| CQB Arms FAQ To answer some of the more reoccurring questions we get we have created this FAQ.
Can I own a machine gun? The answer is a very qualified MAYBE. There are MANY factors that determine your eligibility to own a machine gun, ranging from what state you live in, local your Chief Law Enforcement Officer, your citizenship status and if you have a “clean” background. Generally if you are able to purchase a pistol and live in a state that allows private citizens to own a machine gun, you can probably buy one.
I thought silencers were illegal! For the most part the same set of laws that govern the sale and ownership of machine guns, governs the sale and ownership of suppressors (not silencers- there’s really no such thing). Again Federal law allows for it, it’s really up to your state and local laws as to whether or not you can own one.
I saw two machine guns that were exactly the same but one was $13,000 and the other was $1000. What is up with that? In this world there are really three types of machine guns. Transferable: They can be sold to any qualified individual (the expensive ones) Pre 1986 Dealer Samples: Can only be sold to dealers, Law Enforcement Agencies, and the Military (as an institution).
Post 1986 Dealer Samples: Can only be sold to dealers with a law enforcement demo letter, Law Enforcement Agencies, and the Military (as an institution).
Basically the transferables are the expensive ones because there is only a finite number of them to go around. When they are gone…they are gone. This is one reason why people collect machine guns; they consistently out perform the stock market with regards to return on investment.
I’m a Law Enforcement Officer/Military Personnel I would like to buy one of the cheap machine guns. Sorry we can only sell pre and post sample machine guns to Law Enforcement Agencies or the Military as an Institution. If your department wants to outfit you with a machine gun for duty use, we can help. If you want one for personal use, you’ll have to buy a transferable and go through all the background checks like everyone else.
I’m from outside the US, I would like to buy a machine gun, can you help me? No. We do not import or export machine guns or any other type of firearms.
I would like to visit your store and see some of those machine guns anyway. Sorry we are a manufacturing facility, we are not open to the public for tours nor do we sell retail items here. If you are interested in purchasing a gun please check with our retail partner, Avid Sports . If you are an NFA enthusiast, we will handle your transfer and make our facility available to you by appointment.
I just moved to Massachusetts and I want to buy a gun, what do I do? First off check with your local law enforcement agency to get your FID/LTC permit package. Once done you should have a good idea of what is going to be required of you. The issuance of a firearms permit is at the discretion of your local chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) but you MUST meet certain state requirements even to be considered. We are licensed by Massachusetts to teach many of the firearms safety courses, from NRA Home Firearm Safety to our own MA approved, CQB Arms License to Carry Course (LTC-014). Normally you will get your permit package, fill it out, take the class, submit your information and payment ($100) to your CLEO and wait about 2 months.
If you already own guns and are planning to move to Massachusetts , you have 60 days to obtain a permit that corresponds to the types of guns you own. During that 60 days, you MAY NOT transport or use those firearms outside your home.
If the assault ban ends can I buy some high capactiy magazines from you?
Even if the Federal assault weapons ban ends Massachusetts has it's own assault weapons ban that includes a ban on high capacity magazines. Any high capacity magazine sold in Massachusetts must have been lawfully possessed before September 13, 1994. Post AWB magazines will be of new manufacture and will not meet this requirement. The ONLY exemption to high capacity magazine ban is if the magazines are for Law Enforcement use.
MGL 140 Section 131M. If you need information on classes or would like to schedule one, please email or call 413.329.7249. Thank You
The Staff at CQB Arms
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