: You must pay a one-time $200 tax stamp fee per machine gun.

If you wish to possess or manufacture "post-86" (modern) machine guns, you must become a : How to Buy a Transferable Machine Gun | Capitol Armory

: Under FOPA, private citizens can only purchase machine guns that were manufactured and registered with the ATF before May 19, 1986 . These are known as "transferable" machine guns.

: Due to their extreme rarity, these firearms often cost between $10,000 and $50,000+ . You generally pay for the item before starting the paperwork.

: You must reside in a state where machine gun possession is legal for civilians.

: Approval for the tax stamp and background check typically takes several months to over a year .

: Find a dealer (typically an NFA/Class 3 dealer) or an individual selling a pre-1986 registered weapon.