Suppressor private transfer

[cactusjack]

Anybody familiar with how to perform this process? A few years ago I purchased a suppressor and put it in my own name (newbie mistake). Now I'd like to transfer it to a trust so I can allow family members access. Thanks for any advice!

 

[wilehunting]

I'd email or call the company I purchased it from and ask them. They should have all the records from the original purchase.

 

[Huntaddict]

Why do you now feel like you need to place it in a trust?

I would look up the ATF website and ensure what I am sharing is actually consistent with your needs.
DO NOT take my personal word for it.

Family members, according to what I have been told by the ATF - I am an NFA holder - You can share your silencers with friends and family in most cases, but there are stipulations. Prohibited Persons cannot possess NFA items.

 

[cactusjack]

Thanks, I'll look. I was under the assumption that the suppressor could only be used by another person while in my presence, unless the person was also named in the trust.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Thanks, I'll look. I was under the assumption that the suppressor could only be used by another person while in my presence, unless the person was also named in the trust.

This is correct, it must be in your possession or used under your immediate supervision.

 

[Dr. Vette]

Thanks, I'll look. I was under the assumption that the suppressor could only be used by another person while in my presence, unless the person was also named in the trust.

Correct, but whomever sold it to you can likely swap it into a trust FAR easier than anyone else.

 

[WeiserBucks]

Correct, but whomever sold it to you can likely swap it into a trust FAR easier than anyone else.

It'll be Form 4 transfer just like any other change of ownership.

 

[Steve gavette]

Just did this, my first purchase was done in my name. No electronic form for this, has to be done on paper. Took about 7 months. But it doesn't really matter, as you still have the suppressor, things just continue on as usual til you get the stamp. The sooner you do it, the sooner it gets done...
There is no fast track for this.

 

[blksno]

Correct, but whomever sold it to you can likely swap it into a trust FAR easier than anyone else.

If you rely on the original dealer to "swap it for you", it would be a double transfer and completely unnecessary. (Form 3 to them tax free, and Form 4 back to you +$200) You could ask them for their opinion or suggestions on how to assist you do it yourself.

It's a simple Form 4 and another $200 to move it to a trust.

Personally, I wouldn't bother.

 

[Clem Bronkoski]

I sure hope all these restrictions with suppressors goes away under this administration. It seems silly to me that you have to pass a background check to get a firearm but then another plus pay a tax stamp fee to purchase a suppressor which IMO is nothing more than another accessory. But I guess I'm pi...ing in the wind!

 

[Steve gavette]

If you rely on the original dealer to "swap it for you", it would be a double transfer and completely unnecessary. (Form 3 to them tax free, and Form 4 back to you +$200) You could ask them for their opinion or suggestions on how to assist you do it yourself.

It's a simple Form 4 and another $200 to move it to a trust.

Personally, I wouldn't bother.

My son was always wanting to use the one suppressor I had that wasn't in the trust. When he was a juvenile, made no difference as I was always there. Now, not so much. You can skirt the rules if you like, but for $200, I'll jump the hoops for convenience

 

[blksno]

My son was always wanting to use the one suppressor I had that wasn't in the trust. When he was a juvenile, made no difference as I was always there. Now, not so much. You can skirt the rules if you like, but for $200, I'll jump the hoops for convenience

What I mean...is that it's a perfect reason to just buy another one and do it right the first time.

 

[mkk]

It'll be Form 4 transfer just like any other change of ownership.

This^^^^^^^^

 

[Clem Bronkoski]

My son was always wanting to use the one suppressor I had that wasn't in the trust. When he was a juvenile, made no difference as I was always there. Now, not so much. You can skirt the rules if you like, but for $200, I'll jump the hoops for convenience

Steve that's not my point. I wouldn't mind another background check to get one but the ATF is just making things harder for the law abiding gun owner and getting more money in the process. I'd even pay a nominal fee like we do to an FFL for a BG check but $200!