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“John represented me at my hearing in Fairfax County Circuit Court for my Petition for Restoration of Firearms Rights. My case was a bit complex and it incorporated some new legislation that John was very educated on. The legislation was so new that the Commonwealth’s Attorney and the Judge did not have any knowledge of it. John’s actions in the courtroom to bring the new legislation to the attention of the court were astonishing and brilliant; even bringing a smile to the Judge and pat on the back from a fellow attorney after the hearing.
John’s flat rate pricing for representation is amazingly affordable. He is true to his word, communicates through out the entire process and works diligently to represent you. I highly recommend John Pierce.” - Shawn
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“I contacted John via email regarding trust and estate work that I needed and questions that I had. He called me that same day, walked me through the process, took adequate time and was very patient in responding to my questions. He is very down to earth and professional. I was astounded as I found he was on travel, yet he took the time to personally contact me. He was very responsive in following up with the documents that I needed. I am extremely pleased and appreciative of the time he took with me and his outstanding level of service. I've worked with a number of attorneys in my profession and John exceeds the standards that I am accustomed to. I highly recommend him.” - Ron
Category Archives: Form 1
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
Posted in 41F, ATF, CLEO Notification, Form 1, Form 23, Form 4, NFA Trusts
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Why do some approved Form 1’s say “FORM 1 REGISTRATION” in box 4a?
I recently received a call from a client who had received his approved Form 1 for a self-manufactured suppressor. The Form 1 application had been submitted pre-41F via eForms. In reviewing the approved form in preparation for having his tube … Continue reading
Posted in 41F, 80% Lower, Administrative Law, ATF, BATFE, eForms, Engraving, Federal Law, Form 1, Manufacturing, SBR, Suppressors
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You no longer need to print ATF Form 1’s and Form 4’s double-sided
I received an email today from a client who had noticed that the latest downloadable versions of both the Form 1 and the Form 4 now have new instructions regarding the printing of the forms. Prior versions of both forms … Continue reading
Form 1 Guide: Ultimate Walkthrough
It’s time to submit a new Form 1. But 41F is fully in effect. But fear not. This Form 1 guide will walk you through every step of the new process. Despite the complexity, I will try and make it … Continue reading
Posted in 41F, 41P, ATF, BATFE, CLEO Notification, Form 1, Form 23, NFA Trusts, Responsible Persons
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The industry is moving quickly to minimize the impact of 41F
The only thing more powerful than a giant bureaucracy is the inventiveness of free enterprise. Therefore, it is no surprise that the firearms industry is already hard at work minimizing the impacts of 41F on the use of NFA trusts. … Continue reading
Posted in 41F, 41P, Administrative Law, ATF, BATFE, CLEO Notification, FFL Issues, Form 1, Form 23, Form 4, NFA Trusts
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