We believe you should control your gun collection.

We believe you should control your gun trust.

To this day, we're not aware of any solution other than the Arsenal Gun Trust that protects your control.

This state of affairs is proof that gun trusts all too often resemble general purpose estate planning trusts, which are ill-suited to protect gun owners.  Typical trusts usually have the limited objective of inheritance.  Such trusts usually involve parents passing assets upon death to their children.  Until that distribution of property occurs, the trust property might also help provide support to the parents until their death, particularly if they are incapacitated.  

Gun trusts are different.  One of the primary benefits of a gun trust is enabling other people to have lawful possession of the NFA firearms registered to the trust during the life of the person who created the trust.  Thus, the person creating and managing the trust might wish to involve their friends and relatives who are involved with their firearms-related activities, such as hunting.  These are not necessarily the same people who will inherit the trust property.  The cookie-cutter, general purpose trusts simply call these people co- or joint-trustees, and in so doing they give these other people equal power to the original trustee.  Why should you give your hunting buddy equal power over a gun collection you hope your kids will inherit in the future?  You shouldn't, and that's one of the many reasons why we made the Arsenal Gun Trust different. We make sure our client does not lose control of their trust when they simply want to make sure their hunting buddy doesn't commit a felony by borrowing his suppressor.

This issue of control is just one of many ways that makes the Arsenal Gun Trust different.  Contact us to create your Arsenal Gun Trust today. 

The National Rifle Association's American Rifleman Magazine published a comprehensive article entitled "5 Reasons to Consider a Suppressor."  It presents the history, technology, benefits, the law, and law enforcement data related to these increasingly popular firearms (yes, under the National Firearms Act, silencers are deemed firearms).  We recommend this article to anyone who wants to understand the reasons why we are currently experiencing what Arsenal Attorneys calls the 'Golden Age of Silencers.'  

Ironically, the ability to own silencers has greatly improved during the Obama Administration due to legislative reforms at the state level as well as administrative improvements by BATFE to handle the increased number of requests for the NFA tax stamps required to register a silencer or any other NFA firearm.  These favorable conditions could change, however, as the debate over gun control has intensified, particularly because of election year politics and the political campaigning for the presidency.  In fact, the Obama Administration's so-called '41P' proposal intends to create more red tape for the registration of NFA firearms, but the likelihood that proposal comes into effect is uncertain.  When in doubt, we advise our clients to be proactive and secure their firearms collections before the law changes.

Contact Arsenal Attorneys if you are interested in owning a silencer or other firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act, including short barrel rifles and shotguns as well as full auto.  Our Arsenal Gun Trust solution helps simplify the BATFE registration process, allows possession by others, and creates an estate plan for inheriting firearms privately.  Our law firms serves clients across America, and we offer a convenient process and personal consultations with one of our attorneys.

You can begin the Arsenal Gun Trust process using our online questionnaire.  It is designed as a worksheet to help you decide how you'd like us to design your Arsenal Gun Trust.  Depending on your wishes, we can schedule a personal consultation to guide you through the process and to provide you an educational presentation on the use of an Arsenal Gun Trust to protect your assets and loved ones. On this website you'll also find our Tutorial and Frequently Asked Questions.  We deliver a high level of personalized service, and we are perhaps the only law firm ready to serve you and your loved ones now in almost ever state.

This week the American Suppressor Association (ASA) conducted meetings with on Capitol Hill to advance reform of the National Firearms Act and improvement of BATFE operations.  The ASA delegation included representatives of industry leaders, including Silencer Shop owner Dave Matheny.  ASA also organized a demonstration of silencers by manufacturers Silencerco and Yankee Hill at the National Rifle Association Headquarters Range (pictured), which Arsenal Attorneys attended.  The demonstration gave staff members from the US Congress the opportunity to examine silencer technology first hand.

ASA's legislative priorities include 41P, ATF eFile, and the Hearing Protection Act which calls for removing silencers from the National Firearms Act. 

Arsenal Attorneys is a member and sponsor of the American Suppressor Association. 

We've received questions regarding the likelihood of the Obama Administration announcing a final order for the enactment of its so-called 41P proposal concerning trusts and firearms regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA), including suppressors, short barrels, and full auto firearms.  Arsenal Attorneys follow this and many other issues closely because we have set a goal of keeping our clients well informed about firearms regulations.  For this reason, our lawyers begin each client consultation for our Arsenal Gun Trust with a briefing on current events.  We provide a balanced view so our client can form his/her own informed opinions.  We also alert clients to the many false rumors in gun control politics.  Here is a summary of how we're currently advising clients on 41P:

• Arsenal Attorneys have monitored 41P closely for nearly 3 years since rumors first circulated about such an executive order.  
• We have many well-informed sources in the firearms industry and the government who believe a final order on 41P will not happen.
• Inside ATF, a non-public alternative to 41P is under consideration, and that internal debate has delayed a final order.
• As ownership of NFA firearms has increased, opposition to 41P in the US Congress has increased. 
• The National Sheriffs' Association have formally announced their opposition to 41P because it would increase red tape without improving public safety--Arsenal Attorneys is the only source to bring this fact to light. 
• On several occasions ATF has set a date to announce a final order, but they have missed that self-imposed deadline over and over and over again.  Each time a deadline is skipped, ATF is required to post a new date for a final order.  ATF had posted a date of "12/00/2015", then it changed that date to "01/00/2015."  Some observers have assumed this latest date change is somehow significant, but they have no other evidence to show this new date is different from the previous deadlines that proved meaningless.
• If a final order is ever announced, ATF had informally confirmed the public would receive 60 days' notice, and applications to register new NFA firearms in process would not be subject to 41P.
• When there is any doubt or uncertainty, we advise our clients to be proactive.  Anyone interested in acquiring NFA firearms should not delay.  

We are serving clients everyday by helping them create an Arsenal Gun Trust for NFA firearms, and in most states the Arsenal Gun Trust can act as an estate plan for an entire gun collection, including non-NFA firearms and firearms accessories.  To learn about the Arsenal Gun Trust, review our website for a tutorial and FAQs.  You can begin the process of requesting our Arsenal Gun Trust services by completing our online questionaire. 

Arsenal Attorneys serves clients in every state where NFA firearms are permitted.  Contact us with any questions. 

George Lyon will discuss gun violence and gun ownership this evening during the “Inside Story” program hosted by Ray Saurez on the Al Jazeera network at 6 pm EST. Mr. Lyon’s counterpart for the discussion will be gun control activist Vincent DeMarco.

George Lyon has been at the forefront of Second Amendment issues, particularly in the nation’s capital. In 2003 he was one of the original plaintiffs in the landmark case that resulted in the United States Supreme Court confirming that the Constitution guarantees an individual the right to own a functional firearm. That decision, District of Columbia v. Heller, overturned DC’s prohibition on owning a handgun and has become the bedrock for Second Amendment litigation. In 2009, Mr. Lyon joined with three other plaintiffs and the Second Amendment Foundation to challenge the District of Columbia’s absolute ban on carrying a firearm for personal protection outside the home. That case, Palmer v. District of Columbia, resulted in the first issuance of DC concealed carry licenses in some 40 years.

Mr. Lyon has extensive firearms training in each of handgun, shotgun and rifle. He is certified by the District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department as a DC Concealed Carry Instructor. He is also certified as a firearm instructor by the Maryland State Police. He holds NRA Firearm Instructor certifications in Pistol, Personal Protection in the Home, and Range Safety Officer. He holds a federal firearms collector’s license and is the President of the DC Chapter of the Community Association for Firearms Education. Mr. Lyon has written and spoken on a variety of firearms and self-defense legal issues. Mr. Lyon has testified frequently before the DC City Council on firearms related issues. His advocacy was instrumental in effecting positive changes in several provisions of DC law, including relaxation of ammunition restrictions, allowing possession of firearms in the District in the course of training, and conforming DC law with federal law relating to armor piecing handgun ammunition and permissible shotgun barrel length.

Arsenal Attorneys is proud to have George Lyon as part of our law practice. He represents clients in civil litigation, business matters, firearms regulations, and other areas of law.

Arsenal Attorneys have a new favorite TV show.  The Fox Business network provides this description of the series: "Love, loss, and a legacy left behind. 'Strange Inheritance' is a ground-breaking new reality program from the Fox Business Network. From multi-million dollar treasures, to truly bizarre collections and one-of-a- kind artifacts, this series tells the stories of how families decide what to do with their newly acquired possessions. Shocking secrets are discovered, gut-wrenching decisions are made about priceless heirlooms and fascinating histories are uncovered along the way."

A recent episode particularly caught our attention.  "Double-Barreled Inheritance" featured the inheritance of a large gun collection amassed over many years.  The collector was somewhat secretive about his passion for collecting.  His collection was a private source of pride and enjoyment, but it proved to be historically important.  Following his death, his family left the mysterious collection untouched behind the locked doors of the gun room.  

This story brings many questions to mind.  Will your heirs know the significance, value, legality, safety, and location of your firearms?  Will your firearms go to your hand-picked heirs?  If they do not survive you or if they are unable or unwilling to inherit your guns, have you provided a contingency plan?  These and many otherl issues should be addressed in an estate plan specifically designed for firearms, like the Arsenal Gun Trust by Arsenal Attorneys.

The Arsenal Gun Trust handles estate planning for firearms by helping your loved ones stay safe and legal, while ensuring your wishes are obeyed. Also, a trust enables inheritance without probate court and without a public record.

Arsenal Attorneys serves clients in nearly every state. Our work preparing Arsenal Gun Trusts for clients has been featured in the Wall Street Journal because of our expertise in estate planning for nontraditional assets.  Further, the Arsenal Gun Trust is a renowned solution for firearms regulated by the National Firearms Act, including suppressors, short barrels, and full auto.

Contact us to learn how we can help you as well your loved ones who will one day inherit your firearms. Don't let your gun collection become a mystery.