Category Archives: NFA Trusts

Suppressors, solvent traps, and legal traps

I was recently contacted by a client who was considering purchasing a threaded ‘solvent trap’ adapter and using it as the basis for a Form 1 build of a suppressor. For those unfamiliar with a ‘solvent trap’ adapter, it is … Continue reading

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At what age may I make or acquire NFA items?

This is a question that seems to arise at least once a week as I am speaking with clients and I think it would be beneficial to do a complete breakdown of the topic. For purposes of our analysis we … Continue reading

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Do I need to engrave an 80% receiver I am going to SBR?

This is a question that was recently asked by one of my client.  The answer, as with most issues involving the NFA and ATF regulations, requires a slightly detailed answer. First let’s talk about the general requirements for completing an … Continue reading

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ATF is promising to return eForms to service in “the short term”

Today the ATF sent out a letter detailing their plans for eForms.  The good news is that they plan for eForms to return to service very quickly. They took the time to explain why the existing eForms system became overwhelmed.  … Continue reading

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The end of eForms?

For NFA collectors and dealers the ATF’s eForms system has been both a stunning success and a frustrating challenge. The simplified application process and greatly reduced processing times undeniably made eForms the preferred method for submitting your NFA applications.  However, … Continue reading

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