NFA Gun Trust Lawyer Blog http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/ en Copyright 2008 Wed, 14 May 2008 11:53:22 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.33 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Automatic gun transfer nets prison sentence The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel has an article on an odd application of the NFA and consequences of an improper transfer. This type of result only furthers support that NFA restricted items should be help in a NFA Gun Trust to help avoid invalid transfers.

The US District Judge said that Olofson, knew that the gun fired automatically and gave it to someone else to use on a shooting range. This is a technical violation of the NFA and could have subjected Olofson to 10 years in jail and $250,000 in penalties.

If you want a Silencer, Short barreled Riffle, or Machine gun and want to protect your family and friends from an accidental transfer or a case involving constructive possession, you should Contact Gun Trust Lawyer to explain the benefits of using a NFA gun Trust.

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/automatic_gun_transfer_nets_pr.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/automatic_gun_transfer_nets_pr.html Wed, 14 May 2008 11:53:22 -0500 CNN'S Glen Beck Devotes Week to Guns Glenn Beck, CNN's multimedia personality, plans to devote both his television and radio programs all week to the Second Amendment and firearms issues. Beck's Web site will carry audio and video clips from what he calls, "Gun Week."

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/cnns_glen_beck_devotes_week_to.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/cnns_glen_beck_devotes_week_to.html Gun News Tue, 13 May 2008 08:08:39 -0500 Pennsylvania (PA) What NFA Firearms can I own? Pennsylvania NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In Pennsylvania you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
In Pennsylvania you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
None

Follow this link to find out more about Pennsylvania and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/pennsylvania_pa_what_nfa_firea.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/pennsylvania_pa_what_nfa_firea.html Sun, 11 May 2008 18:16:04 -0500 National Firearms Act Class 3 Information This blog is dedicated to providing information to help residents of every state understand the current laws and regulations related to the purchase, sale, possession, and transportation of Guns and other weapons regulated by the NFA. In addition, we will attempt to put you in contact with a lawyer in your state who can help in the purchase, manufacture, possession, or transfer of Silencer, Short-Barreled Rifle, Short Barreled Shotgun, Machine Gun, Destructive Device, or Any Other Weapon regulated by the NFA.

If you are a lawyer in and interested in helping clients in your state preserve their rights to purchase class 3 items please contact us.

If you are interested in a NFA Trust to purchase Class 3 items and would like to find someone to help in the preparation of a Gun Trust you should contact a NFA Gun Trust Lawyer.

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/national_firearms_act_class_3.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/national_firearms_act_class_3.html Fri, 09 May 2008 15:34:09 -0500 Alabama (Al) What NFA Firearms can I own? NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In Alabama you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
In Alabama you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.

Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)

Follow this link to find out more about Alabama and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/what_nfa_firearms_can_i_own_in.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/what_nfa_firearms_can_i_own_in.html Thu, 08 May 2008 10:45:52 -0500 Alaska (AK): What NFA Firearms can I own? NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In Alaska you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
In Alaska you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
None

Follow this link to find out more about Alaska and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/what_nfa_firearms_can_i_own_in_1.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/what_nfa_firearms_can_i_own_in_1.html Wed, 07 May 2008 10:58:46 -0500 Arizona (AZ) What NFA Firearms can I own? NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In Arizona you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
In Arizona you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
None

Follow this link to find out more about Arizona and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/arizona_az_what_nfa_firearms_c.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/arizona_az_what_nfa_firearms_c.html Tue, 06 May 2008 11:03:33 -0500 California (CA) What NFA Firearms can I own? California NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In California you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
In California you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
Silencers

Follow this link to find out more about California and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

Note In California most Class 3 items must be classified as a Curio or Relic and have a rarely issued permit by the state.

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/california_ca_what_nfa_firearm.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/california_ca_what_nfa_firearm.html Curios & Relics Mon, 05 May 2008 16:53:30 -0500 Colorado (CO) What NFA Firearms can I own? Colorado NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In Colorado you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
In Colorado you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
None

Follow this link to find out more about Colorado and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/colorado_co_what_nfa_firearms.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/colorado_co_what_nfa_firearms.html Mon, 05 May 2008 11:19:50 -0500 National Firearms Act - 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53 THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT
TITLE 26, UNITED STATES CODE, CHAPTER 53 INTERNAL REVENUE CODE

The National Firearms Act (NFA) is part of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. All administration and enforcement of the Internal Revenue Code, with the exception of the NFA, is by the Secretary of the Treasury. The ATF administration and enforcement was transferred to the Department of Justice under the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Teh Attorney General is now in charge of all administration and enforcement of the NFA, were transferred to the Attorney General. The definition in Section 7801(a)(2), Title 26, V.S.C., we chagned to provide that references to the term "Secretary" or "Secretary of the Treasury" in the NFA shall mean the Attorney General.

Chapter 53 - Machine Guns, Destructive Devices and Certain other Firearms is broken in to several sections
Subchapter A Taxes
Part I Special Occupational Taxes

§ 5801 Imposition of Tax
§ 5802 Registration of importers, manufactures, Dealers
Part II - Tax on transferring firearms
§ 5811 Transfer Tax
§ 5812 Transfers
Part III - Tax on making firearms
§ 5821 Making Tax
§ 5822 Making
Subchapter B General Provisons and Exemptions
Part I - General Provisions
§ 5841 Registration of firearms.
§ 5842 Identification of firearms.
§ 5843 Records and returns.
§ 5844 Importation.
§ 5845 Definitions.
§ 5846 Other laws applicable.
§ 5847 Effect on other laws..
§ 5848 Restrictive use of information.
§ 5849 Citation of chapter.
Part II - Exemptions.
§ 5851 Special (occupational) taxes.
§ 5852 General transfer and making tax exemption.
§ 5853 Transfer and making tax exemption available to certain governmental entities.
§ 5854 Exportation of firearms exempt from transfer tax.
Subchapter C - Prohibited Acts
§ 5861 Prohibited acts.
Subchapter D- Penalties and Forfeitures
§ 5871 Penalties.
§ 5872 Forfeitures.
Download The National Firearms Act in PDF

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/national_firearms_act_26_usc_c_1.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/national_firearms_act_26_usc_c_1.html Sun, 04 May 2008 15:16:59 -0500 Florida (FL) What NFA Firearms can I own? Florida NFA Class 3 firearms
There are several type of Class 3 items that are restricted by the National Firearms Act.

Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of class 3 firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the national Firearms Act.

In Florida you can own the following items that are regulated the the National Firearms Act

Machine Guns
Silencers
Any Other Weapon (AOW)
Destructive Devices (DD)
Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
In Florida you cannot own the following NFA restricted items.
None

Follow this link to find out more about Florida and NFA restrictions on Class 3 Firearms

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/florida_fl_what_nfa_firearms_c.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/florida_fl_what_nfa_firearms_c.html Sun, 04 May 2008 15:07:06 -0500 Overview of the National Firearms Act The National Firearm Act of 1934 was enacted in reaction to activities of gangsters and outlaws of the time. The original law was passed as tax legislation in order to discourage ownership of certain firearms and destructive devices without creating an outright prohibition of the items. The tax on the weapons of $200 was a substantial amount of money in 1934. Because criminals were unlikely to register their NFA weapons, the government was able to use the possession of the weapons without proper tax as a tool to arrest and stop criminal activity. At the time the enforcement of the NFA was the responsibility of the Department of the Treasury.

The National Firearms act controls the ownership, transfer, and possession of a limited set of devices which include machine guns, silencers, short barreled rifles, and short barreled shotguns by requiring federal registration and a tax stamp for each device owned or transfered. The tax stamp is acquired in the registration process and requires specific paperwork. This paperwork referred to as a form 4 or form 1 typically requires a signature of local law enforcement, fingerprints and a payment of the $200 tax. Later the tax on 'any other weapons was changed to $5. The tax is payable at manufacture and each time the NFA device changes ownership except when it is inherited or a dealer acquires the device.

The NFA also required serial numbers on firearms and made it unlawful to alter them. The process had the effect of registering all manufacturers, importers, and dealers.

In 1986, the Firearm Owners Protection Act made the manufacture of new machine guns for the non-government agencies illegal. Machine guns manufactured prior to 1986 can continue to be bought and sold. The limited supply of these devices has cause the prices to rise on a yearly basis.

Currently the National Firearms Act is administered by the National Firearms Act Branch of the BATFE or the ATF as it is often referred to.

]]> http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/overview_of_the_national_firea.html http://www.guntrustlawyer.com/2008/05/overview_of_the_national_firea.html Sat, 03 May 2008 17:29:51 -0500 AFT National Firearms Act Handbook ATF_NFA_COVER.gifThe National Firearms Act (NFA) Handbook is available to download.

The NFA Handbook is not available in a printed version any more You may download the entire book (9MB) or its individual chapters