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Filling out the ATF Form 1 with the Fillable .PDF version is the easiest way to create an accurate ATF Form 1.  Having a clear and concise ATF Form 1 helps the ATF enter the information when the ATF Form 1 application is received. Below are the links that is the fillable .PDF version of the ATF Form 1 application.  

Purchase and Mailing Checklist for the ATF Form 1. Document Download Links Below: Download BATFE Form 5320.23   Download BATFE Form 1 Fi...

We get asked this all the time.  What am I supposed write in for the overall length (OAL length) for my SBR that I can't legally build until my tax stamp comes in?  

According to American Suppressor Association, the ATF rules dictate that you must be at least 21 years of age to purchase a suppressor from a dealer. Conversely, you only need to be 18 to purchase a suppressor if you are transferring the suppressor from an individual.

The National Firearms Act Division of the BATFE will return your ATF Form 4 or ATF Form 1 application generally for these 10 reasons.  Although, these are the top 10 reasons why your application will be returned to you, there may be other reasons that the National Firearms Act Division of the BATFE division doesn't disclos

Many people ask when they are submitting multiple ATF Form 4 applications or multiple ATF Form 1 applications, what is required.  Each ATF Form 4 or ATF 1 application, whether you are submitting one or many at one single time needs to be complete.

This Legislation regulated interstate and foreign commerce in firearms, including importation, "prohibited persons", and licensing provisions.

We get asked about question 13 on the ATF Form 4 paperwork all the time.  What do you put in for my reason in question 13?  What many people...

The tax is $200 for making any NFA firearm. [26 U.S.C. 5821; 27 CFR 479.61] Source ATF: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/what-tax-making-nfa-firearm

The person must be licensed under the GCA and pay the required special (occupational) tax imposed by the NFA. After becoming licensed under the GCA...

No. Effective July 13, 2016, the final rule “Machineguns, Destructive Devices and Certain Other Firearms; Background Checks for Responsible Persons...

These taxes must be paid in full on first engaging in business and thereafter on or before the first day of July. The current taxes are set out in ...