Of COURSE they’re worried about that one more,
because they intend to ban and confiscate the normally manufactured ones.
But, if anyone can “print” an “assault rifle” in their basement,
they will NOT be able to control it.
And, looking forward to that point - if the rifle is going to be illegal anyway, why not print a full select-fire model?
In this case, to fire FA the bolt carrier is different and the fire control group is different.
Fully automatic weapons (pull trigger back and hold it back; weapon continues firing until supply of ammunition is exhausted) are regulated by the Federal Government BATFE agency. Under the controlling federal legislation, fully automatic firearms, short barreled shotguns, short barreled rifles, "destructive devices", silencers (AKA suppressors), pistols with a shoulder stock, and a loosely defined category simply "any other weapon"
These weapons may be bought and held in your possession after you fill out an BATFE form 4, obtain a fingerprint card and a mug shot from your local police, obtain a sign-off from the chief LEO of your County or Parrish (usually the Sheriff) approving your purchase of the Class III item as listed above. The package of paperwork is then submitted to BATFE examiners along with a certified check for $200.00 to pay the excise tax required by Federal Regulations. The category "any other weapon" is a bargain as the excise tax is a piddling $5.00.
Now you can sit and wait for the examiners to do their due diligence which can take anywhere from 3 months to nearly a year. Eventually, you will get your approval and now you have to take possession which can be problematic if the Class III manufacturer or dealer is out of state. If that is the case you must have it shipped to a Class III dealer in your state and take possession there. As you might expect, more cash will be exchanged at this point.
All this waiting gives you time to read up on the regulations governing the civilian possession of Class III items. I suggest that you do your research before you even attempt the process. I'd also suggest that you read up on the penalties which apply to you if you are found in possession of an unregistered Class III device. It's a Federal Felony with a hefty fine and a lifetime loss of firearm privileges.
Regards,
GtG
PS Violations of Class III regulations are what brought Randy Weaver, the Branch Davidians, and a lot of other basement inventors to a bad end! I'd recommend you stay clear of potential entrapment in that sort of activity.
Full auto fire is over rated what really & truly scares the living bejesus out of the politicians is folks printing things like the Welrod pistol or the Delisle commando carbine.
Full auto fire is over rated what really & truly scares the living bejesus out of the politicians is folks printing things like the Welrod pistol or the Delisle commando carbine.