My uncle, who was a cop convinced him to get them registered with the NYPD ... they were confiscated and he never saw them again ... draw your own conclusions on what to do.
Forget it if you live in NY or CA but for the machineguns it will require NFA approval I think its either the form 1 or 3 its been a while since I messed with it and removing the firing pin wont be sufficient. I know the rock island auction company does help with Transfer and will hold on to the items until the file is complete it will take a while 6 months or more.
My father was a city cop and he tells a story about a call he went on.
During the late 1960's he went on call, the mother had called about a machine gun that he son mailed home from Vietnam.
Cops took that as well.
My dad was a 1st Sgt in the 80th inf division, Patton’s 3rd army ... he was WIA outside Bastogne on Christmas Day in 1944 ... my uncle was a Nassau Cty detective and I think we lost the guns in the mid to late 50s.
Did your dad talk about his experiences in the war? Â
Yeah, it's the link below. As long as it was made prior to 1986 you don't have to remove the firing pin or any other part (depending on your state)
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Full-auto machine guns fit into a certain class of firearms called National Firearms Act of 1934 (NFA) firearms. These NFA firearms have extra regulations and controls. For example, unlike with “standard” firearms, NFA firearms (such as machine guns, silencers, etc.) are registered with the federal government and tracked from lawful owner to lawful owner – permission must be obtained prior to the transfer of these types of firearms and the ATF keeps a log of all currently registered NFA firearms.
But a machine gun is covered under the National Firearms Act. If the machine gun was not previously registered, it would have to be abandoned under federal law. If it was previously registered, you may be able to arrange a transfer at a Federal Firearms Licensee (Gun Shop). There are also state laws to consider, depending on where you live. Link - ( New Window )
not ordinance. Second, I would NEVER tell the government, state or local authorities about it. It was officially inherited and now it's yours. Why do they need to know? They'll just make your life a living hell with endless paperwork, or worse, they'll confiscate it and you'll never see it again.
That a guy with the handle “rebel yell” is advising you to violate federal law and keep possession of an unregistered machine gun, haha.
He’s right though. If you report it, you will likely have to abandon it to ATF agents or an FFL.
Funny thing is, I'm from upstate NY. I chose Rebel Yell cuz' Eli went to Ole Miss (Rebels, get it?). I was being a bit facetious with my response, but after having served 36 years active duty in he Navy, I learned early on never to trust the government. "Hey, take this seven series Antrax shot"...I promise it won't hurt you.
That’s a sound reason for both your handle and your opinion! Thanks for your career of service!
Thanks, brother. It was truly an honor to serve our country. As much as I criticize the government, I love this country. I just retired this July and am still trying to figure out "retired" life, but it sure is great so far.
A guy who had a cabin in the area had purchased a water cooled Browning 1917 Machine Gun off the street in NYC - 1920's.
The guy is long deceased but I believe his family still has the machine gun as well as other artifacts.
During the late 1960's he went on call, the mother had called about a machine gun that he son mailed home from Vietnam.
Cops took that as well.
A guy who had a cabin in the area had purchased a water cooled Browning 1917 Machine Gun off the street in NYC - 1920's.
The guy is long deceased but I believe his family still has the machine gun as well as other artifacts.
Everyone in the Adirondacks owns a Browning water cooled ..pffft :)
During the late 1960's he went on call, the mother had called about a machine gun that he son mailed home from Vietnam.
Cops took that as well.
My dad was a 1st Sgt in the 80th inf division, Patton’s 3rd army ... he was WIA outside Bastogne on Christmas Day in 1944 ... my uncle was a Nassau Cty detective and I think we lost the guns in the mid to late 50s.
Yeah, it's the link below. As long as it was made prior to 1986 you don't have to remove the firing pin or any other part (depending on your state)
link - ( New Window )
Link - ( New Window )
He’s right though. If you report it, you will likely have to abandon it to ATF agents or an FFL.
He’s right though. If you report it, you will likely have to abandon it to ATF agents or an FFL.
Funny thing is, I'm from upstate NY. I chose Rebel Yell cuz' Eli went to Ole Miss (Rebels, get it?). I was being a bit facetious with my response, but after having served 36 years active duty in he Navy, I learned early on never to trust the government. "Hey, take this seven series Antrax shot"...I promise it won't hurt you.
Thanks, brother. It was truly an honor to serve our country. As much as I criticize the government, I love this country. I just retired this July and am still trying to figure out "retired" life, but it sure is great so far.