If a person has a pistol and an attachable shoulder stock, does this constitute possession of an NFA firearm?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Yes, unless the barrel of the pistol is at least 16 inches in length (and the overall length of the firearm with stock attached is at least 26 inch...
What should a person do if he or she comes into possession of an unregistered NFA firearm?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Contact the nearest ATF office immediately. A listing of the telephone numbers can be found online at www.atf.gov/contact/atf-field-divisions.
Sou...
How is this NFA $200 tax stamp paid?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
A check or money order made payable to the Bureau of ATF together with the application forms are to be mailed to:
National Firearms Act BranchBure...
How does a person qualify to import, manufacture, or deal in NFA firearms?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
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...
What is the status of unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an ATF approved manner so that they cannot be...
How can a person legally obtain NFA firearms?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
A person may make an NFA firearm by filing and receiving an approved ATF Form 1 Application to Make and Register a Firearm.
A person may transfer ...
Is the chief law enforcement officer required to sign the law enforcement certification on ATF Form 1 or ATF Form 4?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
No. Effective July 13, 2016, the final rule “Machineguns, Destructive Devices and Certain Other Firearms; Background Checks for Responsible Persons...
Does the possessor of an NFA firearm have to show proof of registration?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Yes. The approved application received from ATF serves as evidence of registration of the NFA firearm. This document must be made available upon re...
Who may qualify as a certifying official on an ATF Form 1 or ATF Form 4 for the making or transfer of an NFA firearm?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
As provided by regulations, certifications by the local chief of police, sheriff of the county, head of the State police, or State or local distric...
Are parts or kits which would convert a firearm into a machinegun subject to registration?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Yes.
[26 U.S.C. 5845(b); 27 CFR 479.11]
Source ATF:Â https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/are-parts-or-kits-which-would-convert-firearm-machinegun-subj...
Does a licensee that engages in both manufacturing and importing need to pay a separate special (occupational) tax for each activity?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Yes. A separate special (occupational) tax payment must be made for each of these activities. However, Class 1 (importer) and Class 2 (manufacturer...
Are there any exemptions from the making or transfer tax provisions of the NFA?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
Yes. These are noted below, along with the required form number, if any, to apply for the exemption. Completed forms must be approved by the NFA Br...
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