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Michigan (MI) What NFA Firearms can I own? Updated 3/28/14

There are several type of Title II firearms which are sold by Class 3 SOT dealers that are restricted by the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of Title II firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with the…

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NFA Firearms State Law Changes in Process

There are several states which are working on changes to firearms laws at the current time. Alabama is in the process of legalizing hunting with suppressors Georgia is in the process of legalizing hunting with suppressors Iowa is in the process of legalizing suppressors Washington State has both a house…

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Michigan Senate panel approves bill to lift ban on short-barreled shotguns and rifles

The Michigan Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday unanimously approved legislation that would lift the state’s ban on short-barreled shotguns and rifles. Senate Bill 610 would align Michigan with more than 40 other states that allow residents to own such guns if they meet federal requirements. The current Michigan regulations prohibit…

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Hawaii (HI) What NFA Firearms can I own?

There are several type of Title II firearms which are sold by Class 3 SOT FFLs that are restricted by the National Firearms Act. Each state can impose additional restrictions on the sale, purchase, and transfer of these Title II firearms in addition to the compliance that is required with…

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May a FFL or an individual legally possess the parts to manufacture an SBR or SBS as long as no firearms are actually assembled?

It appears that ATF does not permit individuals to own the parts necessary to make a SBR or SBS prior to receiving their permission to manufacture / assemble the items. Because of this is it recommended that the same person should not purchase all of the items necessary to make…

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Missouri (MO) What NFA Class 3 Firearms can I own?

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 Missouri you can own…

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ATF Study on the Importability of Certain Shotguns – A Saiga Ban?

The ATF Study on the Importability of Certain Shotguns was published today. Many of you have been following the supposed ban on imported Shotguns like the Saiga that was announced by the ATF during the Shot Show in Las Vegas last week. Instead ATF announced a study which may some…

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May the barrel on an SBR or SBS be replaced with a long barrel with the intent of replacing the short barrel at a later time?

There have been many discussions on this and it appears that as of July 2010 the answer is: Yes, and you will not be required to again register the firearm before replacing the short barrel. ATF recommends written notification to the NFA Branch when a firearm’s configuration is permanently changed…

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What if I want to install a long barrel on my SBR or SBS?

If you want to make a permanent change to the SBR or SBS, it should be removed from the NFA and will not then be regulated under the NFA. If the owner maintains possession or control over the short barrel riffle or shotgun they should be careful about constructive possession…

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