SBR Help, paperwork questions.

[Acera]

I am contemplating building a SBR AR.

I do have a NFA trust, but have never filled out the paperwork myself, so it's a little daunting. Wherever I bought my previous items from helped insure the paperwork was filled out correctly.


I have a couple of stripped, never had a part on them, AR lowers. A couple of them I purchased as "Pistols", in anticipation of future issues a few years ago (how it was written on the 4473). If I understand correctly, I can purchase a pistol kit, and build it on one of these lowers. When the paperwork comes in from the ATF with the stamp, I can then put a shoulder stock on it. Correct? Does it matter if I use a pistol lower, or can I use one of the rifle lowers that has never been assembled??

Second, I think I need to fill out an ATF form 1. From reading the forums I know it's advisable to list a couple of calibers and barrel lengths on the paperwork to cover any future modifications. Right?

Third, is a trust considered an individual or a business entity on the form??

How do I list the description? Where to I say I want to build a SBR from an existing, serial numbered, commercially produced lower?? What information do I need to put in there?

I think since I am using a trust, I need to fill out items 1-9, 10 and 11.

Next step is to fill out the 5330 from and send it in with two copies of the Form 1 and the $200.

Am I on the correct track here???

Finally don't I have to have the receiver engraved with the trust name and SBR???

Thanks,

 

[rjrivero]

1) Yes. You can use any pistol/rifle to make a SBR. The pistol route is much more popular so you can "work out the bugs" before putting ths stock on it.

2) No. Some examiners are actually kicking them back if they list multiple calibers. You list one caliber, one barrel length and one overall length. You are allowed to change configuration temporarily however you wish. As long as you retain the parts to return it to the form 1 configuration, you're fine. However, if you wish to make a permanent change, you can submit a letter to the NFA Branch of the ATF to inform them of the change and you will get a letter verifying the change in the registry......eventually.

3) Trust is a separate entity. Treat it like you would a Corp or LLC as far as the froms are concerned.

4) Just fill in the form 1, box for box. In section 4, you will have a box for the type of firearm to be made, and another with the original mfg, city, state, another for the barrel length, overall length, caliber, serial number, and model. You can include any of the other markings, but the ones listed are the MINIMUM required.

5) 1-9. The back needs to have the form printed on it, but it does not need to be filled out. There is a small part on the from just underneath box 5 that you should read.

6) No 5330 needed with the Trust. A MUST for individuals. Two copies of the Form 1 front and back with ORIGINAL INK SIGNATURES on EACH FORM. A copy of your TRUST as well.

7) If your trust is called "Cool Toy TRUST" your engraving should read:
"Cool Toy Trust
CITY, ST"

It needs nothing else on it.

Hope this helps.

RJ

 

[Acera]

rjrivero, Thank you, just what I needed.

 

[rjrivero]

Happy to help. Good luck on your project! (Pictures are MANDATORY, when you're done!)