A measure that would make it legal to purchase new machine guns in West Virginia is making its way through the legislature and also catching the interest of some other states.
In May 1986, the purchase of new machine guns was banned by the federal government. But, within the ban, there is an exception. States, and those who are “under their authority,” may possess machine guns according to federal law.
According to a national alert from Gun Owners of America (GOA), while a transfer of a machine gun from a dealer or a fellow citizen might be prohibited, an exception exists for states to transfer machine guns to individuals. And the best part? The federal government agrees.
In May 1986, the purchase of new machine guns was banned by the federal government. But, within the ban, there is an exception. States, and those who are “under their authority,” may possess machine guns according to federal law.
According to a national alert from Gun Owners of America (GOA), while a transfer of a machine gun from a dealer or a fellow citizen might be prohibited, an exception exists for states to transfer machine guns to individuals. And the best part? The federal government agrees.
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