Obtaining a tax stamp can be confusing for those purchasing an NFA item for the first time. Under the National Firearms Act, suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, machine guns, and those weapons that fall under the AOW label (any other weapon) are managed by a registration and tax stamp system. There are several types of … The post All About Transfers appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

Whether you have had your trust for some time or you’ve recently purchased your trust and already need to make changes, NFA Lawyers makes updates possible and easy by providing an Instructions and Forms packet. This packet contains all of the amendments you will need as life and circumstances change. Amendments override what was written … The post How to Make Changes to a Gun Trust appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

If you are looking to purchase an NFA item, you might be wondering if you should register that item in your individual name or in a trust, and which type of trust is best for you. If the NFA item is registered in your individual name, you are the only person who can possess and … The post Which Type of Gun Trust is Best for You? appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

Who Should I List in My Trust? Estate-planning documents such as wills are familiar to most people. The main actors in a will are the executor and the beneficiary. In a will, the executor handles disbursement of property and the beneficiaries inherit the property. In a firearms trust, however, there are other roles that need … The post Who Should I List in My Gun Trust? appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

The National Firearms Act was enacted by Congress on June 26, 1934. It was largely seen as a response to the rise of organized crime during the Prohibition era, in which many high-profile incidents featured machine guns. One such incident was the 1929 St. Valentine’s Day Massacre, when Al Capone’s Chicago Outfit murdered seven members … The post What are NFA Weapons? appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

Some of the most common questions we receive regarding NFA trusts are about how they functions to contain and manage weapons, during your lifetime and beyond. To answer this question requires a little background on what a trust is, and how it is drafted. A trust is its own legal entity. Who can own Trust … The post What is an Assignment of Property and Why Do I Need One for my Trust? appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

Despite recent attempts by the Justice Department to reduce tax stamp processing times, the wait remains significant. Everyone likes the idea of getting through the process as quickly as possible, but can anything make the approval of a Form 1 or Form 4 faster? Both the ATF’s eForm system and regular paper filing require the … The post Fingerprints and Approval appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more

What is the status of gun control legislation? This year has been marred by a number of high-profile mass shooting events in Uvalde, and Buffalo, and Sacramento. Although the definition of a mass shooting varies, the Gun Violence Archive has documented over 531 events from January of this year through the middle of October. The … The post End of term gun control appeared first on NFA Gun Trusts ..read more