Class III firearms

Class III firearms refer to firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) in the United States. This includes machine guns, silencers (suppressors), short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and certain destructive devices. Owning these firearms requires a special tax stamp issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), which involves a thorough background check and payment of a tax. Class III firearms are heavily regulated to ensure public safety and require specific legal compliance for purchasing and ownership.