Suppressors and SBR (CLASS III/NFA ITEMS)
NFA Item Transfer Process:
What are NFA Items?
NFA (National Firearms Act) items include:- Suppressors/Silencers
- Short Barreled Rifles (SBR)
- Short Barreled Shotguns (SBS)
- Machine Guns
- Any Other Weapons (AOW)
- Destructive Devices
Transfer Requirements:
FORM 3 (Dealer to Dealer Transfer):
- Required for initial transfer to The Gun Dock
- We handle this paperwork
- Processing time: 30-90 days
- No cost to customer
FORM 4 (Dealer to Individual/Trust):
- Required for transfer from us to you
- Customer responsibility
- $200 tax stamp required (paid to ATF)
- Processing time: 6-12+ months
- Background check required
Process Steps:
- Purchase Item: Complete your order with us
- Form 3 Filing: We submit Form 3 to ATF
- Form 3 Approval: ATF approves dealer transfer (30-90 days)
- Item Receipt: We receive item at our facility
- Form 4 Preparation: We help prepare your Form 4
- Form 4 Submission: Submit with $200 tax stamp
- ATF Processing: Wait for ATF approval (6-12+ months)
- Final Transfer: Pick up item after approval
Required Documentation:
- Current FFL (for Form 3)
- Form 4 (completed accurately)
- $200 tax stamp payment
- Passport photos (2)
- Fingerprint cards
- CLEO notification
Trust vs Individual:
- Trust: More flexibility, no CLEO signature
- Individual: Simpler process, CLEO notification required
- Both require fingerprints and photos
Important Notes:
- All NFA transfers are final
- No refunds once Form 3 is submitted
- Customer pays all transfer fees
- Items cannot be shipped until Form 4 approval
Questions? NFA transfers are complex. Email FFL@THEGUNDOCK.COM for detailed guidance.