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Understanding Individual Tax Stamps and NFA Gun Trusts

Collecting National Firearms Act (NFA) items can quickly become complex, especially when navigating individual tax stamps and the benefits of using an NFA gun trust. If you’ve started acquiring items individually and later decided to establish a trust, you might have questions about the transition process. This guide clarifies how to efficiently manage tax stamps …

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Electronic Fingerprints for NFA Purchases

Getting EFT (Electronic Fingerprint) fingerprints for ATF NFA (National Firearms Act) applications is a key part of the application process when seeking approval for items regulated under the NFA, such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, machine guns, and other NFA firearms. The NFA was enacted in 1934, and it requires individuals who wish to …

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The Role of Co-Trustees in a Gun Trust: Legal Responsibilities & Benefits

A Gun Trust is a legal entity that allows firearm owners to manage and transfer National Firearms Act (NFA) regulated firearms, such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and machine guns, while ensuring compliance with federal laws. A key advantage of a Gun Trust is the ability to appoint co-trustees, granting multiple individuals’ legal access to the …

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Abolish the ATF? What to expect from the new balance of power in Washington

With Donald Trump barely settled behind the Resolute desk, Republicans have hit the ground running. Two new legislative efforts emerged in the first days of the new administration aiming to repeal the National Firearms Act (NFA) of 1934 and abolish the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). These initiatives reflect a growing movement …

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Special Uses for Form 20

Whereas many NFA item owners are aware of the requirement to submit a Form 20 before crossing state lines with a machine gun, short-barreled shotgun, short-barreled rifle, or destructive device, many are unaware that a one-year approval is permissible under section 13.8.3 of the NFA Handbook (available on the ATF’s website at this link: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/national-firearms-act-handbook): …

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ATF Processing Times

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) oversees the processing of National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamps, which are required for the manufacture or transfer of regulated items such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), and machine guns. These tax stamps ensure compliance with federal regulations and require applicants to submit detailed forms, undergo …

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  • Understanding Individual Tax Stamps and NFA Gun Trusts
  • Electronic Fingerprints for NFA Purchases
  • The Role of Co-Trustees in a Gun Trust: Legal Responsibilities & Benefits

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