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Posted: 4/17/2006 8:24:33 AM EDT
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What is the legality of the MP5 "briefcase"? This is the case the gun mounts in and can be fired while in the case. The real ones are pretty expensive. I would like to make a copy of one. Are they legal? I will have to SBR my BW-5 first, to make it fit. Ooo, a fatter case so the Beta-C mag will fit, too! |
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The only thing I see is that it becomes a "CONCEALED WEAPON" and ifg your state prohibits CCW's, you can't use it!! OTOH, if you do get a CCW and you should be OK!! These Briefcases were made for MP5K's, so get a BW89 and slap it into a Samsonite!! You can isnstall the Claw Mount into a Samsonite and make the Barrels attachment easily!! Y |
I think SBR Overrides AOW!! But call BATFE, or better yet, write them an letter and request one from them, this should cover your Butt!! Y |
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To be completely legal, you have to file a form 1 in order to make the 'AOW briefcase'. Since you are the manufacturer of the AOW weapon, your cost is $200. Upon reciept of your tax stamp, you can assemble the briefcase with the weapon inside. The ATF considers the modification of a standard briefcase into a weapon system as a build, similar to building a SBR. SBR only trumps an AOW, when you have a complete system. A great example is the Remington MCS. If you purchase the complete package that allows you to build an AOW or a SBS, then you have to pay the $200 tax. If you buy the Breaching Weapon only (read AOW), you can get away with the $5 tax, since the AOW has already been built and is simply being transferred. |
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