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National Firearms Act

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.

Are paintball and airgun sound suppressers considered NFA weapons?

How can a person legally obtain NFA firearms?

How does a person qualify to import, manufacture, or deal in NFA firearms?

If a person has a pistol and an attachable shoulder stock, does this constitute possession of an NFA firearm?

If an individual is changing their state of residence, and their application to transport the NFA firearm cannot be approved because of a prohibition in the new state, what options does a lawful possessor have?

May a licensed collector obtain NFA firearms in interstate commerce?

May a licensed gunsmith receive an NFA firearm for purposes of repair?

May a transferor submit an application to transfer an NFA firearm prior to the date on which the transferor receives the weapon?

What should a state do when an unregistered NFA firearm is acquired through forfeiture or abandonment?

What is the tax on making an NFA firearm?

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