Loki Studio wrote:
Airsoft replicas made from plastic tend to be cheaper than metal gun rentals or purchases.

http://www.airrattle.com/CYMA-Mosfet-Th … Mgod8UUA9Q

Except for the expensive metal airsoft weapons that use compressed air, the airsoft Thompson's don't look very real.

Other options:

http://www.collectorsarmoury.com/Replic … o/22-1092/

T-Dog Studio wrote:
My dad just purchased a 1930 Model A Ford.  I would love to do a Bonnie and Clyde style shot with a Thompson style machine gun for a prop.  Does anyone know where I could rent a real or replica one?

I'm sure around your part of the world there is a range that would have those guns plus a browning automatic rifle. I'm sure they would be more than happy to rent them out along with a specialist to keep an eye on them (as they would at the range) for a shoot.

[edit] If a range couldn't do that, I'm sure they would know private people who would have those guns and who would be more than happy to rent them for a shoot.




Andrew Thomas Evans
www.andrewthomasevans.com

Andrew Thomas Evans wrote:
I'm sure around your part of the world there is a range that would have those guns plus a browning automatic rifle. I'm sure they would be more than happy to rent them out along with a specialist to keep an eye on them (as they would at the range) for a shoot.

Great point - and....

http://www.knobcreekrange.com/events/fe … -gun-shoot

http://www.midwestgunandrange.com/machi … entals.cfm

There is also a place called Nashville Armory.

Please practice smart firearms safety.

Andrew Thomas Evans wrote:
I'm sure around your part of the world there is a range that would have those guns plus a browning automatic rifle. I'm sure they would be more than happy to rent them out along with a specialist to keep an eye on them (as they would at the range) for a shoot.

[edit] If a range couldn't do that, I'm sure they would know private people who would have those guns and who would be more than happy to rent them for a shoot.

Andrew Thomas Evans

www.andrewthomasevans.com

Both the Thompson and the BAR are considered machine guns under the law, they can be rented and used on the range of the registered owner or under their direct control only. There are some semi auto versions out there though

GER Photography wrote:
Both the Thompson and the BAR are considered machine guns under the law, they can be rented and used on the range of the registered owner or under their direct control only.

Correct, which is why I suggest they find a range or owner who owns those guns and ask them to help out with the shoot. Pretty sure, unless that state is different than MN that someone can bring those guns with them on a set and let models handle them.

Or are you saying its a waste of time to call around and ask?

Shit, someone may be pissed enough at the goverment and their rules and be more than happy to help out just out of spite. Who knows, that's why calls need to be made and questions asked.



Andrew Thomas Evans
www.andrewthomasevans.com

Andrew Thomas Evans wrote:

Correct, which is why I suggest they find a range or owner who owns those guns and ask them to help out with the shoot. Pretty sure, unless that state is different than MN that someone can bring those guns with them on a set and let models handle them.

Or are you saying its a waste of time to call around and ask?

Shit, someone may be pissed enough at the goverment and their rules and be more than happy to help out just out of spite. Who knows, that's why calls need to be made and questions asked.

Andrew Thomas Evans
www.andrewthomasevans.com

Hehe, yeah, just be careful, don't just park the jalopy in an alley in the old part of town and go whippin out a Thompson!! It makes the boys in blue nervous not to mention the citizenry!:-))