NFA Firearms Trusts are a specific type of Revocable Living Trust that deals with the unique issues of owning, transferring, and possessing Title II firearms. Alpine Arms has consulted with legal teams in Colorado and Florida to help us provide you with an education and protection against unintentional violations of the NFA. The Alpine Arms NFA Firearms Trust is created specifically for residents in The State of Colorado; however, we have relationships with lawyers and businesses in many other states that can assist you with you specific needs.

NFA (Title II) Firearms are guns and other items regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). These firearms or weapons are commonly referred to as "Class 3" items, referring to the class of Federal Firearms License (FFL) a dealer must hold to sell or transfer these items. The NFA regulates the sale, use, possession, and transfer of machine guns, short-barreled shotguns and rifles (SBS and SBR), silencers, destructive devices, and any other weapon (AOW - any firearm that is not explicitly addressed by the NFA. Some of the more common weapons considered to be AOW include cane guns and pen guns. However, AOW also includes firearms such as smooth bore pistols and revolvers that fire shotgun shells and have barrels less than 18 inches long).

Federal and State laws regulate items that fall under the NFA. In most states, some or all of these items are legal to own. Individuals, business entities, and trusts are permitted to purchase NFA firearms, if allowed by state law. To obtain permission to make, transfer, or own these items, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE or ATF) requires completion of a Form 1 or Form 4, along with payment up to $200 for a tax stamp.

While a traditional trust can be used to purchase NFA firearms, there are many problems with using a traditional trust, thus why Alpine Arms recommends the use of a NFA Firearms Trust.

The process of creating a NFA Firearms Trust is a personal "get to know you" process - we will need to know your objectives and your personal and family member information, among other details. We will try to limit the effect of future legislative and transfer tax risks associated with NFA firearms ownership. Once the Trust is designed, we will review the material with you, covering any questions or comments you may have to ensure that you do not place yourself at risk and all the proper steps are followed to properly execute the Trust. Upon completion of these steps, NFA items can be purchased.