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National Firearms Act offencesPossibly — unconfirmed
Possibly — unconfirmed
Reported range, not yet confirmed against official text. Do not rely on this — awaiting confirmation.
Statutory range — reported, not yet confirmed
§ 5861 / § 5871 — NFA prohibited acts (unregistered manufacture / dealing, possession of unregistered or unserialised firearms, unlawful transfers, making, obliterating serial numbers)Possibly — unconfirmed
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – 10 years
- Fine
- Fine $0–$10,000 (but see § 3571: felony cap $250,000 individual / $500,000 organisation, if greater)
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Each prohibited act is a separate offence; forfeiture of the firearm also applies.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.