As the last post states...
It is legal to possess(own) silencers in CLASS 3 states (i.e. TX, FLA. KY etc;etc
To obtain silencers and other class 3 items (i.e. MACHINE GUNs) it is a very timely and expensive process for private citizens...
NFA rules require a one time $200 tax on CLASS 3 ITEM...
MUST get CLEO letter, which is documentation of approval from CHIEF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER in your city/county etc;
This is very difficult...
The CLEO is liable if class 3 weapon is used in illegal act...
MUST get BATF FORM 4, which is basically a federal background check and NFA registration of CLASS 3 item...
Again, in CLASS 3 states it is legal to own tightly controlled weapons & accessories (machineguns & silencers)...
It is however not practical for the average person...
It takes a whole lotta $$$...
FOOTNOTE: Since the advent of NFA registry of CLASS 3 weapons for private ownership, only ONE illegal act has been commited with that weapon!!! The ACT was committed by a LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER!!!
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SURE SHOT
[This message has been edited by James Montes (edited October 25, 1999).]