Does anyone know if its legal to buy a fully automatic firearm in CA?
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sorry kaindragon, i think you mean semi-autos\n\nBRGWSKI:  FYI--I never said buying anything was illegal; I just corrected someone else's phrasing.  And, by the way, I voted for President Bush, twice.
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They make a pellet rifle that takes two of the small CO2 tanks that is very quite and has power of 22 cal rifle.  But if you are rich then a silenced rifle would be sure thing.   They are not illegal like un educated people think.   but they are expensive.  Must buy through a class 3 gun dealer and must wait for FBI background check plus pay $200 tax on the gun.   Best bet is the crossman rifle that takes the CO2 tanks but you must remember that they are power full and deadly. be sure there is nothing behind your target that you wouldn't want to hit with possible misses.
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do you have permission to use airsofts on private land while you are here? no licence is required for private land and under 12 ft lbs. everything else is an offence. and you really dont want a real police hkmp5 pointed at you.\n\nsave the hassle and go paintballing to an organsied site like http://www.paintballgames.co.uk/ im sure they would be pleased to equip you with all the kit that you need for air powered fun. and possibly put you in touch with local sporting stores they recommend. give it a shot! ;)\n\nbuying kit here is expensive too. and some of it you would (obviously) not be allowed to take home. so be wise in your purchases. and on the safe side of the uk law, which is very strict.\n\nin all.. i think its best you book a few days at a good paintball park than risk being arrested. imo. =)
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nSimply .... you can't!\n\nUnder federal law, you must be 18 years old to purchase a long arm (rifle or shotgun), and 21 to purchase a handgun. Under some elements of the federal law, a minor can not even legally handle their parent's legally acquired firearms in their presence or with their consent. State laws typically mirror federal law. Basically, it is best to wait a few years, and no jeopardize your right/privilege to own a firearm when you are of legal age!
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Depending on the state in which you reside, the answer may be a qualified "yes." In order to purchase a Class III (select fire) firearm, you need a couple of things:\n\n1. It has to be legal in your state.\n\n2. You need permission from the chief law enforcement officer in your county - ordinarily the sheriff.\n\n3. You need to decide EXACTLY what firearm you want to purchase - not just the model, but the exact serial number. You'll need that for the next step.\n\n3a. The firearm has to have been manufactured, assembled (and imported, where applicable)  prior to May 19, 1986.\n\n4. You need to fill out an ATF form (number escapes me) begging permission from them to own such a firearm. You need to include the serial number, hence step #3.\n\n5. You need to have a secure location to place the firearm in your house. The ATF can show up any time - day or night - for a spot check to see that the gun is on the premises listed in step 4 and that you're the only one that has access to it.\n\n6. You need to pay a $200 tax for having such a firearm. I don't recall if it's $200 once or every year, but it's a pittance. Annoying, but a pittance.\n\nReally, your best bet is to find a dealer that specializes in Class III firearms. A quick call to a local gun shop will help you find one.
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Bound's hubby here:\n\nUnder current federal law, any sale made by a holder of a FFL (Federal Firearms License) must conduct a National Instant Check. Only private party sales are currently exempt from this check. However, whoever bought the firearm first is the registered owner start a paper trail when they sell a firearms because they never know what future owner will use it unlawfully.\n\nBe forewarned... most stated do not allow property owners the right to use lethal force to protect property (your stated reason for buying a rifle). In most states, if you use lethal force to protect property you will find yourself facing charges for murder.\n\nHave a nice day. Good luck.
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33-round pistol mags cannot be shipped to addresses in California; Hawaii; Massachusetts; New York; Toledo, Ohio; Chicago, Illinois; Cincinnati, Ohio; New Jersey; Cleveland, Ohio; Columbus, Ohio; Dayton, Ohio; and Maryland. \n\nMan, do some of you people just spew the first thing that comes to your mind whether you have a clue or not? I just saw an earlier question where people had voted on an answer that was wrong. If you don't know don't answer and don't vote. First they are legal second they exist without being made at home third it is legal to own magazines that say law enforcement only. I know the last one seems strange but it partly has to do with the expired awb\n\nanother place to get them is cheaperthandirt.com Boker if you mentioned that one I am sorry
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Any class III firearms dealer should be able to order one - however, they are legal for sale only to other class III dealers, or to military/law enforcement personnel.  Since they are manufactured after the 1986 automatic weapons ban, it is not possible to legally own one as a private citizen.  Only automatic weapons registered as "Transferable" may be purchased and owned legally by the general public.  There is a $200 transfer fee, a criminal background check, and a waiting period of however long it takes the BATF to process the paperwork.\n\nTo become a class III dealer, you need to contact the BATF (Bureau of alcohol, tobacco, and firearms).  I think the fee for becoming a dealer is $1500.00, and you have to pass one heck of a background check.  This allows you to buy and sell class III firearms (each weapon will require the $200 transfer).  There are three classes - transferable, pre-86 samples, and post-86 samples.\n\nAs a dealer, you can trade in all three types.  If you let your dealer status lapse, you may keep all transferable and pre-86 samples then in your posession.  Post-86 samples (such as the 18C) will need to be sold to another class III dealer or be destroyed.  The BATF frowns upon people becoming dealers only to enhance their collection (Samples are much less expensive than transferable weapons), so be prepared for some scrutiny if you never actually sell a weapon.\n\nThere is no license that will grant carry permission to a full automatic.  You may own and transport weapons provided the transfer fee has been paid, (you will be issued a tax stamp as proof the weapon is legally registered) but you cannot carry them on your person as a concealed weapon.\n\nThere are other full auto pistols that are transferable.  The cheapest I've seen are Ingram MAC-10 and similar weapons for around $4000-$6000.  The Beretta 93R is another full auto pistol, but I haven't been able to find out if any were made pre-86.
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"FIRST OF ALL, it is illegal to own any form of M16 such as M-4, M-1, M-15 according to my knowledge. Some couple of years ago, I think President Bush put up some arms restrictions. No citizen can own any form of an AK or M-16. It was something like that." \n\n\n\nOR NOT\n\nYou can own an M16, M4, m4, M15 as long as it it set to single shot. also the civy version is the AR 15, and are used in law enforcement.\n\nthe Carbine was the M 14\n\nGo to any pawn shop in killeen texas. LOL
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Regardless of whoever answers what, check with the Minnesota DNR (Department of Natural Resources).  Also if you go to places where you can purchase hunting licenses (usually places that you can buy guns) they have booklets available that clearly spell out all the can's and can not's of hunting.  Don't just blindly ask somebody on Yahoo, go straight to the source.  That way if you do get busted for something illegal you can't tell the game warden that you "thought" it was ok just because that is what you heard.  Hunting laws are often different than those for recreational shooting.  I know in Wisconsin laser sights are illegal for deer, but just fine for the shooting range.  For other animals I'm not sure.  I highly doubt silencers are legal for hunting, but wouldn't think they would be illegal for the shooting range.  But honestly I don't know.  Check with the DNR and local Police.  A simple phone call is all it takes to keep you out of jail.
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i live in illinois, and i know that you have to be 18 to buy it.  it could require a FOID card, but i kinda doubt that, since air guns are nothing compared to the other weapons out there.
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i just checked into this myself for i live here also, but all you have to do is be shure the buyer is 18 years old,. if its a private sale and your not a dealer you dont have to get a backround for a rifle ,ALL pistols or anything in the pistol class such as a asslt rifles w/ folding stocks must be registered with the local police,...I suggest a bill of sale on all firearms in triplicat at least with one witness so that if anything bad happens with said weapon...say stolen and used in a crime, you are not liable. Rifles are traced by the original sale of the weapon,not by the subsequent sales unless sold by a dealer,or reregistered to the new owner via the police station.
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No, its not true.\n\nFully automatic weapons have been restricted in the United States since the National Firearms Act of 1934. Before that they were perfectly legal.\n\nThe Thompson submachine gun was developed in 1915 and went into production in 1920.
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if it is semi-auto then it is not "technically" an ak-47 even though for all practical purposes it is one just not fully auto.  thus it is treated exactly as any normal long rifle is, which means you do not have to do anything special at all.  just buy it and move on.
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You have to sell "X" amount of guns in a given time (I don't remember the amount offhand) provided by the BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives) in order to keep your license legitamite. Also you may want to look at the NRA website for more info...hope this helps
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lets get some thing strate non of you know what your talking about, shotguns are not classed as firearms there smothbors, rifles are firearms. Both you requiare a licence for which can be obtained by contacting your local constabulary for an aplication form, then the veting begins (shotgun and firearms certificate) As long as you have the right certificate then every hunnting rifel is legal to you, as long as its endorsed on your licence and you are a member of a clube or have the apropriate land to use it on. There is a rifle for every job from rabbits to foxs right the way up to deer and more
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There are some states that the sale, purchase, use and possession of stun guns is illegal or restricted. My best bet is to ask your local law enforcement office and find out.\nCheck out this page: www.selfsecurityplus.com/stun-guns-laws.htm