What are the requirements to own a fully automatic firearm?

Answer 1

You must obtain permission from your local law official, which may be the Chief of Police, Sheriff, or in some cases a judge. Then you must submit your fingerprints and the completed form to the BATF for their review, with the transfer tax of $200.00. This process must be done prior to the transfer, and sometimes multiple transfers are required to get the gun to you. There is not a permit for machine guns, but a tax paid receipt which proves legal ownership.