SBR idiot arrested at Gun Show...

[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by alfahornet

Just out of curiosity are there any IC issues regarding SBRs? I always assumed there are (but didn't see anything in a quick search), you would still have to show that you have it legally. If there aren't then you're correct, BUT I'd still show it to them to avoid any hassles.

The IC does not address NFA items except for short barreled shotguns. It does address machine guns, but only to say:

IC 35-47-5-10
Applicability of statutes relating to machine guns
Sec. 10. The provisions of section 8 or 9 of this chapter shall not be construed to apply to any of the following:

(7) Persons possessing, or having applied to possess, machine guns under applicable United States statutes. Such machine guns must be transferred as provided in this article.

In other words, it's illegal to own or shoot a machine gun unless you're authorized under Federal statutes.

Here's the section on Prohibited Instruments of Violence:

Indiana Code 35-47-5

[Astrocreep]

Amazing.

step 1: illegally modify your rifle
step 2: take said rifle to a building filled with cops and gun dealers
step 3: go to jail, get rifle confiscated

Good times.

[22lr]

But why didnt the idiot just take it apart, boom instantly not a felon and he could have taken it to the show in complete confidence.
Its like a forward grip on a pistol, put it on and BOOM instant felon, take er off and BOOM instant good guy. What complete idiot would leave it assembled if you don't have the paper work.

[Indy_Guy_77]

Originally Posted by 22lr

But why didnt the idiot just take it apart, boom instantly not a felon and he could have taken it to the show in complete confidence.
Its like a forward grip on a pistol, put it on and BOOM instant felon, take er off and BOOM instant good guy. What complete idiot would leave it assembled if you don't have the paper work.

If it weren't for that pesky "constructive intent" thing, you'd be right...

[alfahornet]

Originally Posted by Astrocreep

Amazing.

step 1: illegally modify your rifle
step 2: take said rifle to a building filled with cops and gun dealers
step 3: go to jail, get rifle confiscated

Good times.

My guess, he either didn't know it was illegal or he was just outright STUPID.

[VUPDblue]

As for the making available of the forms, the law says you "...must produce upon request by an ATF agent" or something to that effect.

[minuteman32]

I, too, am hoping for jury nullification, too. Never made any sense why some guns are deserving of registration and a $5, $200, or $0 tax, along with all of the other restrictions, as well. If it's a right (and it is) then it should not be restricted. Just my $.02 worth.

[indykid]

Playing devil's advocate, what if the guy truly was ignorant of the law, which is no excuse, but maybe he didn't know the second amendment sub-title C: the right of the people to bear arms with barrel lengths for rifles at least 16 inches and shotguns at least 18 inches shall not be infringed.

[standeford]

Originally Posted by indykid

what if the guy truly was ignorant of the law

A lot of people I know who 'know guns' don't know the NFA regs, so it wouldn't surprise me.

You see violations like these at auctions sometimes, Encores with pistol barrels and shoulder stocks, or a VFG on a PLR-16...that kind of thing. The people who built them and the guys auctioning them off, and most of the people in the crowd, have no idea it is illegal.

[kevinj110]

I hope that one day we can get these laws repealed and then we can move in a new direction of freedom.