When manufacturing a class 3 firearm that is restricted by the NFA it is important to follow the guidelines found in the ATF Publication 5300.4 – section 479.102 ” How must firearms be identified?” Generally, any gun manufactured, imported, or made on and after January, 2002 must have the manufacturers…
NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog
I used Quicken to make an Firearms trust, now what?
If you are one of the many people who have used Quicken to create a Revocable Trust for the purchase of Class 3 Firearms who is concerned about having created an invalid trust and having violated the National Firearms act, we can review your trust to see if the trust…
How many Trustees should a Gun Trust Have?
This is a personal question that can only be determined after evaluating your particular circumstances. Some of the questions that must be answered include, whether you are married, if so, does your spouse have access to the weapons, do you want your spouse to have access? Is there someone else…
Is it necessary to name a Settlor in a Gun Trust
Yes a settlor is required for each NFA trust. The Settlor is the person who is contributing the property to the trust. They receive the benefit of the trust while there are items in it. They may not manage or use the property as this is a job for the…
Virgina removes Tennesse Handgun Permit from Reciprocity-Updated
Updated 820-2008 Virginia has returned Tennessee to the list of states in which it honors handgun permits. Virginia currently honors Alaska, Florida, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, and West Virginia Florida and West Virginia do not honor Virginia permits.The following states honor each Virginia’s and Virginia honor’s theirs…
Disney Complies with New Florida Gun Law
Walt Disney revised its employee gun policy according to the Associated Press. With the change, Employee’s with a concealed-weapons permit will be allowed to be kept a gun in the employee’s car on facilities outside the Resort area. The AP reported that a spokesman for the Attorney General stated…
NFA Criminal Conduct
The National Firearms Act defines what is criminal conduct. The prohibited activities include but are not limited to: Engaging in the business of firearms (manufacturing, importing, selling) without a license and tax; Receiving a firearms in violation of the act; Possessing a firearms in violation of the NFA; Receiving or…
NFA Firearms and Criminal Penalties
Violations of the NFA are punishable by 10 years in prison, forfeiture of all devices or firearms in violation, and the individuals right to own or possess additional firearms in the future. In addition, there is a penalty of $10,000 for each of certain violations. In addition, a willful attempt…
Massachusetts Machine Gun Restrictions
Although a person may purchase a machine gun as an individual or through a NFA Firearms Trust it should be noted that in addition to a trust and an approved form 4, you will also need to comply with The General Laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 140 Section 131 (o) which…
First Court interpretation of Florida Guns at Work Law
Florida Employers have to let employees keep guns in their cars if they have a concealed weapons permit. But, businesses can still have a no gun policy for customers for now. U.S. District Judge Robert L. Hinkle states that there is no second amendment right to bring your gun to…