Uncategorized Archives - NFA Gun Trusts

Special Uses for Form 20

brent — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:27:24 +0000

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): …

The post Special Uses for Form 20 appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

ATF Processing Times

brent — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 15:10:58 +0000

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 …

The post ATF Processing Times appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

Understanding Trust Restatements

elizabeth — Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:41:31 +0000

What is a Trust Restatement and Why Do You Need One? For collectors and sports enthusiasts, firearm trusts offer numerous advantages. They serve as estate-planning tools for your firearms and accessories, allowing you to pass them on to family or friends after your death. Additionally, they enable you to designate legal possession of restricted items …

The post Understanding Trust Restatements appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

In Trusts we Trust? Why Gun Trusts are Still a Good Idea in 2024

elizabeth — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 14:31:07 +0000

Early Administrative Advantages of Gun Trusts In the early days of gun trusts, there was a very clear administrative advantage for putting your NFA items in a trust. Without a trust, the process was cumbersome and required multiple steps: This process, though quaint in retrospect, was riddled with challenges: Technological Advancements and Changes in the …

The post In Trusts we Trust? Why Gun Trusts are Still a Good Idea in 2024 appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

Individual to Trust Transfer

brent — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 17:45:36 +0000

Whether you are purchasing an item from another individual or want to transfer your item from your name into your newly created trust, the process will be the same: Form 4. Transfer from your individual name into your trust If you registered an item under your individual name but ultimately want that item in a …

The post Individual to Trust Transfer appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

Zombie Guns

brent — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:05:38 +0000

Long after The Walking Dead made zombies a zeitgeist, a different kind of zombie is making headlines. Congresswoman Jill Tokuda from Hawaii is raising awareness about so-called “zombie guns” by co-sponsoring H.R. 7746 along with Representative Maxwell Frost. The proposed bill is called the “Destroy Zombie Guns Act,” and was introduced on March 20th of …

The post Zombie Guns appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

Kamala Harris Takes the Lead: Biden’s Withdrawal Shakes Up 2024 Presidential Race

elizabeth — Tue, 06 Aug 2024 13:48:25 +0000

President Biden’s announcement that he will not seek a second term has unsettled the November election in a dramatic way. Former president Trump’s victory for a second term appeared to be in question until a concerning debate performance by Biden skewed polling in his favor. This effect only strengthened during the following weeks, when Biden …

The post Kamala Harris Takes the Lead: Biden’s Withdrawal Shakes Up 2024 Presidential Race appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

SBR and Suppressor Engraving

Dean Phillips — Tue, 25 Jun 2024 16:24:41 +0000

The “original manufacturer” of any SBR or suppressor is required to engrave that item with the name of the manufacturer and city and state in which it is manufactured. Who is considered the original manufacturer when building or modifying an SBR or suppressor? Engraving Example: John Doe Atlanta, GA Engraving Example: JD Trust …

The post SBR and Suppressor Engraving appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

DIY for NFA Weapons

elizabeth — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:33:12 +0000

It is a major part of the American ethos to “do it yourself.” Whether to save money, fill a gap in the products being offered, or simply for bragging rights, it has never been more popular to go the homemade route. It shouldn’t be surprising, then, that weapons and accessories are also many people’s “to …

The post DIY for NFA Weapons appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.

Why are Suppressors in the National Firearms Act?

elizabeth — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:01:31 +0000

When it comes to gun control, many people can understand restricting weapons that pose a particularly high threat to the population. Examples of these weapons include machine guns, sawed-off shotguns, and short-barreled rifles. For each of these items, a feature of the weapon has proven them to be especially dangerous. Machine guns In the case …

The post Why are Suppressors in the National Firearms Act? appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts.