Title II weapons

[4] Per the National Rifle Association's Summary of Gun Control Act of 1968:[5] Title II of the Gun Control Act of 1968 is a revision of the National Firearms Act of 1934, and pertains to machine guns, short or "sawed-off" shotguns and rifles, and so-called "destructive devices" (including grenades, mortars, rocket launchers, large projectiles, and other heavy ordnance).

Acquisition of these weapons is subject to prior approval of the Attorney General, and federal registration is required for possession.

Explosive materials are not considered NFA firearms; they are regulated under the Organized Crime Control Act.

[9] Parts that can be used to convert a semi-automatic firearm to fully automatic capability are regulated as machine guns and must be registered and tax paid under the NFA.

An AOW is defined as "any weapon or device capable of being concealed on the person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive," other than a handgun with a rifled barrel.

The ownership of Title II weapons is not illegal, but is heavily regulated at both the State and Federal level.

[25] Numerous federal restrictions are imposed on the ownership of NFA firearms, including an extensive background check initiated by the applicant's local police department or Sheriff's office.

A few states completely outlaw private citizens from obtaining NFA Title II weapons ("No-Certify").

Any violation of the NFA is a felony punishable by a fine of up to $250,000 and up to 10 years in prison,[4] and any firearm involved is forfeit.

A few states, such as New York, Delaware, and California, prohibit ownership of all or certain types of Title II weapons and devices.

A few states only allow possession of NFA firearms on the ATF Curios and Relics List, again only if the owner has complied with all federal requirements.