Category Archives: BATFE

Does shoulder-firing an AR pistol equipped with a pistol brace make it an SBR?

Update:  For the latest news on the stabilizing brace issue, see my March 21, 2017 update. … It is an undisputed fact that putting a shoulder stock on an AR pistol will result in a short-barreled rifle (SBR) subject to regulation … Continue reading

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The end of eForms?

For NFA collectors and dealers the ATF’s eForms system has been both a stunning success and a frustrating challenge. The simplified application process and greatly reduced processing times undeniably made eForms the preferred method for submitting your NFA applications.  However, … Continue reading

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What do I need to do when my tax stamp arrives?

For an NFA collector it is truly a special day when an approved Form 4 and the accompanying tax stamp finally arrive.  After all, you have waited long months for this day and suddenly it is here. But don’t be … Continue reading

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What do I need to do regarding my NFA items when I move?

Probably the single question I am asked most frequently by NFA trust clients is “What do I need to do when I move?” When I mentioned this to one of my law school classmates (who does not own any NFA … 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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