Category Archives: BATFE

The NFA item you can’t own in Virginia

From a legal perspective Virginia’s NFA collectors have it pretty good. In the Commonwealth, so long as all federal requirements are met, one can generally own suppressors, short-barrelled rifles, short-barrelled shotguns, and the other items included in the miscellaneous ‘any … Continue reading

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Understanding constructive possession

May I have extra uppers or butt stocks for my SBR in the same gun safe as Title 1 lowers? There is a lot of confusion regarding the concept of constructive possession as it relates to components which can be … Continue reading

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May I have multiple uppers for my SBR?

A client called me today as she was completing her Form 1.  She wanted the option to configure multiple uppers on her SBR once she received her approved Form 1 and tax stamp. Her question, which seems to pop up … Continue reading

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Checking the status of your NFA application

With lead-times for NFA applications exceeding eight months and rising, I am often asked how to go about checking the status of an application. The ATF addresses this question on their NFA Frequently Asked Questions Page. “If you wish to … Continue reading

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All NFA application processing is suspended during the shutdown

I have been contacted by several clients asking whether or not the government shutdown is affecting the processing of Form 1 and Form 4 applications. Unfortunately the answer is yes.  During the shutdown, all Form 1, 3, and 4 applications … Continue reading

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