Category Archives: CLEO Notification

eForms now supports individual Form 4 transfers!

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

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Private Transfer of NFA Items to Your Trust

This guide will walk you through every step of the process to do a private transfer of individually owned or trust owned NFA items to your NFA Trust and make it as easy as possible.  The fields referenced are based … Continue reading

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Moving Individually Owned NFA Items to Your Trust

This guide will walk you through every step of the process to move individually owned NFA items to your NFA Trust and make it as easy as possible.  The fields referenced are based upon the September 2019 revision of the … Continue reading

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eForm 1: Documents needed

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

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Who is my CLEO?

Prior to the implementation of 41F, trust applicants were not subject to the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) sign-off that was required of individual applicants. As part of 41F, this requirement was changed from an affirmative ‘sign-off’ to a mere ‘notification’.  … Continue reading

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