# Can anybody really get a license to sell fully automatic weapons, and then sell to "friends and family, colleagues, or interested buyers"?

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**Category:** Factual Questions\
**Created:** [August 10, 2024, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-really-get-a-license-to-sell-fully-automatic-weapons-and-then-sell-to-friends-and-family-colleagues-or-interested-buyers/1005538 "2024-08-10T16:10:21Z")\
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**Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 12:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-really-get-a-license-to-sell-fully-automatic-weapons-and-then-sell-to-friends-and-family-colleagues-or-interested-buyers/1005538/41 "2024-08-26T12:39:21Z")

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> [@DrDeth](#):
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> A stage with a play is not a public place?

You said

> thus illegal to use in film

so it sounded like you were talking about a sound stage or film set.

I do not know if the law considers a theater to be a “public place” since it is private property and admittance is controlled by the owner.

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**Author:** ![DrDeth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/b487fb/32.png) [@DrDeth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DrDeth)\
**Post date:** [August 26, 2024, 7:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/can-anybody-really-get-a-license-to-sell-fully-automatic-weapons-and-then-sell-to-friends-and-family-colleagues-or-interested-buyers/1005538/42 "2024-08-26T19:43:46Z")

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> [@pkbites](#):
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> Even a stage with a play is a private venue that allows members of the public in but it’s still a private place.

We have open air free plays and shows on public parks.

> [@CookingWithGas](#):
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> I do not know if the law considers a theater to be a “public place” since it is private property and admittance is controlled by the owner.

Like I sai- the law specifically exempts plays, film, etc.

That is my point- someone gets ahold of some safety law or rule, and posts it- not knowing that the law or rule has specific exclusions plays and films, etc.

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