Category Archives: AOW

eForms now supports individual Form 4 transfers!

Posted on February 9, 2026 by John Pierce

As of the latest January 2026 updates, eForms now allows Form 4 transfers in addition to those that are initiated by a sale at an FFL.   These transfers include: Individual to Individual Individual to trust (your own or another) Trust … Continue reading →

Posted in 41F, Administrative Law, AOW, AR Pistols, AR-15, ATF, BATFE, CLEO Notification, eForms, Form 23, Form 4, NFA Trusts, Processing Times, SBR, SBS, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on eForms now supports individual Form 4 transfers!

SilencerShop confirms that approvals for trusts the ATF sees frequently are as fast as individual approvals

Posted on June 6, 2024 by John Pierce

I had written about this in my previous article, but I think it bears repeating  … the process changes recently made by the ATF and the FBI provide equal benefits to trust and individual applicants, especially when the trust is … Continue reading →

Posted in AOW, ATF, Background Checks, BATFE, eForms, Form 1, Form 4, Machine Guns, NFA Transfers, NFA Trusts, Processing Times, SBR, SBS, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns, Suppressors, Tax Stamp | Comments Off on SilencerShop confirms that approvals for trusts the ATF sees frequently are as fast as individual approvals

Understanding the implications of the recent ATF ruling regarding overall length measurements

Posted on July 6, 2019 by John Pierce

Social media is buzzing about the recent release of a letter from the ATF regarding folding or telescoping ‘stabilizing braces’, non-standard receiver extensions, and the measurement of overall length (OAL). I have received several calls and emails from clients who … Continue reading →

Posted in Administrative Law, AOW, AR Pistols, ATF, ATF Guidance Letters, ATF Ruling, BATFE, Overall Length (OAL), Stabilizing Brace | Comments Off on Understanding the implications of the recent ATF ruling regarding overall length measurements

eForm 1: Documents needed

Posted on December 7, 2018 by John Pierce

In the past, I have attempted to assist clients in filing their eForm 1 applications.  The sheer volume has made it impossible for me to continue offering that as a free service since it can take over half-an-hour per application … Continue reading →

Posted in 41F, 80% Lower, Administrative Law, AOW, AR Pistols, AR-15, ATF, BATFE, CLEO Notification, eForms, Form 1, Form 23, Manufacturing, NFA Trusts, Processing Times, SBR, SBS, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on eForm 1: Documents needed

Avoiding AOW status with a permanently attached muzzle device on a pistol with a vertical foregrip

Posted on November 26, 2017 by John Pierce

In my latest article I discussed how permanently attached muzzle devices become part of the barrel length and overall length of a firearm. With that understanding, a client asked me to revisit my earlier article about vertical foregrips.   As I … Continue reading →

Posted in AOW, AR Pistols, ATF, ATF Ruling, Barrel Length, BATFE, CHP, Concealed Handgun Permit, Criminal Law, Federal Law, Firearms Technology Branch, Overall Length (OAL), SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on Avoiding AOW status with a permanently attached muzzle device on a pistol with a vertical foregrip