If you want to purchase a Class 3 firearm from an estate a class 3 dealer must be used as a transfer agent if the items will be crossing state lines. If the executor, item, and the purchaser are in the same state there is no reason to use a…
Just like with transfers to individuals, a trustee of a NFA firearms Trust can not be a prohibited person. It is important that if all trustees certify that they are not prohibited if a trust contains class 3 firearms. If a trustee becomes a prohibited person they must resign and…
Many People have asked, How to fill out a form 4 when making class 3 purchases. Because of this, we have added a page on this topic. Please see How to Fill out an ATF FORM 4 For NFA Class 3 Purchases If you need help forming a trust, please…
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 Kansas (after July 1,…
It is important to remember that the ATF will not accept your form 4 unless it is two sided. The two pages need to be photocopied on to a single sheet of paper or the form will be rejected. A form 4 is the application for tax paid for transfer…
When transferring firearms that are restricted by the NFA, it is important to mail your Form 4 to the proper address. There are several addresses floating around but at this time all Form 4’s should be mailed to the following address: National Firearms Act Branch Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms,…
If you have a NFA Firearms trust and live in Pennsylvania you should take the PA statute 2203 into consideration. In Pennsylvania and many other states a surviving spouse has a right to an elective share of the decedent’s estate. Generally these are around 1/3 but vary by state. The…
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If you modify the configuration of your NFA registered Firearm you should notify the NFA Branch in writing so that the NFRTR can reflect the accurate description of the firearm.
If you lose your registration documents you are required to immediately report the theft, loss, or destruction in writing to the NFA Branch. The report must contain the details of the situation. ATF will issue a duplicate copy of the registration document as circumstances warrant.