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:**

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 (30-90 days)
4. **Item Receipt:** We receive item at our facility
5. **Form 4 Preparation:** We help prepare your Form 4
6. **Form 4 Submission:** Submit with $200 tax stamp
7. **ATF Processing:** Wait for ATF approval (6-12+ months)
8. **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. Call 502-272-4859 for detailed guidance.