If you are purchasing a silencer, SBR, SBS, AOW, or Machine Gun from another individual a dealer is not required unless your state requires a dealer for a normal firearm transfer of the same class. Most states allow individual transfers for normal firearms and Title II firearms. Its best to…
A Gun Trust is different than a typical Revocable Trust. While it is possible to hold other assets in a NFA Gun Trust, we recommend that only firearms be placed in the trust. There is no reason to subject your other assets to the liability associated with the improper use,…
While there are many benefits of an NFA Trust, I am often asked for some of the main benefits. I have a list of 10 of the main benefits of an NFA trust. The benefits vary based on each individual’s circumstances but most of these apply to everyone. 1) The…
Prior to November, the time to approve a Form 4 was less than 8 weeks. After November 20th, the number of people purchasing NFA items significantly increased and as a result the time to receive an approval on their ATF Form 4 or Form 1 increased to more than 6…
If you are wanting to contact the ATF to find out your status or check on a NFA firearms transfer to an individual, trust, corporation, or entity please call them at 304-616-4500.
There are several steps in designing a NFA trust, the first consideration is to determine who should be the Settlor (or Grantor). This may change depending on who the beneficiary is, but generally the settlor is the person who contributes the property to the trust and is the current beneficiary…
How do I stop the ATF from finishing the approval process on a Form 4 or Form 1? Either the buyer (individual, officer, or trustee) or the seller can call the BATFE @ 304-616-4500 with the serial number of the items, speak to the examiner, and withdraw the application. The…
Last week there was an issue where an individual was contacted by the ATF in an effort to seize his Title II firearms because of an irregularity with his Trust. A Gun Trust Lawyer® reviewed, amended, and restated the trust in question, creating a valid and enforceable trust that deals…
Recently I was contacted by a photographer who was hired to do product shots for a manufacture of short barreled rifles. They wanted to ship the firearms to the photographer so that he could photograph them in his studio. The photographer was concerned about violating the NFA. Although dealers and…
Joshua Prince a 3rd year law student has written an article on the BATFE approving an invalid trust. Apparently an individual on Silencertalk.com received back two approved Form 1’s and on the back of one of his forms it stated “Consult counsel w/ the filing of your trust, proves to…