ATF NFA Gun Trusts, ATF Information Database and Silencer Blog

In order to fix this, you will need to use the "Ask the Experts" button in the eForm website.  This button is located in the upper left next to "Home", "My Profile", and "FAQ".  From their you can request a new copy of your eForm 1 tax stamp that doesn't have the "Draft" watermark on your tax stamp.  

When you apply to make an SBR using the ATF Form 1 or the ATF eForm 1 you will be asked to know the overall length [OAL] of the SBR that you are to...

What is the process of transferring the SBR/SBS or removing the SBR/SBS from the ATF NFRTR, creating a title 1 firearm and then selling the SBR/SBS? What if the buyer of your title 1 firearm wants to create an SBR/SBS from your already deregistered SBR/SBS at the time of purchase or in the future?

Whether you submit your ATF 5320.20 via mail, email or fax you will receive your approved or in some cases denied ATF 5320.20 to the address you supplied in Box 1 or Box 5 of the ATF 5320.20 form.

When you use the eForm 1 registration system you might be manufacturing your own silencer or manufacturing an SBR from a non-serialized lower recei...

Have you ever wondered what exactly goes into making a Silencerco Octane 45?

When applying with an ATF Form 1, eForm 1, ATF Form 4 or the ATF Form 5 there is a 24 month exception for NFA gun trusts and legal entities to submit the NFA gun trust or legal entity paperwork with the ATF tax stamp application.  Meaning for the ATF Form 1, eForm 1, ATF Form 4 or the ATF Form 5 applications you won’t be required to submit a copy of your notarized NFA gun trust or legal entity paperwork to the ATF when you apply for the aforementioned ATF applications for a tax stamp.

You are able to transport and/or permanently relocate your SBR and your NFA gun trust to a different state using the ATF 5320.20.  That is only tru...

If you are taking your NFA firearms to multiple locations in other states, are you required to submit one ATF 5320.20 or do need to submit multiple ATF 5320.20 forms?  The answer according to the ATF is, you will need to submit multiple ATF 5320.20 forms.

The answer is yes and there are restrictions to the refund from the ATF.  Your ATF Form 1 firearm must not be manufactured or made yet and made within 3 years of paying for the tax stamp. 

5. Cancellation of Approved Application.

An approved application may be cancelled only if the firearm had not been made or modified. The maker must return the approved application with original tax stamp affixed with a written request for cancellation, citing the need and that the making of the firearm did not take place. The NFA Branch will arrange for a refund of any tax paid.

The purpose of writing the following information on the reverse side of your passport photo is to make sure the ATF knows which application your photo belongs to, if in the event your photo becomes separated from your application -  On the back of photograph print full name, and last 4 of SSN.  

Your approved tax stamp application can vary from 5 business days to 2 to 3 weeks. The variation in time can depend on when the ATF mails the approved tax stamp applications.