So I hear stories, but how many do you think are really sitting around in someones attic, or basement? I know there has to be some.
Uh...NO you can't apply for a tax stamp...Until there is an Amnesty , it cannot be registered. It will be confiscated and destroyed...I don't think a rusty old gun in the attic collecting dust is going to get you in too much trouble under the defense of even a public defender. And, when you do come across it, you can always apply for the tax stamp at that point.
If they find one in your home that looks like it has been kept up, cleaned, ammo & accessories for it found as well and it is something you obviously have known about...that is what will get you in trouble.
I refuse to answer this question.
As allowed under the Fifth Amendment, of the U.S. Constitution![/QUOTE
Don't take this wrong. Please.
But to some, that kind of a comment/statement in and of itself can be construed as self-incriminating.
Not saying you are or did self incriminate yourself. I'm just saying that to some, it could seem that way.
As to the question put forth by the original poster, I have no doubt there are many unregistered class III firearms floating around in basements, safes, hidden walls, buried and in attics.
Legally owned and transferable MG's are rather valuable items these days. In 1986 the law was changed, it stopped the manufacture of machine guns that were available to be sold to a private citizens. Since then due to the limited number, prices have skyrocketed. A M1A1 Thompson that was available for $ 500.00 to $ 1000.00 (plus transfer tax of $ 200.00) are now bringing $ 15,000.00 plus! Rare guns are way out of reach for the average joe. I have seen MG 42's sell for $ 40,000.00. The last transferable mini gun was over $145,000.00.i don't know why anybody would want one. full auto is a waist of ammo and accuracy. I'll take semi any day.