NFA Gun Trust Lawyer BlogIn Missouri, you have previously needed to be an FFL to purchase Title II firearms from a Class 3 dealer. This may change soon as a new bill which is proposed to be effective on 8/28/11 would remove the FFL restriction. This means, you could use a Gun Trust to purchase NFA firearms. To read the bill follow this link.
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Silencer Shoot 2011 – June 4-6 at Tier 1 Group outside Memphis
After a year off, AAC is holding the Silencer Shoot again in Crawfordsville Arkansas (just outside Memphis).
Gun Trust Lawyer® is helping to sponsor the event and raise money for this years charity. While the silencer shoot is not silent, it is a far cry from the noise at Knob Creek. We will be giving away trusts and look forward to meeting many of our new clients. For more information on the event check out AAC’s Silencer Shoot 2011 event page.
Remember that even though you do not need a 5320.20 to travel with your silencer across state lines, we recommend getting approval to avoid the unnecessary detention of yourself or firearms while uninformed officers determine that you are rightfully and legally in possession of a silencer.
Silencers may be legal to use in Washington State Soon
While it has been legal to purchase a silencer or suppressor for a firearm in Washington State, it has been illegal to use them. That may change soon as a bill has passed the house and senate that allows for the use of a silencer if it is legally owned under the NFA.
While it is reported that the governor will probably not sign it, the bill is expected to become law by the failure to veto it within the allotted time under state law.
This will be good news for those who already own silencers in the State of Washington. We will update you once it becomes legal to use them. For more information on Title II firearms in the State of Washington contact a Gun Trust Lawyer®
Individual Sentenced to more than 8 Years in Prison for Illegal Machine Guns…
The US Department of Justice today announced that
A man in Berlin, Connecticut, was sentenced to 101 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for illegally possessing machine guns, a sawed-off shotgun, silencers, grenades and improvised explosive devices or IEDs.
These items are controlled by the National Firearms Act and you must purchase them using a Form 4 or manufacture them with a Form 1 and pay the tax. If you are in possession of them, are using them, or sell them without complying with the requirements you can face prison sentences and fines.
2011 Edition of Traveler’s Guide to the Firearm Laws of the Fifty States
The 2011 edition contains over 90 changes from last year’s edition including:
* 50 new sections detailing handgun carry in restaurants that serve alcohol * New section detailing carry in Semi-tractor trailers * Complete redraft of state pages making information even more “user friendly”
* Coverage of states that require permit holders to inform police officers of permit status
ATF Study on the Importability of Certain Shotguns – A Saiga Ban?
The ATF Study on the Importability of Certain Shotguns was published today.
Many of you have been following the supposed ban on imported Shotguns like the Saiga that was announced by the ATF during the Shot Show in Las Vegas last week. Instead ATF announced a study which may some a little extra time to purchase these firearms before a ban goes into place and states that
A change in ATF’s position on practical shooting has potential implications for rifle and handgun classifications as well. Therefore, the working group believes that a more thorough and complete assessment is necessary before ATF can consider practical shooting as a generally recognized sporting purpose.
Taurus Raging Judge – NFA Firearm or not?
Last week Taurus introduced the Raging Judge a 28 Gauge Revolver. There are conflicting reports as to if this item will be restricted under the NFA by the ATF and whether if restricted, Taurus will make the firearm available. Many are reporting that because the bore size is around a 55 caliber that it might be restricted as a Destructive Device or a SBS. Recently the ATF came out with a new classification of firearm called a smooth bore pistol grip firearm. I think if it ends up being restricted that the ATF will restrict it as an AOW because it is less than 26″ and seems to fit the same category as the Serbu Super Shorty.
Defiance Suppressor a Swiss Made Adjustable Silencer
Currently this Suppressor is manufactured overseas, but KRISS is bringing the manufacturing to the United States so that it can be sold here. They have estimated the price at around $500 but final pricing will be set later this year.
Often much of the noise when using a suppressor comes from the slide movement. This suppressor can be adjusted so the slide will not move. It also has an 12 position indexing ring to correct for drift from a silencer. It is adjustable so that you can set it differently for each firearm.
NFATCA – National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association
The National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association (NFATCA) is the only organization that champions the interests of the entire NFA community. It doesn’t matter if you are a collector, a dealer, manufacturer, importer or just an enthusiast. We take on the issues that no other organization would even consider.
If you own or are planning on owning NFA firearms you should consider joining this organization.
Shot Show Daily – Day 1
One of the biggest trade shows in the world is going on this week in Las Vegas. Here is an online link to the daily news from the show.
Open publication – Free publishing – More shot show