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Can I Legally Own A Machine Gun (or a Suppressor)?
One Word Answer: ABSOLUTELY!
It is a common misconception that machine guns cannot be owned by law-
abiding citizens. This comes from the creation of a variety of confusing
laws that have made purchasing a full-auto gun more difficult than
purchasing a "normal" gun. But, you can comply with the law and own a
machine gun.
First a little history: In May of 1986, certain laws went into effect