Do not acquire the parts to build the NFA firearm at this time – that is risky because possessing the parts before you have approval to build could be construed as you having legal possession of the NFA firearm. You will need to know some particular pieces of information before you submit paperwork to the ATF – such as caliber, barrel length, and overall length if you are going to make a short barreled rifle (SBR). Applications to make new machine guns will NOT be approved, though you may be able to reactive a DEWAT. Decide what type of firearm you would like to build. If you decide to acquire another NFA firearm…repeat this process.ġ. It generally takes about 10-14 days for approval after that, though time frames may vary wildly right now.ġ0. If rejected by ATF, correct your paperwork with your Dealer or attorney’s help and resubmit. Then, update your Schedule A with the information about the newly approved item once you receive the stamp back. Once approved, ATF will send the approved form 4 back to the Dealer/seller. You can get an idea of current wait times here.ĩ. The wait time varies with NFA Branch staffing and workload. Wait several months for ATF to approve your transfer. Many local dealers will help you with this. Submit to BATFE the Form 4, Form 23s, trust and schedules, and check for the transfer tax to the NFA Branch of the BATFE for review and approval. You do not need to send in the instructions or other forms or ancillary documents.ħ. Photocopy your ENTIRE executed (signed and notarized) Gun Trust Agreement including schedules (for my customers, that is Schedules A and B ). List the manufacturer and serial number of the firearm on the memo line of the check.Ħ. Make out a check to the BATFE for the required amount of the transfer tax ($200 for all NFA firearms except for “Any Other Weapons” (AOW)) which is a $5 transfer tax. If you live within Maricopa County, mail your CLEO copies to the following address:ĥ. Your CLEO is the local chief of police, county sheriff, head of the State police, or County prosecutor. Once you have your form 4 and form 23 completed, including the photo and fingerprints for all responsible persons in your trust, you must submit the CLEO copies of the Form 4 and all Form 23s to your CLEO. So if you have a trustee that lives in another state, they should mail a copy to their CLEO.Ĥ. ![]() All Responsible Persons must sent form 23 to their CLEO. Each responsible person must also submit two properly completed FBI forms FD-258 (fingerprint cards) to the ATF. Included on the form is the requirement to attach a 2×2 photograph of each responsible person on the ATF copy (not the CLEO copy), clearing showing a full front view of the features of the responsible persons with a bare head, with the distance from the top of the head to the point of the chin approximately 1.25 inches, and which shall have been taken within 1 year prior to the date of the application. The full form, as available from ATF, has two copies in it, and you will complete both as wet-ink originals – one will be sent to ATF, while the other will go to your CLEO. Complete ATF Form 5320.23 (Form 23) for all “Responsible Persons” in your trust, as defined in 27 CFR§ 479.11 (definition below). The full form, as available from the ATF, has three copies in it, and you will complete all three as wet-ink originals – two will be sent to the ATF, while the other will go to your Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO).ģ. Box 2a will likely be the name of your trust and your home address. If you are buying from a private party, you will need to complete this in conjunction with that private party. If you are buying through a dealer, he or she will most likely complete this for you. Complete the ATF Form 5320.4 (Form 4) with the Dealer’s assistance. ![]() Our preferred dealers, who know what they are doing, can be found here.Ģ. Select the firearm at your dealer of choice and make required payment for it.
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