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Posted: 9/15/2004 10:49:00 AM EDT

Have a hypothetical for you NY & NJ guys...

Lets say you could legally buy NFA weapons in your state (specifically machineguns), would you? If you would like to, but cannot because of the cost, please say so. Of course, if you would and could buy machineguns but are only currently precluded by your states' law, please say so.

Posted: 9/15/2004 10:57:31 AM EDT

[#1]

I would, however I have unusual circumstances where I could probably already have access to one out of state, not that I have any idea as to why you are asking.

Might be worthwhile to mention general costs, I suspect quite a few of us in NY/NJ don't know what a machinegun costs because we can't have one and never bothered to enquire. Whether you are talking $ 3k $ 8k $ 15k or more would probably matter to a lot of people

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:04:12 AM EDT

[#2]

Good point Aimless...

So lets set an arbitrary $10k threshhold:

...If you weren't precluded by state law, would any NY or NJ residents be ready, willing and able to spend at least $10k for a machinegun or two?

(and just for general price refenence, a non-Colt M16 currently runs about $9-10k, an Uzi about $6k, Mini-Uzi about $7k, M11 about $2500, AK47 about $12k, 1919 about $13k, M60 about $25-35k)

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:12:17 AM EDT

[#3]

Hell yeah, I'd at least have one or 2.

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:47:38 AM EDT

[#4]

Wow, this feels like a loaded question... Yes, if the stars aligned and we could legally do this in NJ, I would invest in some type of class III hardware. Not sure exactly what but I would pursue both firearms and cans...

That said, not sure how fast I would acquire as we're talking potentially big money here but if the laws changed tomorrow, I would have a can almost immediately and something on the order of a 16 around the beginning of the year.

Posted: 9/15/2004 11:57:46 AM EDT

[#5]

In a hart beat

why?

Posted: 9/15/2004 12:25:58 PM EDT

[#6]

Yes, I would invest some money in one. Always wanted a MP5.

Posted: 9/15/2004 2:18:37 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:
Good point Aimless...

Get a room already, you two!

So lets set an arbitrary $10k threshhold:

...If you weren't precluded by state law, would any NY or NJ residents be ready, willing and able to spend at least $10k for a machinegun or two?

Answer: You BETCHA!

Posted: 9/15/2004 2:29:48 PM EDT

[#8]

No, I could'nt afford it.

And one big YOUR F'IN A RIGHT I WOULD

Posted: 9/15/2004 3:03:01 PM EDT

[#9]

Yes and also supressors and Atom Bombs which I could most likely get alot easier at this time

Posted: 9/15/2004 3:51:33 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Have a hypothetical for you NY & NJ guys...

Lets say you could legally buy NFA weapons in your state (specifically machineguns), would you? If you would like to, but cannot because of the cost, please say so. Of course, if you would and could buy machineguns but are only currently precluded by your states' law, please say so.

This isn't an ad for $89 DIASs is it?

I couldn't afford it right now but I would make an attempt to save for a MG if it were legal in NJ.

Posted: 9/15/2004 4:02:05 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Yes, I would invest some money in one. Always wanted a MP5.

+1 Hell I'd take one in 'semi only' if I could keep it short.

Posted: 9/15/2004 5:04:40 PM EDT

[#12]

Yup, I'd go to the first national bank of Hielo and take out a little loan for an MP5SD.

Posted: 9/15/2004 5:46:23 PM EDT

[#13]

Alls I want is a rimfire Armi Jager AK-22 so's I can pretend to be Red Dawn Ivan in mah backyard.

Posted: 9/16/2004 2:51:32 AM EDT

[#14]

A wood stocked Uzi in .45 ACP seemed to be one of the more balanced bullet hoses I have handled....

Posted: 9/16/2004 3:55:04 AM EDT

[#15]

If it were legal, could I then convert my Bushmaster?
It seems to me that would be alot less expensive.
$10,000. No I would have a hard time justifying that to myself.

Bill H.

Posted: 9/16/2004 4:35:57 AM EDT

[#16]

With all due respect to ORF and AutoOrdnance's semi auto only clones, I been holding out for:

a REAL Browning BAR

,

a REAL M2

and a REAL 1928 Thompson

would round out my military collection quite nicely....

Posted: 9/16/2004 7:30:49 AM EDT

[#17]

hell yes

Its my dream to own these weapons

5.56 SAW
HK MP5
Glock 18
FN P90
M4
AK47

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:35:50 AM EDT

[#18]

Absolutely!

I'm trying to work out an AOW purchase (probably have more of a problem with the wife than I would with the sign off)

Gonna try and get me an 8-BALL!!! I saw that SERBU also has AOW shotguns. Have to go down to the PD and talk with the Chief.

For once I can say I have some contacts

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:54:45 AM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Good point Aimless...

So lets set an arbitrary $10k threshhold:

...If you weren't precluded by state law, would any NY or NJ residents be ready, willing and able to spend at least $10k for a machinegun or two?

(and just for general price refenence, a non-Colt M16 currently runs about $9-10k, an Uzi about $6k, Mini-Uzi about $7k, M11 about $2500, AK47 about $12k, 1919 about $13k, M60 about $25-35k)

They wouldn't cost so much if the laws were changed. Just looka t LE prices for them! Pick an M-16 or an MP5, either one for around 750.00 to 900.00 for LE Departments. Maybe, just maybe... in time we can chip away at the NFA Prohabition. And bring the prices down to earth on these fun guns. I have a friend with both an M-16 and MP5 and I really enjoy those three round bursts and mag dumps. I just wish that I could afford to purchase one for myself. But as it stands, I'd rather spend that kind of money on a new car.

Posted: 9/16/2004 11:04:16 AM EDT

[#20]

I just can't see myself spending $10K on a MG. If I could buy one at $2K, sure. Then I would have to find a place to shoot it. Our range does not allow full auto. (County facility)

Posted: 9/16/2004 9:37:50 PM EDT

[#21]

If I could I would ...

I'm looking to buy some land in PA so I can go "Full Fun !!"

Posted: 9/16/2004 10:16:28 PM EDT

[#22]

Quoted:
If I could I would ...

I'm looking to buy some land in PA so I can go "Full Fun !!"

I did that in 1988. What the McCarthy are YOU waiting for?

Posted: 9/19/2004 5:28:56 PM EDT

[#23]

Yes

Yes
Yes

Yes

....and PIE too!

Posted: 9/19/2004 5:38:18 PM EDT

[#24]

Short answer: No, I would not buy any NFA.

Long answer: I would just move up my Class 3 collection from Florida. It's tough having to fly 1200 miles to shoot my guns.

One thing you should realize - If you don't buy your NFA today, there's a good chance you won't be able to afford it tomorrow. Prices are going through the roof.

Posted: 9/19/2004 10:03:53 PM EDT

[#25]

if i had the money and the opportunity, i'd buy a class 3. or, at least i'd like the opportunity to buy one. I don't like the man telling me im not responsible enough. Doesnt ANYONE trust boy scouts any more?

Posted: 9/20/2004 4:47:22 AM EDT

[#26]

Yes sir, I sure would, and I can legally get one in my PA apt.

The only thing stopping me now is that I don't have the ability to pay for one :(

Posted: 9/20/2004 11:27:14 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
The only thing stopping me now is that I don't have the ability to pay for one :(

Sell a kidney...(or a KID for that matter...you can make MORE of them....)

Hey OneShot....NY misses you...

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Machine guns - who would buy?

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