National Firearms Act (NFA)

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Answers to some common questions related to what is the Nation Firearms Act (NFA) including the definition, clarification and application of the Act, as well as which form(s) to use in order to apply for a tax stamp.

Who may qualify as a certifying official on an ATF Form 1 or ATF Form 4 for the making or transfer of an NFA firearm?

Do parts or kits that convert firearms into machine guns need to be registered under the NFA?

Does a licensee that engages in both manufacturing and importing need to pay a separate NFA tax for each activity?

Are there any exemptions from the making or transfer tax provisions of the NFA?

May a private citizen register a firearm not previously registered in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record?

What is the tax on the transfer of an NFA firearm?

Which firearms are regulated under the NFA?

How long does it take to process an NFA paper form or eForm?

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