Age Requirements for Silencers and Suppressors
by National Gun Trusts
April 8, 2018
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.
Top 10 Reasons Why the ATF/NFA will return your ATF Form 4 or ATF Form 1 Application
by National Gun Trusts
April 2, 2018
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
Multiple ATF Form 4 or ATF Form 1 Submissions - What is Required?
by National Gun Trusts
March 6, 2018
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.
Gun Control Act of 1968
by National Gun Trusts
March 6, 2018
This Legislation regulated interstate and foreign commerce in firearms, including importation, "prohibited persons", and licensing provisions.
ATF Form 4 Transferee Necessity Statement - Question 13
by National Gun Trusts
March 6, 2018
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...
What is the tax on making an NFA firearm?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
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
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...
If the chief law enforcement official whose jurisdiction includes the proposed transferee's residence refuses to sign the "law enforcement certification", will the signature of an official in another jurisdiction be acceptable?
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...
When must firearms special (occupational) taxes be paid and how much are the taxes?
by National Gun Trusts
February 16, 2018
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 ...
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...
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