Tag Archives: Firearms Lawyer

The Original National Firearms Act Originally passed into law in 1934, the National Firearms Act (“NFA”) was enacted in response to the surging crime gang of the era, like the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Congress addressed this issue by imposing … Continue reading →

Nevada Law and Class 3 Firearms Fortunately for residents of Nevada, possession and ownership of Class III (Title II) firearms (e.g. short barreled rifles/shotguns, machine guns, silencers, etc.) is permitted within the confines of the NFA (See NRS 202.275(3)(b) and … Continue reading →

Individual Ownership under the National Firearms Act There are several ways to acquire Class III (Title II) firearms under the National Firearms Act (“NFA”). Three of the most common are: (1) as an individual; (2) by using an entity such … Continue reading →

Corporate and LLC NFA Ownership Another possible method for ownership of firearms governed by the National Firearms Act (“NFA”) is creating a corporation or limited liability company. While this approach is less popular than the individual or trust route, it … Continue reading →

Nevada Gun Trust Ownership of NFA Firearms A trust, specifically a Revocable Living Trust, is a popular method for more people to legally own and possess Class III (Title II) firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act (“NFA”) in states … Continue reading →

Possible Problems Using Quicken Willmaker For A NFA Gun Trust Below are some issues that can arise from using Quicken Willmaker to create a gun trust for NFA purposes. Although many have successfully used Quicken Willmaker to create a NFA … Continue reading →

Possible Problems Using LegalZoom For A NFA Gun Trust Below are some issues that can arise from using LegalZoom to create a gun trust for NFA purposes. Although many have successfully used LegalZoom to create a NFA Gun Trust subsequently … Continue reading →

Understanding Straw Purchases for Guns/Firearms What Is A Straw Purchase? When a buyer uses an illegal “straw purchaser” to acquire a firearm on their behalf, he or she is in violation of federal law. More accurately, when someone uses another … Continue reading →

Recent NFA Branch Examiner Changes Effective July 1, 2011, the BATFE has restructured how examiners are assigned in its NFA branch. From this point on, Forms 1, 2, 10, and 5320.20 will be assigned to an examiner based on the … Continue reading →

The Urban Legend Of The NFA And Search Warrants As a shooter in addition to a lawyer, I get to hear some pretty interesting fairy tales. Among the most persistent rumors among the NFA community is this one: “If I … Continue reading →