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. Email FFL@THEGUNDOCK.COM for detailed guidance.