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And note, that on a federal level, the only restriction are machine guns manufactured after 1968. In many states, full auto before 1968, grenade launchers, etc
by jmccree 13y ago
And note, that on a federal level, the only restriction are machine guns manufactured after 1968. In many states, full auto before 1968, grenade launchers, etc are fully legal for individuals to own. The ban on machine guns manufactured after 1968 is clearly unconstitutional. (See US v Miller, where a short barrel shotgun was ruled not protected under the 2nd amendment as it was NOT a military weapon)
- hga 13y agoActually manufactured after 1986, a poison pill in the Firearms Owners Protection Act (FOPA). 1968 is when the Gun Control Act (GCA of '68) passed, pretty much completely changing the retail arrangements, and giving the BATF something for their out of work revenuers after sugar price supports destroyed the moonshine industry. They were so abusive many doubt the US gun culture would have survived without the FOPA reigning them in somewhat. Whatever the constitutionality of the Miller Amendment, it's clear the Federal Courts are going to offer no relief.
- jmccree 13y agoThank you, my dyslexia always makes me confuse the two dates. "Firearms Owners Protection Act", just like the "Patriot Act". Great naming.