding your daughter out shooting your fat
a.s.
Jodi didn't mention cookies or the fact that you'll never see any.
Nobody said anything about you being tied up with "the machine"
Your neighbor and new "best friend" sno fool wasn't tied to you. Although
you've probably tied each other up.
There was no cheap shot about WC or sliders. Your gormet food
There was no mention about a full auto and a fat guy in a pink rabbit suit.
Hell nobody said a thing about carrots!
Still ya bitch and moan. I don't get it. Must be a Budd rule.
<GBMFG>
Roy
Denny
Denny - 12 Mar 2009 01:29 GMT
> On Mar 9, 5:30 pm, "Roy" <R...@home.net> wrote:
>
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>
> Denny
Damn..... You must have had to stand up to think all that up. I feel
special now.. <G>
Denny
>> Same way you can legally own a full auto parts kit for an AR or AK47.
>> Owning
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> The ONLY part of the full auto M-16 that is controlled and is considered
> to BE the full auto part is the auto sear itself.
Wrong, you can have the parts, even order them online except for the
sear/receiver. Using it is where the trouble lies. Kinda similar to owning a
piece of pipe or a plain washer but if you call it a silencer part then it
is NFA.