An NFA Gun Trust is a special type of revocable living trust designed to facilitate the legal ownership, possession, and transfer of firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA). These items include:
- Suppressors (silencers)
- Short-barreled rifles (SBRs)
- Short-barreled shotguns
- Machine guns
- Destructive devices
- Any Other Weapons (AOWs)
Key Features of an NFA Gun Trust:
✅ Shared Legal Possession
- Multiple individuals (trustees) can legally possess, store, and use the NFA items listed in the trust—something not allowed with individual ownership.
- A single trust can be used for all current and future NFA purchases, simplifying recordkeeping and compliance.
- Trustees can be added or removed at any time using a formal addendum—this provides flexibility for changing life circumstances.
- You can name a beneficiary to inherit your NFA firearms, helping to legally and smoothly pass items to heirs without violating federal law.
- Using a trust can make the ATF Form 4 or Form 1 application process more efficient.
Traditional NFA Gun Trust Highlights:
- One-time purchase covers all your current/future NFA items.
- Built by firearm trust attorneys—valid in all NFA-legal states.
