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Posted: 2/15/2008 12:38:42 AM EDT
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I often run across people who are unsure of the NFA laws in their particular state, so I made this color coded map to show the particular NFA laws for each state in regard to SBR's, Machine Guns, Suppressors, and Short Barrel Shotguns. I just used a source found online...so if I have made any mistakes, just let me know and I can edit the picture. Green = HURRAY...Go for it! Red = BOOO...They'll arrest us for it! Enjoy! -Mike 
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I'll check into this later, I'll probably use it in my guide(s) too  You do have to be very careful though, there are plenty of caveats when dealing with state laws. Though, I suppose the chart would be very helpful in doing a quick check to see if they are banned all together. Otherwise you get into things like "yes they are legal but you have to do this this and this" |
You're right about being careful. I didn't intend this to be a guarantee that you are good to go on whichever NFA item you are looking at buying, but if you want something and your state is green, then your likely able to own the item somehow if the proper steps are taken. The details of the process will need to be addressed with additional research. Being able to lay these laws out visually is kind of impressive to me. Unfortunately I live in Kansas and can only get SBR's...Kinda makes me want to send this to our politicians and say "Look, almost everyone else's Mom lets them play...why can't I?" LOL. |
I need to get my sorry butt into gear!|
this is an absolute excellent post. Thank you very much for taking your time out to do this. From now on when we see the daily question of "can I do this is my state" we can post the map!  I've looked at the list of NFA friendly states several times but until you actually see the green states vs. red states, you don't really see that the majority of the country truly is pro NFA. I really thought there was more red. |
I don't get it. They allow MGs and silencers but no shorties. WTF is that all about? It doesn't make sense. ETA: I saw this in another thread:
Your map says Kali can have MGs. I don't know who's right but Tony K is quite the fountain of knowledge. I checked Kali's Bureau of Firearms website and found this:
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Think of all of the MGs used by Hollywood |
Think of all of the MGs used by Hollywood They would be owned by FFLs. Not regular peons like me and you. 
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Cans are a no-go in Cali. MG's/SBS/SBR need a "Dangerous Weapons Permit" from Cali DOJ. And it costs a few hundred a year and has lots of restrictions from transportation and storage. There are no AOW restrictions. There are exemptions for C&R SBS and SBR's . It will be VERY hard to get an SOT to do a transfer. Most gun shops in my area are friggin lame. "Oh, no. YOU can't have any NFA, LE agency ONLY" "Lady. I can show you the sections of code that specifically allow it." -Blank stare- ATF has approved Form 1 to Cali residents. |
Last I heard, there were less than a hundred current DWPs in the entire state of California, and most were movie-industry companies. Individuals can't get one unless you donate a coupla hundred grand to the right re-election campaign, or you already own the candidate ... I also imagine Dick Cheney gets his Form 4's approved the same day he submits them. But that doesn't mean the rest of us can get the same level of service, or any service at all. Favoritism thrives in .gov today. 
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NC is not "green" but its not "red" either when it comes to MGs. To own a machine gun in NC you have to have a machine gun permit from the county sheriff. Our anti-NFA Attorney General, Ray Cooper, has been leaning on the sheriffs not to sign Form 1s, Form 4s, and not to issue MG permits. From the state AG's site (www.jus.state.nc.us/NCJA/ncfirearmslaws.pdf. Starting about page 24.
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did they finally allow that? I remember a while back an arfcommer purchased an M16 with a sort barrel. CLEO said MG was ok, but not the short barrel. Last i had heard, they were checking for clarification. Of course, with the ATF, MG trumps SBR. But i wasn't sure about Michigan. |
Alabama law: ยง 13A-11-63. Possession, sale, etc., of short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun; applicability of section. (a) A person who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a short-barreled shotgun is guilty of a Class C felony. (b) This section does not apply to a peace officer who possesses, obtains, receives, sells, or uses a short-barreled rifle or a short-barreled shotgun in the course of or in connection with his official duties. |
Yes, MG trumps SBR. CLEO can take a flying leap. It is a courtesy really to inform him with trusts available. |
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