Suppressors and SBR (CLASS III/NFA ITEMS)

NFA Item Transfer Process:

What are NFA Items?

• 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: 3-7 days via eForms
• No cost to customer

FORM 4 (Dealer to Individual/Trust):

• Required for transfer from us to you
• Customer responsibility
• The $200 tax stamp was eliminated effective January 1, 2026!
• Processing time: 5-9 months
• Background check required

Process Steps:

1. Purchase Item: Complete your order with us
2. Form 3 Filing: We submit Form 3 to ATF
3. Form 3 Approval: ATF approves dealer transfer (3-7 days via eForms)
4. Item Receipt: We receive the item at our warehouse
5. Form 4 Preparation: We help prepare your Form 4
6. Form 4 Submission: Submit Form 4 (no tax stamp needed as of Jan 1, 2026!)
7. ATF Processing: Wait for ATF approval (5-9 months)
8. Final Transfer: Item ships to your FFL dealer for pickup once approved

Required Documentation:

• Current FFL (for Form 3)
• Form 4 (completed accurately)
• Passport photos (2)
• Fingerprint cards
• CLEO notification
• Note: The $200 tax stamp was eliminated effective January 1, 2026

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.