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How Long Should My ATF Form 4 or Form 1 Approval Take

Generally we are hearing that it is taking 3-5 months from the time you submit your ATF forms for approval. A local gun store Shooters of Jacksonville told me they have two agents assigned because of the number of transfers they do. They stated that this means that ATF Form…

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Recent ATF Rumor regarding Revocable Gun Trusts- Don’t be fooled by ATF Approval of Invalid Trusts

Recently we have begun hearing that the ATF is no longer requiring a Schedule A and/or an Assignment of Assets with a Trust. While we have not been able to verify this with ATF at this time, we would still suggest sending in these documents with your trust for approval.…

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Gun Store Provides Invalid Trust Form; ATF Initially Approves 3 Transfers

A Washington state gun store prepared an invalid trust for their customer and the ATF approved three Form 4 transfers. Not only is the preparation of a trust by a non-lawyer the unauthorized practice of law, but it also could put you at risk of an invalid transfer, possession, and…

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If I currently own NFA firearms, can I transfer them into the trust without incurring an additional transfer fee?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. The ATF considers the trust as a separate legal entity and the tax must be paid for the additional transfer. Given that this is essentially an tax by the IRS, it would seem logical that the tax would be waived because a revocable trust is…

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BATFE Engraving Requirements for Short-Barreled Rifle or Shotgun (SBS/SBR)

Publication ATF 5300.4 in 27 CFR 479.102 (page 92) describes what is necessary to engrave on a SBR or SBS when one is manufacturing. This is not necessary if you purchase one that is already manufactured as it will have been done for you. 1) On the Frame or Receiver…

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