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US appeals court keeps California assault weapons ban in force
(www.reuters.com)
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this post was submitted on 30 Oct 2023
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They weren't banned.
They required a $200 tax stamp at the time.
Now, they require a federal form (NFA Form 4), the $200 tax stamp and a metric ass ton of money since the public cannot purchase a full auto weapon manufactured after 1986 (Firearm Owners Protection Act of 1986).
edit: Changed the tax amount, actually looked it up.
You forgot to also add that regular people cannot do all that because they also need to be a FFL as well as have in writing documenting why they necessitate a full auto firearm manufactured after 1986 for the ATF to approve or deny.
No, I didn't, because, no they don't.
If they're manufacturing automatic weapons or wish to purchase an automatic weapons manufactured after 1986 to law enforcement, THEN you need a class 3 FFL license. If they're manufacturing, then they also need to file a form 1.
Private individuals can purchase a machine gun without an FFL, assuming your state law allows it via form 4. An FFL makes the process easier, but it's not a requirement