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Originally Posted by Excalibur
I thought there was a ban on full auto weapons that was passed in the 1920s or 30s.
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National Firearms Act 1934
That was so they would have to be registered and pay a $200 tax stamp.
Gun Control Act of 1968
Was to prevent criminals from buying guns through legal means. It list all the stuff you say no to on the form 4473. "Are you a fugitive from justice?" blah blah
Firearm Owners Protection Act 1986
Was to prevent any new Class III weapons built or registered after May 19, 1986 from being transferred to civilians. Which is why it cost 20k for a transferable (pre 86) Class III M16, and 1k for a semi AR15 despite the cost to build is the same.
That's my shortened versions of them.