Does the possessor of an NFA firearm have to show proof of registration?
by National Gun Trusts
Yes. The approved application received from ATF serves as evidence of registration of the NFA firearm. This document must be made available upon request of any ATF officer. It is suggested that a photocopy of the approved application be carried by the possessor when the weapon is being transported.
When applying for an ATF eForm 1 or ATF Form 1 tax stamp application you will need to include information from the firearm in order to apply for a tax stamp e.g., manufacturer, caliber, serial numb...
When applying for a tax stamp using the ATF eForm 4, the transferor and transferee will need to certify the application with their PIN codes that are created when the user creates their ATF eForm a...
When applying for a tax stamp using the ATF eForm 4, you will need to “state a reasonable necessity to possess the machinegun, short-barreled rifle, short-barreled shotgun, or destructive device.” ...