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!

It's just a briefcase.

I know you can put an MG in it with no problem, but I'm not sure if you can put a SBR in without registering it as an AOW.

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!!

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I live in Tennessee.  NOT a blue state, everything short of WMD's is legal here!

Quoted: IIRC, before you install a weapon in there, it has to be registered as an AOW.

What if it is already registered as an SBR and has the sliding stock attached?

Quoted: IIRC, before you install a weapon in there, it has to be registered as an AOW.

This is something that must be investigated and a Letter must be requested from BATFE!!

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Quoted: I live in Tennessee.  NOT a blue state, everything short of WMD's is legal here!

Gotta Love TN!!!

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Quoted: Quoted: IIRC, before you install a weapon in there, it has to be registered as an AOW. What if it is already registered as an SBR and has the sliding stock attached?

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!!

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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.