From:	Schizi@***.com Schizi@***.com
Subject:	Gun Disposal
Date:	Sun, 8 Aug 1999 18:12:42 EDT

In a message dated 8/8/99 3:58:53 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
cyberraven@********.net writes:

> >not in US of today, which is what the UCAS/Seattle were almost modeled
after.
>
>
> ERNN, Wrong answer, but we do have some nice consolation prizes.

Actually, completely right.

> Parts for Class III weapons are resstricted depending on the kind of part
> (furniture is easy, triggers groups and usually barrels as tight as the
> gun), but they are still regulated. It all depends onthe weapon, but if
> you are ordering, say, 20 MP-5 barrels, someone IS going to notice, and
> most distributors will ask to see a copy of your Class III permit and/or
> your FFL.

The fire control parts are (semi-) regulated, the barrels and such not at
all. Most such guns exist in a semi-auto/legal variant. Parts for such are
widely available.
Pick up an issue of Shotgun News, you can order any AR barrels you want,
complete G-3 kits, FN-FAL kits, etc.

>
> >replacements. Barrels burn out all teh time.
>
> Excuse me? We aren't talking belt fed weapons here. I have barrels that
> are pushing fifty thousand rounds, and they are still good.

Do all barrels wear out?, no, CAN barrles wear out?

> > Besides, if you are buying the illegal guns, it would be just as easy
to
> >buy an illegal firearm and a bunch of barrels.
>
> Have you ever tried to find spare parts on the underground market? Good
> bloody luck, because you are going to need it. Remember that the average
> purchaser of illicit arms is NOT weapons literate. If it doesn't work,
> dump it.
> Also, if you get caught with a case of weapons, none of which have been
> linked to any crimes, you are going to get possession and trafficing
> charges. They catch you with a single firearm of a type used in a series
> of crimes and a case of spare barrels, you are looking at full charges for
> every unsolved crime involving that type of firearm for the past couple
> years.

As opposed to finding you with a case of illegal weapons?
A barrel is not a weapon, it is not illegal. 1 count of possessing an illegal
weapon is different than 20 counts of same.