Category Archives: Form 1

What’s going on with 41p now?

Posted on November 28, 2015 by John Pierce

UPDATE:  The final rule has been released ————————————————— Since the comment period for 41p ended on December 9th, 2013, we have been waiting to see how the ATF would respond to the record breaking number of comments they received, which … Continue reading →

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What are the requirements for engraving an item you are building on a Form 1?

Posted on January 25, 2015 by John Pierce

This is one of those questions that gets asked over and over again and I should have written about it long before now. But today I correct that omission. Let’s walk through this in 10 easy steps. 1)  When you build an … Continue reading →

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Does 922(r) apply when building an SBR from an imported pistol?

Posted on January 7, 2015 by John Pierce

I received a call last week from a client who was planning to SBR a swiss pistol and wanted to know whether the US-made parts requirement of 922(r) would apply. His concern is understandable since this is yet another area where … Continue reading →

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Has the ATF changed their mind about the Sig brace?

Posted on December 28, 2014 by John Pierce

Update:  For the latest news on the stabilizing brace issue, see my March 21, 2017 update. … Over the last week I have had a flood of emails from clients wanting to know what I think about the ATF’s seemingly ever-changing … Continue reading →

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What should you do if you get an approved eForm with a DRAFT watermark?

Posted on December 22, 2014 by John Pierce

Today one of my clients received an email with an approved eForm 1 attached. He immediately forwarded it to me so that I could update the schedule of assets in his NFA trust. The problem?  His eForm 1, which was approved, … Continue reading →

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