Category Archives: Short Barreled Shotguns

Who can ask to see my tax stamp?

I tell all of my clients to keep a copy of both their approved tax stamps and their NFA trust on them at all times they are in possession of their NFA items.   But if you follow that advice … Continue reading

Posted in Federal Law, Machine Guns, NFA Trusts, SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns, Tax Stamp, Virginia Law | Comments Off on Who can ask to see my tax stamp?

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

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

Posted in 922(r), AR Pistols, ATF, ATF Guidance Letters, BATFE, Federal Law, Firearms Technology Branch, Form 1, Imports, Manufacturing, SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on Does 922(r) apply when building an SBR from an imported pistol?

Has the ATF changed their mind about the Sig brace?

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

Posted in AOW, AR Pistols, ATF, ATF Guidance Letters, BATFE, Firearms Technology Branch, Form 1, Manufacturing, SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on Has the ATF changed their mind about the Sig brace?

What do I need to do when traveling out-of-state with my NFA items?

Many of us, myself included, live in an area where we often cross state borders. When such a trip includes your NFA items then certain federal statutes may come into play. In particular, 18 U.S.C. 922(a)(4) specifies that: (a) It shall be … Continue reading

Posted in AOW, ATF, BATFE, Form 20, Interstate Travel, NFA Trusts, SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on What do I need to do when traveling out-of-state with my NFA items?

What do I need to do regarding my NFA items when I move?

Probably the single question I am asked most frequently by NFA trust clients is “What do I need to do when I move?” When I mentioned this to one of my law school classmates (who does not own any NFA … Continue reading

Posted in ATF, BATFE, Form 20, Interstate Move, Intrastate Move, NFA Trusts, SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Short Barreled Shotguns | Comments Off on What do I need to do regarding my NFA items when I move?