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[devzal]

I fairly certain you could make a mac 10 or similar smg out of car door and it's parts, a hammer, and some JB weld.

[fightingquaker13]

I saw Captain Kirk do that with charcoal, saltpeter, sulfur, rocks, a hollow log and some hemp.

I think it was mostly hemp. Lots and lots of hemp.
FQ13

[Pathfinder]

You think maybe this is a smokescreen issue - a crisis if you will - for the BATFE to decide that every damn piece of a firearm needs a s/n - you know, for the children?

[TAB]

You think maybe this is a smokescreen issue - a crisis if you will - for the BATFE to decide that every damn piece of a firearm needs a s/n - you know, for the children?

like it or not, the current definition of a firearm could use some work.

[sledgemeister]

Sledge, Phil
Are you reading? You should be, just so you know what not to do. Because it would be so very, very wrong.
FQ13

If only airsoft was legal to buy with out a licence/permit..... I KID YOU NOT!

[Sponsor]

[philw]

If only airsoft was legal to buy with out a licence/permit..... I KID YOU NOT!

correct, 

gets better

Imitation Firearms
http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au/sapol/services/firearms_weapons/imitation_firearms.jsp

REGULATED IMITATION FIREARMS

On 1 October 2009 the Government introduced changes to Firearms Regulations 2008, which brought 'imitation firearms' within the firearms regulatory scheme. In effect, these changes made imitation firearms a firearm of the class they imitate for purposes of the Firearms Act.

The changes were made because of an increase in the sophistication of imitations to a point where little modification may be required to bring them to a fully functioning live-firing state and an increase in the use of imitation firearms in criminal activity.
 
In response to this trend, SAPOL spent approximately 18 months developing the Regulations introduced on 1 October 2009. International and interstate policies were examined and considered before the Regulations were settled on.
 
However, the Regulations were disallowed by the Legislative Council on 2 December 2009. New Regulations have been drafted coming into effect on 17 December 2009.
 
Under the new Regulations, imitation firearms which imitate the 'loading' and 'firing' mechanisms of real firearms, or which imitate the receiver of a real firearm (all of which are already defined in the Firearms Act) will be captured by the Regulations.  These items will be referred to as 'Regulated Imitation Firearms'.
 
This was the intent of the original Regulations and does not expand or reduce the types of items from those captured under the disallowed Regulations. Children's toys and novelty items were not captured by the disallowed Regulations.
 
These replacement regulations will make it easier to assess and make decisions regarding imitation firearms.
 
Persons who wish to possess regulated imitation firearms are required to demonstrate a genuine reason for possession of the regulated imitation firearm, obtain an appropriately endorsed firearms licence, register the regulated imitation firearm, and meet the required storage and probity standards.

For further information, contact SAPOL Firearms Branch, telephone 8204 2495.

For additional information concerning Regulated Imitation Firearms,

see attached file as well   

[bryand71]

correct, 

gets better

Imitation Firearms
http://www.sapolice.sa.gov.au/sapol/services/firearms_weapons/imitation_firearms.jsp
see attached file as well   

as a gun owner, you are so screwed down there!

[philw]

as a gun owner, you are so screwed down there!

yep

however we do what we can to still own them  and get more in to the sport

[ericire12]

I will point out that I have yet to see this actually done.....

I would bet dollars to doughnuts that if it were really possible, all the cable news stations would be doing one on the air for shock value and dramatic effect. But, I have yet to see it...... just the regirgitation of the original story that claims it can be done.

[fightingquaker13]

I will point out that I have yet to see this actually done.....

I would bet dollars to doughnuts that if it were really possible, all the cable news stations would be doing one on the air for shock value and dramatic effect. But, I have yet to see it...... just the regirgitation of the original story that claims it can be done.

It makes good grist for the anti's mill, and a "shocking" story on a slow news night. But would YOU want to test fire one Live at 5? A reporter have to want to be the next Geraldo Rivera and risk having the tragic end of her career played on a constant loop on youtube. I think you'll get few takers.
FQ13