Category Archives: Form 1

ATF NFA Registration Changes and What They Mean for Virginia Gun Owners and Dealers

Posted on October 10, 2026 by John Pierce

ATF’s October 9 open letter announces nationwide non-enforcement of NFA approval and registration requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and “any other weapons” (AOWs). While this offers immediate relief from paperwork and approval delays and is a … Continue reading →

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Trust approval times continue to impress

Posted on July 11, 2024 by John Pierce

I have written twice over the last several weeks about how the new ATF approval process is benefitting trust applicants as well as individuals, but I still have clients who want to see concrete examples. This is an approval one … Continue reading →

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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 →

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

Posted on March 2, 2024 by John Pierce

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

Posted on November 12, 2023 by John Pierce

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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