Category Archives: Form 5

Selling an NFA Item as Executor of an Estate

The vast majority of my clients own their NFA items in an NFA Trust so that they get the dual benefits of sharing the items while they are alive and probate-avoidance when they pass away.  However, I occasionally get a … Continue reading

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The ATF has finally posted updated guidance on 41F

We have been waiting for final guidance and approved forms from the ATF on the 41F implementation for some time and they have finally posted an update on their website which includes links to the new forms. Much of what they … Continue reading

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We have another eForms update

Today the ATF announced that more forms are being returned to eForms over the next month. But … before you ask … Forms 3 and 4 are NOT included in the list. Perhaps most useful to NFA owners, Form 5 is … Continue reading

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At what age may I make or acquire NFA items?

This is a question that seems to arise at least once a week as I am speaking with clients and I think it would be beneficial to do a complete breakdown of the topic. For purposes of our analysis we … Continue reading

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Do I need to submit a 5330.20 if I am using eForms?

For those of you who are not familiar with ATF Form 5330.20, it is also known as a Certification of Compliance with 18 U.S.C. 922(g)(5)(B). For those who are still lost, it is a form on which an NFA applicant … Continue reading

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