What sub-machine guns does the US military use?

The U.S. Army has officially selected the Brugger and Thomet APC9K to outfit its Personal Security Details. The APC9K is the first new submachine gun for the U.S. Army since the M3 “Greasegun” of World War II. The service will buy 350 of the compact automatic weapons for $2.5 million, with an option to buy 1,000 more.

Can civilians buy sub machine gun?

Are Machine Guns Legal? Contrary to popular belief, it is perfectly legal for a law-abiding American citizen to own/possess a machine gun (sometimes called a full-auto firearm or automatic weapon). The absolute easiest way is for someone to get a Federal Firearms License or “FFL” (even a home-based FFL).

What is a submachine gun and who uses them?

This combat weapon is one of the most popular submachine guns in the world, having been used by a number of different militaries and law enforcement agencies across the globe, including the German Army, the United Kingdom’s Special Forces, and the US Special Operations Command (SOCOM). New to guns?

Can a civilian own a machine gun?

In short, if it wasn’t on a Form 4 on May 19, 1986, it cannot be owned by a civilian. As any macro-economics 101 student can tell you, the machine gun supply has not been able to expand to meet demand.

What are the best civilian versions of military-only guns?

[Guide] Civilian-Legal Versions of Military-Only Guns. 1 1. Steyr AUG. The Steyr AUG is hands down, the most iconic bullpup rifle ever created. This Austrian-made weapon has seen combat in Iraq and 2 2. FN SCAR. 3 3. HK MP5.

Why can’t I transfer my gun to a civilian?

This is due to the Firearm Owners Protection Act passed on May 19, 1986. Firearms already possessed Pre 1986 by civilians on Form 4s can still be transferred, but no additional machine guns can be transferred to civilians. In short, if it wasn’t on a Form 4 on May 19, 1986, it cannot be owned by a civilian.