If you wish to own a silencer, short barrel rifle or shotgun, or machine gun, you do not need a Class 3 license. Such a license is for the gun dealer or manufacturer who wishes to sell you these NFA or Class III firearms.

An individual, where NFA firearms are permitted, may apply to BATFE for permission to own these firearms; however an individual’s application must include their fingerprints, mug shot, and their local chief law enforcement officer’s (CLEO) signature. Besides these difficulties, an individual owner of NFA guns would be barred from allowing others even the possibility to have access to these firearms outside the owner’s control–this means the combination to a gun safe could not be given to a spouse. Further, in the event the owner dies or becomes incapacitated, his NFA firearms could pose legal problems for his loved ones.

The Arsenal Gun Trust addresses these concerns. By using a trust, the BATFE does not require you to submit fingerprints, mug shots, or your CLEO’s signature. Your Arsenal Gun Trust also may authorize others to have access to your firearms. It also includes a detailed estate plan to help your loved ones inherit your entire gun collection safely and lawfully.