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Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr
It's been reported on at least three different networks that he had multiple AR-15 that had not only been converted to fully automatic but also converted from .223 ammo to .308.
I agree with you that I don't usually listen to reports until all the information is in, but the fact that three different networks provided the same information that was said to come from a Nevada police representative and the fact that the information was so detailed, I tend to think that this is true.
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Now some facts: Can you convert an AR15 to full auto? Yes. Is it legal? No. Can you do it for $50 like the network said? No. Is it easily done? Depends on your skill. It requires changing the bolt carrier which you can buy. That part alone is $100 but still does not make it full auto. However the auto sear necessary to make it full auto to drop into the lower unit does not fit into an AR15. You have to re-machine the lower unit. Also that auto sear is a class 3 device that would have to be manufactured before 1986 to be legal. Its highly regulated by ATF. So how did this jerk do it. I suspect he manufactured his own or purchased it illegally. Changing caliber is a piece of cake. You just buy a new upper assemble. That part is not regulated. The part that makes the weapon work is the lower unit. Its the regulated part of the weapon. The components inside the lower unit determine if its semi or auto fire. What this proves to me is this was planned for a long time. He was intent on killing as many people as possible. 308 vs 223 proves he wanted to be as deadly as possible. 308 is basically a 7.62 round associated which is AK47 caliber. Much more devastating then the 223. Yes it appears law enforcement has confirmed he had modified ARs into full auto. Doable but not easily. Also highly illegal. When some one wants to kill laws are not a deterrent. My questions are this: With all those weapons in the room why did not someone say something? With as deranged as this man had to be, there were no signs he was crazy? I just find that very hard to believe.