One of the great things about a well written gun trust is that it can be created to deal with multi state issues. Many people move and even include co-trustees or authorized users who move or are in other states. If your gun trust is only written to deal with…
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ATF Claims Soda-launching “Can Cannon” is an SBS or AOW when used
Many of our Gun Trust Clients have purchased a Can Cannon. Previously the use of a Can Cannon was not regulated by the NFA, but recently the ATF determined that the use of the Can Cannon in conjunction with a receiver or a pistol creates an item regulated by the…
“EasyTrust” Problems Reported with Silencerco NFA Trust
EasyTrust: Problems reported David McCleary a Michigan Gun Trust Lawyer written about the problems he has seen with the so called EasyTrust Gun Trust by Silencerco. Today I received an email from him stating that in his opinion the trust is “horribly drafted” and “has many problems including improper legal…
Gun Trust and Foreiture of Weapons under Protest
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have recently decided to re-classify parachute flares and 40mm chalk rounds as explosives and begun the confiscation process. Those in the gun industry feel this ruling could soon be expanded to include all ammunition bigger than ½ inch in diameter. Many have…
Can I bring a firearm into a Hospital in Florida?
As a gun trust attorney it is my duty to keep up with the latest gun laws throughout the country and clients are often surprised how different the laws can vary state to state. I was recently asked by a client if someone with a valid CWL license is allowed…
Can I carry a concealed firearm to church?
With the recent church shooting in Charleston, our office has received many questions asking if it is legal to carry a concealed weapon to church with a CWL, or concealed weapons license. Currently, there are no laws in Florida that forbid carrying a concealed weapon inside or on the grounds…
Vermont (VT) What NFA Firearms can I own?
There are several type of Title II Firearms sold by Class 3 FFLs that are restricted by the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of Title II or NFA firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the National…
Suppressor Legal to purchase in Vermont beginning July 2, 2015
Vermont has officially become the 41St State to legalize suppressors when Governor Peter Shumlin signed the H. 5 bill last week. The new law will go into effect on July 2ND, and was the culmination of local Vermont republicans, the American Suppressor Association, and the Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation. Vermont residents…
Washington (WA) What NFA Firearms can I own? Updated 3/2017
There are several type of Title II firearms (those sold by Class 3 SOT FFLs) that are restricted by the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of Title II or NFA firearms. These laws or restrictions are in addition to the…
ATF Moves date of 41P to December 2015
ATF continues to let the date slide on a decision of when and how to implement 41P. DOJ/ATF RIN: 1140-AA43 Publication ID: Spring 2015 Title: Machine Guns, Destructive Devices and Certain Other Firearms; Background Checks for Responsible Persons of a Corporation, Trust, or Other Legal Entity With Respect to Making…