Jsfitzgerald85
NES Member
The M16 itself sells for about $800.
Presence of the serial number on the pre-86 transferable full auto list runs at least $20K.
What he was probably referring to is the MGL that states that a MG license may be issued only to a LE trainer or a "bona fide collector". There is a CMR that establishes that holding a C&R FFL makes one a "bona fide collector". Some departments that issue MG license require proof of "bona fide collector" status, the C&R is the easiest way to do that.
This means that "because I want to enjoy shooting them" does not meet the MA criteria for a MG license. You need to frame your application in conformance with state law.
That being said, there are departments that have a blanket policy of not issuing MG licenses because they are "too dangerous". I am aware of court appeals that have been made regarding such denials but to the best of my knowledge none have been successful.
Yes, that is what i was referring to, thank you