This might be a silly question but is it possible to own a short barreled rifle in Massachusetts? If so, what are the chances of getting LE sign off for the paperwork? If anyone has any experience with this I would love some info and pointers....
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SBR in Mass?
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ajw45 said:
Yes they are legal with the Form 1, If the LEO won't sign, you can start a corporation and the Form 1 will be in the name of the Corp. No fingerprints or pic or LEO signature
The process is easy, get 2 form 1 or Form 4 (if the SBR is already made), 2 sets of fingerprints, 2 sets of pics a citizen form and $200, send it off the the ATF and wait
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If the corporation dissolves you need to get rid of the weapon or transfer it to yourself through a form 4 as an individual, but that would require LEO approval, fingerprints etc.
You can also own a SBR through a living trust, the trust actually owns the weapons. Same approval process as a coporation
You can also own a SBR through a living trust, the trust actually owns the weapons. Same approval process as a coporation
Turn around time varies, Trust and Corps are usually faster than individuals.
Timelines are running about 2-3 month individuals, only 2 weeks faster for corps.
These are recent 2006 timelines, The Atf has been approving Forms faster this year
Timelines are running about 2-3 month individuals, only 2 weeks faster for corps.
These are recent 2006 timelines, The Atf has been approving Forms faster this year
swatmedic said:
YOu can do both,
If the SBR is already made, you purchase the weapon, have it sent to a local Class III dealer, you then submit a Form 4 to the ATF, when the paperwork clears, The dealer transfers the weapon to you, The may be an additional Tax stamp ($200) if it is from out of state...not sure
If you have an existing rifle that you want to SBR, then you Send a Form 1.
When the paper work is approved. you purchase a SBR upper if it is for a AR, or have the barrel cut. Do not buy the SBR upper until you have your tax stamp. You then have to engrave your name and address on the weapon, because you are the manufacturer of a NFA weapon
I purchased a stripped lower, sent in the paper work, when the Tax stamp came back, I purchased a SBR upper and completed the weapon
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