Quote Originally Posted by Jaimecbr900
That doesn't mean the guy can't make himself one. A gunsmith with enough skill and knowledge can do wonders. Lots of weapons can be "modified" to do lots of "illegal" things. One can technically take a hacksaw and hack off a barrel off any rifle and have it as short as he/she wants. Is it legal? Hell no. Can it be done? Of course. Has it been done? A million times.

So can this guy technically have one? Sure. Is it legal? Hell no. Does that matter? Not to many.

Comparing a post-sample MG to an SBR is not a good comparison. Can he saw off his own barrel? Sure...but he could easily pay $200 and do it legally. The only way to legally get a post-sample MG is to be an FFL/SOT and have written permission from the BATFE to have possession of it, and you have to prove to them that it is to demo the firearm to a law enforcement or government agency. If you ever decide to get out of the FFL/SOT business, or let your license expire, you have to transfer it to another FFL/SOT who is requesting such a firearm on a demo letter, or destroy the firearm.

I do get what you're saying though - lots of people own illegal firearms. For just a few dollars, you can buy plans to illegally machine your own DIAS. Or you can do the right thing and buy a registered DIAS for about $11,000. You need to decide if the risk of huge fines, long prison terms, your property being confiscated, and never being able to own a firearm again is worth it. Me? I'll pay to play if I can ever afford it. For now I'll stay legal.