InkEd
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I was curious if it would be possible to legally convert a new production Thompson to full auto? If so, would it just be the standard $200 tax stamp (in addition to the conversion cost, of course)?
A Type 07 FFL Class 3 SOT can legally convert a new production semi-auto Thompson to full-auto, it would be considered a post-'86 MG. But, it could only be legally transfered to FFL/SOT dealer or a Mil/Gov/LE agency. If the Type 07 Class 2 SOT loses their SOT status, they would need to transfer out the Thompson to a FFL/SOT dealer or Mil/Gov/LE agency.InkEd said:I was curious if it would be possible to legally convert a new production Thompson to full auto? If so, would it just be the standard $200 tax stamp (in addition to the conversion cost, of course)?
Sure, but you had better be in the business of making and selling firearms and not fueling a hobby of yours.So, if I was to get an FFL license could I do it? What about making a "post sample" if I also owned machining equipment?
So, if I was to get an FFL license could I do it? What about making a "post sample" if I also owned machining equipment?
Nope. When the fee initially went from $500 to $1750 I submitted one of only 29 public comments, and I asked then for the fee structure to be set based on the company's annual revenue. No dice.Up again? Sheesh. How 'bout a reduced rate for small companies, like they do with the SOT itself?
The short answer is that it is illegal for you to convert a Thompson to full auto. You would not want to convert a new closed bolt anyway.Sheesh! What the heck does the government have against us owning full auto weapons?
I am willing to pay for a tax stamp and jump through a few hoops. However, I don't think I should have to pay crazy annual fees and jump through flaming hoops while riding a unicycle.
The whole thing just seems absurd to me.