How to Legally Own a Machine Gun
As a young gun nerd with lofty aspirations but limited resources, I knew the clock was ticking. [Not sure what these terms are? Read:What Does NFA Mean?] Ever wonder how you can legally own a machine gun? The process is straightforward — but very expensive. Some CLEOs were cool, while others were not so much. This one was a family friend. A stripped M16 receiver set me back $600. The process of obtaining a transferable fully automatic weapon is the same as what is required to buy a sound suppressor or a short-barreled shotgun like this one....