Registrants are not required to obtain permission from ATF to move NFA firearms within their State of residence. However, if a registrant’s address changes after the NFA firearms are registered with ATF, please notify the NFA Branch in writing of the change so the NFRTR can reflect the registrant’s correct…
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What are the requirement for Storage of NFA Firearms?
To avoid unauthorized transfers, you must store NFA firearms so that no one else has access to them. Firearms can be stored at locations other than the address on the firearm registration form, such as a safe deposit box. However, unless the registrant is a Federal firearms licensee who has…
How to move or travel with an NFA Firearm Interstate
Individuals, business entities, or trusts other than class 3 dealers or licensees must obtain permission from ATF prior to temporarily or permanently moving a machine-gun, short-barreled shotgun, short-barreled rifle, or destructive device interstate. To obtain permission to move these firearms, you must submit either a letter requesting permission to move…
What if my NFA Firearm is Lost or Stolen?
As soon as you discover that your NFA firearm was lost or stolen, you must notify your local NFA branch office of the circumstances by providing the following information: The name and address of the person to whom the firearm is registered; The lost or stolen firearm, including the model,…
What if there are NFA firearms in my Estate?
If an estate includes registered NFA firearms, the executor is responsible for maintaining custody and control of the NFA firearms. The executor must also arrange for transfers of the items. The executor should transfer the items prior to the close of probate. WARNING: The Firearms may not be transferred to…
Florida hunting, Machine Guns, and Silencers
In Florida, it is not legal to use a Machine Gun or Silencer when hunting. For more information see the 2008-2009 Florida hunting Regulations handbook which is available on the MyFWC.com/Hunting web page
Pennsylvania (PA) What NFA Firearms can I own? UPDATED
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 Pennsylvania you can own…
South Carolina NFA Trust Lawyer
South Carolina NFA Trusts are a specialty. We have a local attorney who is licensed in South Carolina and works with us to prepare South Carolina NFA Gun Trusts based upon your individual needs and circumstances. There is no reason to visit our office to create the Firearms Gun Trust…
Texas NFA Trust
Texas NFA Trusts are a specialty. We have a network of attorneys and lawyers in Texas that can help prepare a Texas NFA Gun Trust. A Texas NFA Firearms trust should contain the latest provisions to protect your rights and your family from the procedural mistakes often made with other…
My Friend Knows the combination to my gun safe. Is this a problem?
If you have class 3 firearms and someone other than you knows the combination to your gun safe you could both go to jail. This is a concept called constructive possession. If you have given someone the ability to access your class 3 firearms, you have violated the NFA. If…