A few weeks ago I purchased a fully transferable M16. Many of our clients have asked me to post some pictures of what this gun is being built into. Almost every replaceable part has been upgraded to the latest modern version while still keeping it legally transferable as a Pre…
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Moving or Traveling to North Carolina With NFA Firearms
We were recently contacted by someone who wanted to move their NFA firearms to NC from another state. After filling out the Form 20, they received a rejection notice stating that the form needed to state the following in block 5 to be in compliance with NC state requirements. Block…
Law Review Article on Gun Trust and its Benefits
Jessica B. Jackson has written a Law Review article in the Estate Planning and Community Property Law Journal titled “GET YOUR GUNS UP!… OR AT LEAST GET THEM IN A GUN TRUST!” The article discusses the Second Amendment and what the right to possess a firearm really means. She then…
What if I Move Before ATF Approves My Form 4 or Form 1
If you move within the same state there is generally not an issue other than being inconvenienced in returning to the gun store to pick up your item when the tax stamp is processed. If you are moving to another state there are different situations. This discussion will talk about…
Free Amendment to add the NRA as a Beneficiary of Your Gun Trust
With the NRA Convention starting this week, April 12-15th, Gun Trust Lawyer® is happy to announce that any previous client who has had a Gun Trust drafted by us or one of our lawyers can receive a free amendment to allow them to add one of the NRA Endowments to…
Can I Purchase a Machine Gun with a Gun Trust?
Yes, you can purchase a machine gun with a Gun Trust but you cannot purchase a new machine gun. (As long as it is purchase in a state where they are permitted) You may be wondering what the difference between and old machine gun and a new machine gun. As…
is your Gun Trust Upgradable? Which Gun Trust is Right for Me?
Many of us understand how addicting firearms are. When we purchased our first silencer, we had no idea how many we would eventually purchase and how quickly the value of our firearms collection would grow. As the average firearms collection of our clients has grown, we have come our with…
Moving to North Carolina with NFA Firearms
Recently we have seen the ATF deny ATF form 20’s unless you include “In accordance with North Carolina General Statute 14-288.8” in Block 5 – The Reason for Transportation of the Firearms – (Example Permanent change of Address) While this should not apply to silencers, it will not hurt to…
Silencers Are Legal Silencer Shoot in Dallas Texas April 28th
Please come join us and the other Sponsors of the Silencer are Legal Shoot by Silencerco. Saturday, April 28, 2012, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm 10751 Luna Road | Dallas, TX 75220 972-556-0164 www.elmfork.com Tickets are $12 All Gun Trust Lawyer® Clients are invited Free of charge. Simply purchase your…
Do I Need to File a Tax Return for my Gun Trust
If a Gun Trust Lawyer® provided your gun trust, it will not require a tax return. As stated in the instructions memorandum that comes with every NFA Gun Trust from a Gun Trust Lawyer®, the trust is a disregarded entity and any transactions that create a gain or loss pass…