If you own or plan to own NFA firearms—such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), or machine guns—a Gun Trust isn’t just a convenience. It’s a smart legal move that protects your rights, simplifies the process, and gives you peace of mind.
What Is a Gun Trust?
A Gun Trust is a special kind of legal trust designed specifically to hold and manage NFA-regulated firearms under the National Firearms Act. These include items that require approval from the ATF and are subject to strict rules on possession and transfer.
Unlike a regular trust, a Gun Trust accounts for federal and state firearm laws, ensuring that your ownership and eventual transfer of NFA items stay fully compliant.
Key Reasons You Need One:
✅ Legal Clarity and Compliance
The ATF has clear rules about who can possess NFA items. A Gun Trust allows multiple trustees to legally possess and use the items listed in the trust. Without one, only the registered owner can possess the item—letting a spouse or friend “possess” your suppressor could be a felony. You have to be careful of the “accidental felony traps”.
A properly drafted Gun Trust ensures that everyone named is legally covered.
✅ Inheritance and Estate Planning
Without a Gun Trust, passing down NFA items can be tricky—or even illegal—if heirs aren’t eligible to own them. A Gun Trust allows you to name beneficiaries and successor trustees, making the transfer process smoother and legally sound after your death.
It also protects your loved ones from unintentionally breaking federal law by possessing restricted items without proper authorization.
✅ Protecting Your Investment
NFA items aren’t cheap. A Gun Trust helps ensure your collection is protected, accessible, and transferable in a way that aligns with both federal law and your personal wishes.
Final Thoughts
If you’re investing in NFA firearms, a Gun Trust isn’t optional—it’s essential. It offers legal protection, flexibility, and peace of mind for you and your family.
At Secure Gun Trusts, we make the process fast, affordable, and attorney-backed. Whether you’re buying your first suppressor or building a collection, we can help you do it the right way.
Start your Gun Trust today — it only takes minutes.
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