I would buy one if I could convert it but it’s a bitch to convert the modern tommy guns. edit. I am converting a M1 carbine to a M2 right now though
One of those was on display in Harrisburg at the Outdoor Show earlier this month. Not my cup of tea, but pretty nonetheless.
a semi auto thompson is kinda silly but still pretty cool. https://shopkahrfirearmsgroup.com/firearms/thompson-m1sb.asp I've been able to shoot one full auto luckily
Open a gun shop under a type 07 manufacturing FFL. Then add a SOT2 license on the type 7 (special operations tax type 2). Then file a form 2 I believe (my gun shop guys do this part) and then you can convert. And yes. Opening a gun store is dead minimum step 1. Now we can find you a legally converted one with a stamp. They run about 15-20k.
It pisses me off when you go into detail about the nanny state. But I guess that this just makes for better MacGyvers. OK, not mad anymore.