By Tom Odom, Esq. A number of our clients have expressed concern about statements at a White House briefing this week regarding Administration initiatives to implement gun control measures via executive action. See http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2013/08/29/fact-sheet-new-executive-actions-reduce-gun-violence. Of particular interest to clients with gun trusts (or others who may be contemplating establishing such a trust), is the suggestion … Continue reading White House Announcement of Regulatory Gun Control Initiatives
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MAJOR NEWS: ATF to Allow eForm 1s and 4s – Not Likely to Enact Regulations on Trusts and Other Entities
Today at the NSSF's 12th Annual Import/Export Conference in Washington D.C., the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) announced that it will be accepting electronic Form 1, 4 and 5 applications for entities that do not require Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) signatures, fingerprint cards, and photographs. In July of 2012, I had … Continue reading MAJOR NEWS: ATF to Allow eForm 1s and 4s – Not Likely to Enact Regulations on Trusts and Other Entities
CLEO Signature Requirement to End? Not So Fast…
There has been an overwhelming amount of internet posts and conjecture recently about the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) doing away with the Chief Law Enforcement Officer (CLEO) signature, which is required for any individual Form 1 or Form 4 application. However, the posts and conjecture fail to properly report the status … Continue reading CLEO Signature Requirement to End? Not So Fast…
Time is almost up to upgrade your trust to a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Trust
Last week I posted that for our existing gun trust clients, we have partnered with Attorney David Goldman to amend your trust into a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Gun Trust for $1500.00, which is almost half the regular price. The response has been overwhelming but please remember that this offer is only good through January 1, … Continue reading Time is almost up to upgrade your trust to a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Trust
Protect Your Firearms for Generation – Amend Your Gun Trust to a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Gun Trust
By Joshua Prince, Esq. With President Obama tapping Vice President Biden to spearhead a new Gun Control Task Force, Philadelphia Commissioner Ramsey (who is not qualified to carry a firearm or wear a uniform and badge, as he is not MPOETC certified) being appointed to that panel, and the vow by Democratic leadership in the … Continue reading Protect Your Firearms for Generation – Amend Your Gun Trust to a Multi-Generational Asset Protection Gun Trust
ATF to Hire 9 New Examiners?!?!?
Yesterday, the National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Associations (NFATCA) posted on its website that the Department of Justice (DOJ) lifted the hiring freeze that had been placed on the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), NFA Branch, allowing it to hire 9 new examiners! As many are aware, the NFA Branch, including … Continue reading ATF to Hire 9 New Examiners?!?!?
Form 1 and Form 4 Examiner Wait Times – Think Twice Before Complaining
With Form 1 and Form 4 wait times generally exceeding 6 months, many individuals complain about the Examiners taking too long to approve the forms. However, before complaining, and possibly offending the Examiners, make sure that you understand the current workload that they are under and that some are working 7 days a week. Steve … Continue reading Form 1 and Form 4 Examiner Wait Times – Think Twice Before Complaining
News Regarding NFA Applications – Enlongated Approval Times Could Be Coming to an End!!!
Today at the National Shooting Sports Foundation Import/Export Conference, Steve Albro, Chief of ATF's Firearms/Explosives Services Division informed the attendees that that the elongated NFA approval process (Forms 1s and Forms 4s that are currently taking 6-8 months for approval) could be coming to an end! He started out by explaining, as I have previously … Continue reading News Regarding NFA Applications – Enlongated Approval Times Could Be Coming to an End!!!
A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
Recently the American Silencer Association, met with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosive (ATF or BATFE), as well as Congressional Leaders, to discuss issues relating to the silencer/suppressor industry, including the current 6-8 month wait for an approved Form 4 (or a Form 1 if you are manufacturing it yourself). During this meeting, … Continue reading A Gun Trust for Electronic E-Form 4 Submissions in the Near Future?
New Member of the NRA Heritage Society
Today, it was my distinct honor and privilege to be inducted into the National Rifle Associations (NRA) Heritage Society. As I am not shy or embarrassed by my support of the NRA, I have no qualms about disclosing that I left 15% of my overall estate to the Civil Rights Defense Fund, commonly referred to … Continue reading New Member of the NRA Heritage Society
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