If I put my original barrel back on my SBR or SBS, can I take it across state lines without using an ATF Form 5320.20? If you no longer own the barrel, you can do this, but if you still own or possess the short barrel, the item is still…
If you want to make a permanent change to the SBR or SBS, it should be removed from the NFA and will not then be regulated under the NFA. If the owner maintains possession or control over the short barrel riffle or shotgun they should be careful about constructive possession…
According to the July 2010 Training handbook, the ATF states that the Statute of Limitations for a violation of the NFA is 3 years
If you still own or have control over the barrel or parts required to assemble the SBR or SBS, the firearm would still be subject to NFA transfer and possession regulations. ATF recommends contacting State law enforcement officials to ensure compliance with state and local law. (In Florida and some…
Under the NFA the serialized receiver is what is recorded for registration in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFRTR)
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…
Auction arms has a FFL Finder that may help you find a local dealer to do your Class III Transfers. Check out the FFL Finder.
While times have varied greatly over the last few years, it appears that the time your ATF Form 4 or Form 1 will take for approval seems to be tied to who the examiner is. A website NFATRACKER.com is collecting information on the times and offers some reporting on how…
If a NFA Trust or Gun Trust is not funded, it does not exist. It’s important to have a trust funded for it to exist. This is one of the reasons ATF requires an Schedule A or Assignment Sheet. This shows that there are assets in the trust. Many Trusts…
While its legal to give someone a form for a trust or will to fill out, its illegal for a non-lawyer to help them complete the form or fill it out for them. Gerry Beyer of the WIlls, Trust & Estate Prof Blog brought my attention to this issue. Many…