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NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog
Constructive Possession: NFA Trusts vs Individual Ownership
The NFA defines who can own a Title II firearm as a natural person, corporation or trust…. When an individual makes application to own a Title II firearm they are the only person who can be in possession or have access to the firearm. This creates a problem for many…
Choosing the NRA as the Beneficiary of your NFA Trust
Often individuals do not have a specific beneficiary in mind when they create a Gun Trust. Many of these people do not want their heirs to receive the firearms or do not have heirs and choose to list NRA. If you are considering listing the NRA as a beneficiary, here…
New Jersey is About to Eliminate Handgun Sales
New Jersey is about to limit handgun purchases for dealers and individuals to 1 per month according to Attorney Evan Nappen’s interpretation of the proposed legislation. As a result, once dealers sell their inventory, you will no longer be able to purchase handguns in New Jersey. The proposed legislation will…
Birthplace Now Required for Background Check
Keep your information private by purchasing firearms with a NFA Trust. Beginning June 29, 2009, the FBI Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Division’s National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) section is requiring that place of birth be provided for all FBI-initiated transactions. There are claims that this addition to…
Texas NFA Trust
A NFA trust is a type of revocable trust that have been modified to deal with the unique issues of NFA and Firearms purchase, ownership, transfer and possession. Most typical trusts like those created from Quicken, Legal Zoom, or other lawyers can create problems for the Trustees, successor trustees and…
Individual Transfer of Title II Firearms under the NFA
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…
How is a NFA Gun Trust Different than a Revocable Trust
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,…
Benefits of an NFA Trust
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…
Free Gun Rights Bumper Sticker
The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms is offering free bumper stickers nationwide by calling them at 425-454-4911 or visiting their website.