I'm getting ready to jump into the NFA world. I see companies like Silencer Central offer a Trust option which does seem like a simple way to do it. My initial jump into it would be a suppressor for my 300 blackout but eventually I would like to add a SBR or two. Would I be better off to go ahead and use a local lawyer to draw up the Trust or just jump in with the one they offer with the silencer?
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My personal opinion…
I’d avoid Silencer Central at all costs. They’re the king of bait & switch, trying to push their house brand (formerly Dakota Silencer) crap on everybody.
I’d suggest, in this order:
1. Find a local dealer and use them. In NC, I’d use THSF (Tar Heel State Firearms).
2. Capitol Armory, based in Cedar Park (suburb of Austin, TX) can ship it to your door once it’s approved.
3. Silencer Shop, based in TX as well, but has a network of dealers nationwide. You deal with them for payment and forms, but then it transfers to the local dealer in their network, which is who you’ll pick it up from.
As far as trust vs individual…it’s your choice. With THSF or SS, you could go either route. With CA, you’d have to do a trust in order to use eForms.
I still recommend a trust. More flexibility. I’m currently using one from thetrustshop.net. Once the trust is done, submitting as a one-RP entity is roughly the same work as submitting as an individual, except you split the work between two forms instead of one, which isn’t a big deal at all.
The SS network is convenient, but I’ve not used it in the current design. I still prefer to give my business to THSF. Looks like you're <2 hours from their shop? Definitely not too far to drive. You’d need to go once in the beginning to get fingerprints scanned and, and then for the pickup. They also will handle all the engraving for your Form 1 firearms.
I’d avoid Silencer Central at all costs. They’re the king of bait & switch, trying to push their house brand (formerly Dakota Silencer) crap on everybody.
I’d suggest, in this order:
1. Find a local dealer and use them. In NC, I’d use THSF (Tar Heel State Firearms).
2. Capitol Armory, based in Cedar Park (suburb of Austin, TX) can ship it to your door once it’s approved.
3. Silencer Shop, based in TX as well, but has a network of dealers nationwide. You deal with them for payment and forms, but then it transfers to the local dealer in their network, which is who you’ll pick it up from.
As far as trust vs individual…it’s your choice. With THSF or SS, you could go either route. With CA, you’d have to do a trust in order to use eForms.
I still recommend a trust. More flexibility. I’m currently using one from thetrustshop.net. Once the trust is done, submitting as a one-RP entity is roughly the same work as submitting as an individual, except you split the work between two forms instead of one, which isn’t a big deal at all.
The SS network is convenient, but I’ve not used it in the current design. I still prefer to give my business to THSF. Looks like you're <2 hours from their shop? Definitely not too far to drive. You’d need to go once in the beginning to get fingerprints scanned and, and then for the pickup. They also will handle all the engraving for your Form 1 firearms.
Trusts aren’t that complicated. I did mine with Quicken Willmaker about a decade ago and have shared the template with a handful of friends. If you know what you’re doing or are willing to do a little research, it’s easy to DIY. Otherwise, pay for one from one of the various places that offer them.
While trusts aren’t required anymore, I prefer to keep putting all of my NFA items in my trust. Personal preference.
While trusts aren’t required anymore, I prefer to keep putting all of my NFA items in my trust. Personal preference.
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My NFA items are in a trust, he can get you setup.
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My NFA items are in a trust, he can get you setup.
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I had a lawyer do one for me several years ago because I wanted several provisions not covered by the do it yourself templates, i.e. specifics for children under 21 in case wifey and I both go, alternate trustees in that event, what happens when they reach majority and making the safe itself with everything non NFA in it a part of the trust as well.
There are advantages and drawbacks for each path. Think about your current situation and what you are trying to accomplish very carefully.
It was well worth the lawyer cost vs a diy trust for my needs and objectives. Ymmv.
There are advantages and drawbacks for each path. Think about your current situation and what you are trying to accomplish very carefully.
It was well worth the lawyer cost vs a diy trust for my needs and objectives. Ymmv.
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Scott at Tarheel State Firearms is great to work with, can’t find his user name but his email is [email protected]
And mine are each on their own trust.
And mine are each on their own trust.
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