Category Archives: ATF

It is finally possible to use the NICS appeal process for NFA denials

While those of us in the legal community have been helping clients file NICS Appeals and Voluntary Appeal File Applications since their inception, they were not designed with NFA applications in mind. In fact, since July 13, 2016, when the … Continue reading

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Why the new eForms processing rules are actually good news for trust applicants

The ATF recently announced a number of changes to the way they process NFA applications. Details of the changes can be found in the FAQ section of eForms when you log into your account. In online forums, many have reacted … Continue reading

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Understanding the confusing March 1 ATF eForms email

During the last week of February, eForms was down for several days, affecting submissions from FFLs and gun-owners alike. On Friday March 1, the ATF sent out an email to all eForms users announcing that the eForms system outage was … Continue reading

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Buying a firearm on behalf of a corporate entity

I was recently contacted by a client who wanted to acquire several shotguns for their skeet shooting club.  I should note that they also served as an officer of the club and a member of the board of directors, which … Continue reading

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Recent arm brace ruling may impact those who received a tax-free amnesty form 1 approval

When those who applied for a tax-free amnesty form 1 registration pursuant to ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F began to receive approvals, I posted an article about the conditions noted on the approved forms. In that article, I predicted the listed … Continue reading

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