Originally posted by Masherbrum
I live in Michigan and would like to acquire an FFL (3?) to be able to own, fire a Thompson auto. I've always wanted one.
I've heard THEY ARE far from EASY to get, but if someone has some help for me, I'd appreciate it. My USP.45 is fun to shoot, but it's time for something else to be thrown in the mix.
Karaya
I'm not sure if there is a specific law in Michigan to prohibit you from owning a full auto or not.
But
A. You do not have to have a FFL to buy a full auto. You must fill out the application and have it approved by the ATF. Once that is done, you may own one. You only need the FFL to ship firearms across state lines and sell them as a business.
B. Anyone who fills out the ATF application, sends in their $200 dollar check may own a full-auto if they are approved.
You may own a full-auto Thompson. Just be prepared to pay half up front as earnest money so the owner will hold it for you while you send in your ATF app. Then you must get the app filled out, fingerprints, background check, etc. Once that is done, you give the owner the other half of the money (some of them do it this way, YMMV) and he give you the Tommy gun.
And then you get to sing Roland the Headless Thompson Gunner to your heart's content.
My dad had one. Fun to shoot, but they weigh more than a small child.