Originally posted by: bad_karma24
Well, in Europe it depends on the country. Obviously Switzerland will have different laws then say, Germany.
And machine guns aren't illegal in the US, as long as you have a Class III Licence. I know plenty of people who own .30 calibar machine guns (Browning M1919s) that they use for both reenacting as well as just target shooting.
EDIT: Most people use the term machine gun very broadly. It's usually defined as a squad type defense weapon, such as the M1919, M-60 or a SAW. M-16s are classified as assault rifles or automatic weapons.
Well, in Europe it depends on the country. Obviously Switzerland will have different laws then say, Germany.
And machine guns aren't illegal in the US, as long as you have a Class III Licence. I know plenty of people who own .30 calibar machine guns (Browning M1919s) that they use for both reenacting as well as just target shooting.
EDIT: Most people use the term machine gun very broadly. It's usually defined as a squad type defense weapon, such as the M1919, M-60 or a SAW. M-16s are classified as assault rifles or automatic weapons.
The context in which I was speaking was any weapon that is fully automatic.
Yes, modifying a semi-auto can easily turn it into an auto, but that is illegal and people without the legal permission should be arrested for it.