huesmann
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So a comment in one of the other threads here made me wonder: where do movie studios and/or production companies get the post-1986 weapons they use for making movies?
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ericoak
don't drop Aboma on me
There are a couple of companies with arsenals that cater to movie companies.
IMBLITZVT
Ultimate Member
Yes long mountain outfitters is one.
Many of these companies have long standing groups of MGs in stock. Since they are worth to much today, they have been sold off and replaced with modern weapons. Also much is done with special effects.
Many of these companies have long standing groups of MGs in stock. Since they are worth to much today, they have been sold off and replaced with modern weapons. Also much is done with special effects.
FFLs can own post-ban guns. A1Uniforms on here recently bought some Colt SBRs that turned out to be orig registered as MGs. He can keep them and bring them out to play but can't sell to the general public.
Plus, most stuff in holywood are fakes. Han Solo didn't have a real blaster
Would be fairly easy to make a plastic look-a-like that was full auto & fired blanks only. Heck, some airsoft guns look the real deal. Plus aforementioned special effects now a days.
Plus, most stuff in holywood are fakes. Han Solo didn't have a real blaster
Would be fairly easy to make a plastic look-a-like that was full auto & fired blanks only. Heck, some airsoft guns look the real deal. Plus aforementioned special effects now a days.
bobthefisher
Durka ninja
More then likely the dealers that cater to movie studios are FFL07's with a Class II SOT, so they can make post dealer samples on the cheap. Then they either put a barrel plug and add special effects, or run blank ammo.
ericoak
don't drop Aboma on me
FFLs can own post-ban guns. A1Uniforms on here recently bought some Colt SBRs that turned out to be orig registered as MGs. He can keep them and bring them out to play but can't sell to the general public.
Plus, most stuff in holywood are fakes. Han Solo didn't have a real blaster
Not exactly. SOT's can have post 86 MGs but they usually need a demo letter from a police department requesting to see a certain firearm. It all depends on what type of SOT they are. But regular FFL's can't.
What's a "SOT"? I want to add it to the acronym list.
crolfe1984
Enthusiast
If I am not mistaken SOT stands for Special Occupational tax. A type 01/07 FFL SOT will have the ability to work on and transfer most Title II weapons.
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IMBLITZVT
Ultimate Member
I think they can build one of each different MG as an SOT. However if they want to buy one then they need the LEO Love letter to get it.
Special Occupational Taxpayers:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_Occupational_Taxpayers
ericoak
don't drop Aboma on me
Pretty sure you need to be a class 2 SOT (manufacturer to make non-DD MGs).
From wiki:
To get a Class 1 SOT status, an importer FFL is needed, which are FFL Types 8 and 11
To get a Class 2 SOT status, a manufacturer FFL is needed, which are FFL Types 7 and 10
To get a Class 3 SOT status, a dealer FFL is needed which are FFL Types 1 and 2 [4]
IMBLITZVT
Ultimate Member
Ab_Normal
Ab_member
All of the above are somewhat correct.
But the most correct answer is $ and connections.
But the most correct answer is $ and connections.
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