further research:
http://nraila.org/GunLaws/#?st=FLEXCERPTS:
California laws:
http://nraila.org/statelawpdfs/CASL.pdfMACHINE GUNS AND OTHER FIREARMS
A machine gun is defined as any firearm, which
shoots, or is designed to shoot, automatically, more than
one shot, without manual reloading, by single function of
the trigger. The term also includes any conversion part,
frame or receiver of a machine gun, or any firearm deemed
as such by the federal government. Upon a showing of
good cause, a permit for possession and/or transportation
may be issued by the Department of Justice. It has been
reported that the Department of Justice refuses to grant
such permits.
compare to
Florida Laws:
http://nraila.org/statelawpdfs/FLSL.pdfMACHINE GUNS
The possession of a machine gun, defined as any firearm which shoots, or is designed to shoot, automatically, more than one shot without manually reloading, by a single function of the trigger, is prohibited unless lawfully owned and possessed under provisions of federal law.
DISCLAIMER:
CAUTION: Firearm laws are subject to frequent change and court interpretation. This summary is not intended as legal advice or restatement of law. This summary does not include federal or local laws, ordinances or regulations. For any particular situation, a licensed local attorney must be consulted for an accurate interpretation. YOU MUST ABIDE WITH ALL LAWS: STATE, FEDERAL AND LOCAL.
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Another Florida Link:
http://www.mp5.net/info/itmgwi.htm**********
Interesting machine gun video:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=t6yyQ_328mANote: the only full auto weapon I ever fired was an M16 in the Air Force (back during the Vietnam era). While I own and shoot semi auto pistols, I prefer revolvers (wheel guns). I believe in the KISS principle (Keep It Simple Stupid).