I've got a question. I was just reading through a recent thread about leaving a SBR at a friends house while overseas. There seemed to be a lot of folks who are of the opinion that a person who does not possess the proper tax stamp cannot be in possession of an NFA item at any time. How does this work with the various shooting schools around the country who offer full auto classes, or the "machine gun shoots" that I hear about from time to time. How would a person not "be in possession of the full auto firearm" in these cases?
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lilguy
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When we go to Vegas we go to the Gun shop out there and spend an afternoon
shooting full autos. But back in Illinois I can't handle NFA Items a local dealer because he says it a felony to do so. Go Figure.
shooting full autos. But back in Illinois I can't handle NFA Items a local dealer because he says it a felony to do so. Go Figure.
CoRoMo
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The law actually reads something along the lines of, the owner has to be in direct control of the item at all times. So, if you rent a MG and fire it at Knob Creek, the owner is right there within proximity to you and is technically still in control/possession of the item.
But loaning it to someone like you mentioned, is very different.
Corporately owned or trust owned property has to remain in the control/possession of a corporate representative or trustee, who is not otherwise prohibited from owning/possessing such property. As far as sole ownership goes, people claim that you can be in violation of the law if you leave town and leave the safe open while the wife is at the house, since she would have greater access to the NFAs than you would.
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I don't keep my SBR locked up at home. So, when I go to work, am I breaking the law?
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Its always been my understanding that you can leave it with a friend or relative, but it has to be under lock and key, and only you have the key. I believe you do have to notify the ATF if its not at "your house" though.
Having it at your house is basically in your possession as long as youre residing at the house and using it as an address. At what level its kept "locked" is could be a matter of discussion I suppose. Doors to the house, or in a safe, whos to say? Still, they dont really specify.
Having it at your house is basically in your possession as long as youre residing at the house and using it as an address. At what level its kept "locked" is could be a matter of discussion I suppose. Doors to the house, or in a safe, whos to say? Still, they dont really specify.
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