Legally carry class 3 firearm?

[ddurkof]

SO much misinformation on Title II weapons and the mythical "Class 3 License." Here are the answers for most questions asked about National Firearms Act Weapons: http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/nationa ... earms.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; .

There are no "Class Three Licenses," but there are firearms dealers licenses (FFL) who pay an additional "Occupational Tax" that allows them to deal in National Firearms Act Weapons. To transfer a weapon that is covered under the National Firearms Act one must file the form with BATFE and pay a tax of $200.00 or $5.00 for any other weapons (AOW). Once approved the form is mailed to the current owner / manufacture who then delivers to the item and paperwork to the "new owner."

Now lets say that you have spent the big bucked to buy a 1911 that was converted prior to 1986 so that it is a transferable gun, there are NO Glock 18 that are transferable to anyone other than a dealer or a .gov agency. If you have a CHL with the SA endorsement you would be legal to carry the full auto 1911. Being a machine gun would not matter.

Why you would want to do so is a whole other question. The basics to possess the weapon, you must have had the weapon transferred to you after the $200.00 tax has been paid and you have received the approved form back from the BATFE. They are fun to play and are addictive. There is nothing like shooting suppressed machine guns or belt fed or miniguns. There is nothing like paying the bill for all of the ammunition that you will burn up.

A very good boards to ask technical questions about any weapon you can come up with is http://subguns.com/boards/mgmsg.cgi" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; What ever you do, don't tell them that you have a class 3 license. You will be the brunt of jokes for years to come.

There really not that much mystery to it, just a few forms and $200.00, then the wait of 6 months before you get your new toy.

[mth91]

That was very informative. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question.

[carrydave]

just wanted to add to the question.


if i had a preban small machine pistol and the proper stamp and a chl i could then carry AFAIK.

something like this would run u 4k.there are plenty of other options for small machine pistols from the 70s and 80s that arent near as much as an m16 or m14.



http://www.impactguns.com/cobray-m11a1-380-3800107.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I would not be surprised if some people did this

what about private security firms. would your employees be able to carry new class 3 hardware to guard VIPs ?
say you run security for a vip that travels to unsafe locations abroad, you dont need the g18's or mini uzis for texas but you might be based out of Texas and need to have ownership here.

just intersting to think about even though it has no bearing on my simple life.

the glock 26 works fine for me, and i do keep a few loaded g18 mags in the car for comfort.

I could def see having more firepower for travel abroad were the location to give you the option of providing your own armed security.