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- July 14, 2022In this article, we're going to take an in-depth look at the SilencerCo Switchback. It's arguably one of the most versatile 22 cans on the market and is the current king of decibel reduction.
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- May 05, 2022We've received quite a few questions and have heard many assumptions and predictions when addressing the ATF's new eForm system for Form 4 submissions. Capitol Armory has submitted thousands of forms electronically, and we continue to submit/certify daily. Let's address some of the common questions and try to dispel some of the (sometimes downright silly) rumors surrounding electronic forms.
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- April 05, 2022
Trust Versus Individual
Let's address the common question, "Why should I file with a trust?" We will compare filing with a trust to filing as an individual and why we feel a trust is a far superior route.
Trust Benefits
- Legal entity owns the items instead of one physical person
- Flexibility on who can possess, transport, and use the items
- Inheritance is seamless and doesn't require any additional ATF applications, paperwork, and expenses
- Asset protection
- Avoids confiscation should a trustee become unable to possess items
- Lives "perpetually" in a transfer-ban scenario
Individual Benefits
- No initial, one-time extra expense (generally about $80 to purchase a trust)
- No need to print, sign, and scan a trust
At glance, the scales appear heavily weighted in favor of filing with a trust. Simply put, this is true. Trusts are superior for flexibility, asset protection, and inheritance. The only two downsides to a trust are the initial, one-time setup cost (varies from free with an online template
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- March 21, 2022In this brief article, we're going to take a look at what you need to know in order create an account with the ATF in order to file electronically. If we're doing the Form 4 paperwork for you, then it will be done through eForms by default.
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- February 28, 2022In this post we discuss how you can easily order a silencer and have it shipped directly to your door. It's a quick and easy process without involving other dealers, 3rd parties or pay additional transfer fees.
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- December 17, 2021There's been a lot of talk about eFile for Form 4s over the years, and the release of eFile Form 4s, it's impossible to miss. Social media is flooded with dreams of a near-instant approval process and the NFA world being flipped upside down. In this article, let's look at the news so far and see how the system is working.
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- October 11, 2021In this post we go over how to fingerprint yourself at home. It's remarkably easy, fast, and doesn't require appointments. This makes the NFA process a breeze, as for many fingerprinting is the most intimidating part. We'll give you everything you need to know, including detailed video instructions.
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- June 14, 2021Updated July 29, 2021. In the following article we discuss the proposed regulations regarding silencers that are made in Texas. HB 957 proposes rules regarding Texas citizens being able to manufacture and possess suppressors, but what does that really mean for those interested in NFA items? Read this article for more details.
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- December 19, 2018Most know that suppressors, short barrel rifles, short barrel shotguns, and machine guns are regulated items under the National Firearms Act. However, many don't know the history and how the NFA came to be. In this article, we discuss the birth of the National Firearms Act.
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- September 12, 2018
In this article, we discuss the personal ownership of machine guns. While suppressors, short barrel rifles, and short barrel shotguns are commonplace with NFA owners, machine guns are discussed much less. To many, their acquisition and ownership remain a mystery. Even though they are legal, many people are still unaware they can privately possess them.
