Originally Posted by
Bimmer
I looked it up, quickly, and I think that you're absolutely correct, in legal terms.
"Constructive intent" doesn't appear in the NFA handbook, and it's a myth...
I can't answer for the OP, but my answers are: No, No, No, and Possibly.
I don't plan to call the BATFE, rat myself out, or do anything illegal.
On the other hand, there's all kinds of ways to draw unwanted attention from the authorities regarding one's guns.
I have a CCW, I'm sometimes underway with a gun (or several), I keep guns in my house, etc. etc. etc.
I can easily imagine that if I drew my concealed pistol or used a gun to defend my home (even if no shots were fired), then the local DA would have my house searched—yes, I have high capacity magazines; no, they're not illegal for me to own.
I can also imagine that if somebody broke into my car and/or house and stole a gun (or several), then I'd be filing a police report, and the cops would want details about what was stolen, including barrel length.
So, even though "constructive intent" is bullshit, it's bullshit that a lot of people believe (including cops and prosecutors).
Maybe I should run the risk of becoming the next 2nd Amendment "test case," but rather just steer as far clear of trouble as I possibly can...