Sales and Transfers of National Firearms Act Items

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All sales of National Firearms Act (NFA) items are non-refundable and non-returnable!  NFA items include, among other things, suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and "any other weapons" (AOW).

We are NOT responsible for denied applications/forms from the ATF! You are responsible for knowing your own legal history, and if you can pass a background check before beginning the process. 

We can NOT "check" in advance to see if you will be approved.

Customers who have not purchased NFA items from us before will be contacted PRIOR to your order being released to ensure that they understand the procedure involved.  

Once the order is released from our supplier, it cannot be stopped/cancelled, and the customer is committed to the sale procedure.

You will not be able to take the NFA product home until your federal tax stamp has been approved. It will remain in our possession until you receive approval from the ATF.

Approvals for properly formatted and submitted electronic individual applications have generally been received within 1-2 weeks, but this may vary with the ATF.

If purchasing for a trust, we STRONGLY recommend that you initially complete the transfer as an individual first. Processing a transfer to a trust takes SIGNIFICANTLY longer than to an individual. Having the item as an individual you can continue to use it until the ATF approves placing it into a trust (which you can do yourself after establishing the trust).

Once your ATF Form 4 has been approved, you must always keep a copy with the suppressor/firearm as proof of legal ownership per ATF regulations.

To speed up the process of buying an NFA item, follow these steps:

• Go to eforms.atf.gov to create your own ATF Eforms account if you don't already have one. 
• You will be given an auto-generated username (11 characters long – first letter of your first name, first five letters of your last name and five random numbers), and you will create a password and PIN. 
• Keep this information safe, you will need it for the purchase process in the store.
• Be sure to note EXACTLY how you entered your name and email address when creating your Eforms account. 
• We recommend matching what is on your identification to avoid confusion. 
• Entering your middle name as just an initial vs full middle name will prevent your Form 4 application from submitting and only show a vague error message. 
• If you have two names for your last name NOTE whether you entered them with a space or a hyphen in between. 
• Again, this will result in a vague error message preventing the submission of your Form 4. ALL information entered on the Form 4 must be IDENTICAL to what you entered when you created your Eforms account. 
• If you are not sure, we will have to ask you to log in and verify the entries are the same if an error is encountered in the online application procedure.
• If you are submitting an electronic Responsible Persons Questionnaire (RPQ - Form 5320.23) (RPQ’s are needed if more than one individual is listed e.g., trusts) in PDF format DO NOT allow Adobe to electronically sign the form. 
• You MUST have a “LIVE” signature which is a printed copy that is signed by hand then scanned back in as a PDF file. 
• If you don’t have a scanner or are unsure of the process, just email the RPQ to us so we can print it, have you sign it, then scan and save it as a PDF for electronic submission. 
• Please review the answers to the questions on the RPQ to see if there is an issue. Again, if you are in doubt please email it to us in advance for review. 
• If there are errors on the RPQ your application will be declined and you will have to start all over again.
• You will need a digital fingerprint card in EFT file format (any other format, such as scanned fingerprint cards in PDF format, will slow down your application process). 
• You will also need a 2” x 2” passport-style photo of your face on a light background. Bring in both digital documents on a USB flash drive. 
• If you do not have these documents, we can provide those services (see NFA transfers section).
• Have a valid state-issued photo identification showing your current address. 
• Be prepared to pay any applicable ATF tax stamp fee on a debit or credit card entered online. No cash/check!
• You must also have a valid email address to receive document copies. You will receive all documentation at this email address. 
• This address must match EXACTLY what you entered in your Eforms account, or the application procedure will fail.

If you have any questions, please contact us BEFORE placing an order for an NFA item to avoid confusion or disappointment. 

The process is not that difficult but attention to detail is crucial. 

Thanks for your cooperation.

Individual Transfers: $85.00 per NFA (National Firearms Act) item transferred electronically

Trust Transfers: $100.00 per NFA item transferred electronically. The higher fee for trust submittals is to account for the increased complexity of submittal, as well as the longer approval times (1-2 months if not longer). WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND FILING AS AN INDIVIDUAL, then moving your items to your trust yourself AFTER you have taken possession of the NFA item. 

Paper transfers of NFA items are $150.00 each and are processed by the ATF much more slowly than electronic applications.

NFA items purchased on our website do not require a transfer fee; however, a tax stamp charge from the ATF may still be applicable.

If you intend to transfer to a trust, we STRONGLY recommend that you initially complete the transfer as an individual first. Processing a transfer to a trust takes SIGNIFICANTLY longer than to an individual. Having the item as an individual you can continue to use it until the ATF approves placing it into a trust (which you can do yourself after establishing the trust).

We offer fingerprinting services in EFT file or fingerprint card format.  We also offer passport photos on a USB flash drive or hard copy.

Please bring your EFT (Electronic Fingerprint Transmission file format) fingerprints and passport photo on a USB flash drive if you have them.  

Conversion of a fingerprint card to EFT format is an additional $35 fee (it may be less expensive for us to create your EFT, depending on the type of transfer).

All required forms/documents/photos will be electronically submitted on the ATF website or via mail for paper applications.

The NFA transfer process cannot begin until we have the item in our physical possession, even if the make, model, caliber, and serial number are known.

 Outbound NFA Transfers

To facilitate the sale of your NFA item to a buyer that requires shipping in or out of state, your NFA item must be transferred to Young Guns, and then to the SOT dealer of your buyers choosing. You will need access to your username, password, and PIN for your ATF E Forms account, along with the NFA item present to initiate the process. There is an $85 transfer fee due at time of Form 4 submittal to Young Guns in addition to shipping fees. Shipping rates will vary depending on the size and weight of the package, as well as distance. 

If your item fails to transfer to your intended buyer and is returned to Young Guns, you will be REQUIRED TO PAY A SECOND $85 TRANSFER FEE TO REAQUIRE THE ITEM VIA A FORM 4. Until your Form 4 is approved, the item is the legal property of Young Guns Inc. 

Form 4 and Form 3 processing times vary and are at the sole discretion of the ATF. Please understand, and respect that this process may take several weeks, or longer, depending on system traffic. 

What if my NFA item isn’t being shipped? (ie. Individual-to-individual transfer)

We do not facilitate individual-to-individual transfers, as the updates to ATF E Forms means you can transfer your items either to another individual, or to a trust directly through the E Forms website without the assistance of a SOT dealer. Both you and your buyer will need E Forms access, and your buyer will need digital fingerprints and passport-style photo. If your buyer requires digital fingerprints (EFT format), we provide that service for $85, including a USB flash drive for storage.