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Purchasing Assault Rifle regulations

Discussion in 'General Open/Public Discussion' started by Sarxis, 26 Dec 2012.


  1. Sarxis

    Sarxis

    Since the topic is on the table (guns), I am curious about what kind of regulations or permit procedures there are for purchasing assault type rifles.

    In Michigan, anyone who may legally own a firearm may purchase shotguns or rifles without a permit. But where do assault rifles typically fall in the regulations? I know this may vary by state, but I am just curious about the restrictions (not that I am looking to purchase one.. I do my hunting with the words of my mouth).
     
    Sarxis, 26 Dec 2012
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  2. SilverTalon

    SilverTalon DragonWolf

    Not to be overly semantic, but it's important in this case. Assault rifles (i.e. - rifles with some form of automatic fire) are strictly regulated by the federal government and require a tax stamp and extensive background checks on the order of 60-90 days to purchase. There's also various stipulations about automatic weapons produced after 1976 (I believe) that equate to you essentially needing to be a dealer to acquire them, and then only for sale to police and military. eHow outlines the process here if you were curious about assault rifles.

    However, I'm fairly certain you meant "assault weapons"; the largely made-up term generally referring to military-style rifles like the AR-15. Retail purchases of long arms in VA I think require a background check if purchased at a store and shows (same as handguns). I'm unsure if that was actually required by law, or by insurance company for liability, but the end result is the same. There are no restrictions on private sales.
     
    SilverTalon, 26 Dec 2012
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  3. Sarxis

    Sarxis

    Thank you for the semantics! I am that unfamiliar with the differences or regulations concerning firearms.
     
    Sarxis, 27 Dec 2012
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  4. Ground Chuk

    Ground Chuk BANNED

    Background checks are required by Federal law. It's from the Brady Bill.

    Anytime you buy a firearm (any firearm) from a licensed dealer (Federal Firearms License or FFL) they have to do the background check.

    Transactions between private individuals has no background check requirement. In fact, you have to be an FFL to do a background check.

    There are laws about who you can sell to, though. Here in Ohio I can't legally sell to someone out of state, nor can I buy out of state and bring it to Ohio without the use of an FFL. If I purchase out of state it has to be shipped to an FFL here in Ohio, at which point a background check will be run when I pick up the firearm at said Ohio FFL.

    Similarly, if I sell to someone out of state I must ship it to an FFL in the buyers state.
     
    Ground Chuk, 31 Dec 2012
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