Category Archives: Form 1

Make sure to assign your arm brace pistol to your trust prior to the publication of 2021R-08F!

The ATF has taken the position that, in order to register an SBR under the free tax stamp provision of this rule, the ‘host’ (e.g. pistol, lower, etc.) must already be assigned to, or owned by, the trust prior to … Continue reading

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The ATF announced today that they plan to publish the final arm brace rule (2021R-08F) in the very near future

We have known this was a possibility for some time.  However, many of us in the industry had hoped that the very valid arguments raised during the comment period, coupled with the Bruen decision, would have caused the BATFE to … Continue reading

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Is this the end of Form 1 suppressors?

Over the last week, my phone has been ringing non-stop with questions about the ATF’s mercurial position on Form 1 suppressors. For those of you who are not aware, here is a rough timeline of what has occurred: Phase 1 … Continue reading

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The NFA Branch has a new mailing address for Form 1 and Form 4 submissions

The ATF recently announced that they have a new mailing address for both Form 1 and Form 4 submissions (although if you are still doing paper Form 1 submissions then you should strongly consider taking advantage of the return of … 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

Posted in 41F, 80% Lower, Administrative Law, AOW, AR Pistols, AR-15, ATF, BATFE, CLEO Notification, eForms, Form 1, Form 23, Manufacturing, NFA Trusts, Processing Times, SBR, SBS, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on eForm 1: Documents needed