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  • Is it legal to own a fully automatic submachine gun in the US?

    I know that it is illegal to purchase one made after the National Firearms Act of 1933 but is it legal to own a pre-1933 submachine gun like a Thompson submachine gun? Just curious.
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    That's a Thompson model 1921 with a 30 round clip. It can be fired either as a semi automatic or full automatic and is renowned for its ability to almost never jam even if submerged in water or if mud gets in the housing. It's also a .45 calbre so it packs a hell of a punch.



    Thompson model 1928 which has a forward hand grip and a 50 round drum.
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      In the main, no, but there are exceptions. You can get a collectors license, and I am sure certain security types can get a licence as well.
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      • #4
        On the upside you can still buy a Berret .50cal sniper rifle.




        That thing will go through concrete, bricks, armored fighting vehicles... What ever.
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        • #5
          Yes. I carry this with me at all times:
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          • #6
            As far as I know, you need the appropriate license and a weapon that has been previously registered with the government. These are extremely hard to come by and outrageously expensive. But, assuming you can find and afford one, it's perfectly legal so long as you file the appropriate paperwork with the ATF.
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            • #7
              Originally posted by Oerdin
              On the upside you can still buy a Berret .50cal sniper rifle.




              That thing will go through concrete, bricks, armored fighting vehicles... What ever.
              I guess we can kiss the new Prez goodbye...
              Unbelievable!

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              • #8
                Originally posted by Oerdin
                On the upside you can still buy a Berret .50cal sniper rifle.




                That thing will go through concrete, bricks, armored fighting vehicles... What ever.
                Not water. Mythbusters proved it, but I can't find the video online.
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                • #9
                  Somehow putting the President in an aquarium sounds like an inefficient way to protect him ...
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                  • #10
                    The very first water president.

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                    • #11
                      Originally posted by Jon Miller
                      The very first water president.

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                      If, IF jon! I swear to god if you jinx this...
                      Unbelievable!

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Darius871


                          If, IF jon! I swear to god if you jinx this...
                          I think you might need it either way...
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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by Seedle


                            Not water. Mythbusters proved it, but I can't find the video online.
                            Is it one of the episodes listed here?

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