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rob99vmi04 wrote:
Fairfax PD doesn't have any control over Class III, Its the CLEO which in Fairfax is the Sheriff.
The Sheriff in Fairfax is actually Very PRO-GUN and actually very pro-Machine gun and Suppressors. The only thing they want to know is if you have a safe. Reason is if you go the CLEO route and the gun is used in a crime the Sheriff can actually be held responsible.
I thought about going the trust route but I talked to a lawyer he said it had other implications (non) gun related that where not good.
I do not know of any instance or legal president that would hold the CLEO responsible for the illegal act of the purchaser.
The CLEO is doing nothing more than letting the ATF know that there is nothing in the applicants criminal history or local files that would preclude him from being responsible enough to own it.
The local Fairfax form regarding the question about a safe is another matter. I think it is just want they really want as most cops.. like myself.... want you to keep your guns secure and out of the hands of the bad people.
Knowing that a machine gun was out in the open while you were away could be bad for the community and police if it were stolen. When you pay so much for a machine gun... It only makes sense to keep that baby under lock and key.
A good safe will cost you $800 - $4,000 soif your willing to pay $5,500 for a gun why not get a safe while your at it.
I have aFort Knox that cost $3,500 but it stores a $20,000 machine gun plus a ton of other guns and expensive jewelry. It gives me piece of mind while I am away during the day when burglars like to come calling.