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Texas Legalizes Hunting with Silencers starting September 1 2012

With Dove season just around the corner, Texas is becoming one of the growing list of states that allows the use of silencers when hunting. A silencer is a Title II Firearms which is restricted by the National Firearms Act and can only be sold by dealers who have a…

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NFA Trust Question: I have heard about a one-time $500 Tax For Unlimited Silencer Transfers

First let me say there is no $500 one-time tax for unlimited transfers. There is a $500 yearly fee for a FFL to obtain a Class 3 SOT which allows them unlimited transfers for that year from other dealers for items owned by their FFL. This fee needs to be…

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Masterpiece Arms Suppressor announced at Shot Show

Masterpiece Arms, manufacturer of Semi Automatic SMG Pistols and Carbines and Subcompact Conceal Carry Semi Auto Pistols, is expanding their product offering to include 3 new 22 LR Sound Suppressors starting at less $249.99. These are low-cost suppressors but no data on sound suppression has been released intentionally They state:…

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May a FFL repair a silencer by replacing worn or damaged components?

A person who is licensed under the Gun Control Act (GCA) to manufacture firearms and who has paid the special (occupational) tax to manufacture National Firearms Act (NFA) firearms may replace a component part or parts of a silencer as long as the repairs do not result in removal, obliteration,…

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Silencers Now Legal in Michigan

Today, Attorney General of the State of Michigan, Bill Schuette wrote an opinion on the legality of Silencers in Michigan under MCL 750.224(1)(b) and other state laws in which he states: The possession, manufacture, or sale of a firearm silencer is permitted in Michigan under MCL 750.224(1)(b) if the person…

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Missouri (MO) What NFA Class 3 Firearms can I own?

There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act. In Missouri you can own…

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