Ok, really stupid question...

[timcar86]

I know the manufacture of full auto guns has been banned since 1986 but I see tons of video of guns being shot on youtube that are, most certainly, full auto. What's the deal? are all of these built on pre 1986 frames or lowers? Are the guns they make at Red Jacket still legal? Some one clear this up for me.

[nightrunner]

Most you see are likely pre 86 manufacture. A class 3 dealer may have post 86 manufacture "dealer samples" but you must sell or surrender them if you give up your license.

[Reservoir Dog]

Manufacture of machine guns was never banned.  The only banning was the civilian ownership of machine guns manufactured after May 1986.

Edited January 20, 2013 by Reservoir Dog

[LawEnforcementSalesTN]

timcar86

 

Check my NFA page out on my website, it explains a little bit. 

 

 But C2s like myself can still manufacturer machineguns but they are only for military and law enforcement agencies.

 

No stupid questions around here ;o)

[timthetoolman]

Ive wondered this too, especially when I see you know who tube vids of things like GSG 22's in full auto.  Seems like they are fairly new to me.  And at the rate I have to clean my semi auto GSG, I dont think FA would be reliable or much fun with it anyway.

[swim615]

Slidefire, Bumpski, and other stocks.

[Lumber_Jack]

Could also be a drop-in-auto sear or lightning link registered pre ban.

[TMF]

Yeah, you can take a DIAS and stick it in a new rifle.