Last week I called the ATF to check on one of my personal applications and a new one that I recently filed. The person I spoke to told me that while older applications were taking 6-9 months, new applications were expected to take 9-12 months for approval. The Firearmsblog has…
A NFA Trust or Gun Trust is a type of revocable living trust that is created for the main purpose of possessing Title II firearms. In our review of many so-called Gun Trusts we have seen that most do not properly address firearms ownership, transfer and possession. (If you have…
FFL holders: get on it so you’re squared away for your customers! Gun Trusts can use this to submit an ATF Form 1 – 5320.1 “NFA eForms are finally here! ATF is pleased to announce the implementation of the NFA forms into ATF’s eForms system. ATF Forms 1, 2, 3,…
This past Friday, thefirearmsblog.com released an article detailing Advanced Armament Corp.’s (AAC) new collaboration with Remington. The article announces the collaboration as “Advanced Armament Corp.’s first branded pistol,” disregarding AAC’s long time partnership with Nighthawk Custom. Nonetheless, Advanced Armament has teamed up with Remington to offer the first-ever pistol/suppressor combo…
The BATFE released a 60 day notice notice to make changes to the ATF Form 5320.1. This form is used to make or asemble a Title II Firearm under the National Firearms Act. The changes would allow applicatnts to pay the transfer ta by credit card or debit card, and…
July 10, 2013 CONTACT Carolyn Tyler Communications Director 720-508-6553 Carolyn.Tyler@state.co.us COLORADO ATTORNEY GENERAL STATEMENT ON WITHDRAWAL OF MOTION OF PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION IN GUN LAWSUIT DENVER–Parties in the case of Cooke v. Hickenlooper have reached an agreement to withdraw the plaintiff’s motion for preliminary injunction. The parties have agreed to language…
The National Shooting Sports Foundation® (NSSF®), the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry, today filed suit in federal court for the District of Connecticut alleging that Governor Dannel Malloy and the leadership of the Connecticut General Assembly misused the so-called “emergency certification” exception to circumvent the safeguards of…
About two years ago we reported on a potential problem that exists because of a conflict between state and federal law and how this can cause problems with a Gun Trust that is not properly drafted. Now the BATFE has issued an open letter to FFLs that users of medical…
If you want to use multiple caliber barrels on a SBR or SBS there here are some guidelines that will help you fill out your ATF Form 1, which are also found on our updated How to fill out a Form 1 for a Trust Page. 4c should contain the…
As the deadline for registering your firearms in Connecticut approaches, most people will not have an opportunity to transfer their firearms into a Gun Trust because the law which was passed back in April took effect immediately. All hope is not lost as there are a few solutions still available…