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hrdwareguy · 05-28-2004, 03:22 PM

This is an informative post, but mainly I wanted a place to put this info so I could link to it everytime someone in the Politics forum says that every Tom, Dick and Harry can get a Full Auto because the AWB looks like it's going to sunset.

Type 2 firearms are also called class 3. They include fully automatic weapons and silencers.

Here are the steps a person must take to legally own a Type 2 (Class 3) Firearm:

1) Find a class 3 dealer. Not as easy as you might think. Class 3 dealers mus first have their FFL (Federal Firearms License) and be doing business. Then on top of the fee they pay for this, they must pay $500 per year to be able to sell calls 3 items.

2) Find a class 3 item you want to purchase from said class 3 dealer.

3) The dealer puts the item on hold for you and fills out some paperwork. Dealer then gives you the paperwork.

4) You take the paperwork to your local law enforcement and have them sign it. Basically saying they don't think you are going to go tearing up the neighborhood with it.

5) You send $200, a set of fingerprints, and a passport photo to the A-T-F.

6) The A-T-F does a more extensive background check on you. If approved, they draft a letter that includes a color copy of your passport photo as part of the letter along with your finger prints.

7) The letter is sent back to the store owner along with a tax stamp. The store owner must contact you with 48 hours of receiving this letter.

8) You go back to the store and pay for the item, usually these items start at $600 - $800 plus the $200 you already spent.

9) Store owner sells you the item and gives you the letter and tax stamp. The letter and stamp MUST remain with the purchased item at ALL times. Smart people make their first stop a Kinko's and get color copies. Then they go to the bank and put the original in the Safety deposit box.

10) The A-T-F has every right to verify the letter and tax stamp are with the item you purchased any time they want.

Every Class 3 item you purchase costs you an additional $200 for the tax stamp.

05-28-2004, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
hrdwareguy "Officer, I was in fear for my life" Location: Oklahoma City	What it takes to own a Type 2 (Class 3) Firearm: This is an informative post, but mainly I wanted a place to put this info so I could link to it everytime someone in the Politics forum says that every Tom, Dick and Harry can get a Full Auto because the AWB looks like it's going to sunset. Type 2 firearms are also called class 3. They include fully automatic weapons and silencers. Here are the steps a person must take to legally own a Type 2 (Class 3) Firearm: 1) Find a class 3 dealer. Not as easy as you might think. Class 3 dealers mus first have their FFL (Federal Firearms License) and be doing business. Then on top of the fee they pay for this, they must pay $500 per year to be able to sell calls 3 items. 2) Find a class 3 item you want to purchase from said class 3 dealer. 3) The dealer puts the item on hold for you and fills out some paperwork. Dealer then gives you the paperwork. 4) You take the paperwork to your local law enforcement and have them sign it. Basically saying they don't think you are going to go tearing up the neighborhood with it. 5) You send $200, a set of fingerprints, and a passport photo to the A-T-F. 6) The A-T-F does a more extensive background check on you. If approved, they draft a letter that includes a color copy of your passport photo as part of the letter along with your finger prints. 7) The letter is sent back to the store owner along with a tax stamp. The store owner must contact you with 48 hours of receiving this letter. 8) You go back to the store and pay for the item, usually these items start at $600 - $800 plus the $200 you already spent. 9) Store owner sells you the item and gives you the letter and tax stamp. The letter and stamp MUST remain with the purchased item at ALL times. Smart people make their first stop a Kinko's and get color copies. Then they go to the bank and put the original in the Safety deposit box. 10) The A-T-F has every right to verify the letter and tax stamp are with the item you purchased any time they want. Every Class 3 item you purchase costs you an additional $200 for the tax stamp. __________________ Gun Control is hitting what you aim at Aim for the TFP, Donate Today Last edited by hrdwareguy; 05-28-2004 at 03:25 PM..