Gun Trusts

Many are unaware that unique firearms such as fully automatic handguns and rifles, machineguns, short-barreled shotguns and short-barreled long guns, suppressors and silencers, as well as many special more uncommon guns and weaponry are all perfectly legal to own and possess. Although these more exotic firearms and weaponry are steadfastly regulated by the federal government and some states, using a knowledgeable firearm lawyer will not only guide you through the correct process, but also help you use the appropriate methods for you to both own and keep these types of guns, firearms and weaponry.

Gun Trust Creation

Holding your firearms in a special gun trust will allow you to purchase these exotic guns from a licensed dealer and give you peace of mind while doing so.

Advantages of gun trusts to consider:

Asset protection for your gun collection

The trust is uniquely shaped for your specific needs

Create a trust not just for these unique guns, but also for ALL your guns – including your regular collection of firearms

Because of changing laws or if you acquire more guns, your trust may have to be amended from time to time

You will always have someone you can readily call with questions

Firearms/NFA trusts must be submitted to the ATF with an application to transfer. (Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). A lawyer can help with that, as well as with acquiring certain types of exotic firearms through a gun dealer.

We can also look at your estate planning for the holding of your firearm collection for your dependents or beneficiaries.

NFA Representation

The National Firearms Act (NFA) was enacted in 1934 and regulates the manufacture, transfer, and possession of certain types of firearms. The NFA requires registration with the federal government all fully automatic machine guns, short barreled rifles and short barreled shotguns, and gun silencers/suppressors. This NFA is the first federal law to impose controls on firearms.

History of the NFA

The National Firearms Act was enacted in response to the rise in gang violence during Prohibition, generally related to the making and selling of bootleg liquor. Violent offenses involving sawed-off shotguns and machine guns, such as the St. Valentine's Day Massacre, brought to light the need for stricter regulation of such firearms. The NFA was meant to ease the use of firearms most commonly used by the criminal element. It imposes a tax on the manufacture and transfer of certain firearms and also the registration of same with the ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives).

The types of firearms regulated under the NFA include:

Machine guns

Short-barreled rifles (SBRs)

Short-barreled shotguns (SBSs)

Suppressors (silencers)

Our lawyers possess a strong focus towards gun trusts and NFA related law with a spotlight on both the firearm industry as well as individual gun owners.

Our law practice includes local, state and federal law throughout Ohio and the entire USA. You can call us at 888.399.7863 or email us at info@munitionsgroup.com.