Who do I notify if I change addresses (NFA weapons)?

[1KPerDay]

I believe I'm supposed to notify the BATF or someone when I move my Class III items to a new location... I've checked the BATF website but can't find anything on it.

Anyone help?

Thanks

 

[wdlsguy]

Are you moving to a new state? Or moving to a new address in the same state?

 

[Auslander]

Only if you moved to a new state.

You need to file a 5320.20 if you transport NFA items out of state. Even if you’re only going across the line to a shoot you need to file the form. You can fax the form to the BATFE and they usually turn them around quickly. For a move out of state be sure to mark the change of address as permanent by marking block #2 (Firearms to be returned to original Location) as 'no'.

If you moved to a new address in the same state you don’t have to do anything unless your state law say otherwise. If you just want to be nice you can send the BATFE information in on an in state change of address.

You can get a pdf of the current form from http://www.titleii.com/ or the ATF web site.

 

[1KPerDay]

Sorry... in-state move, same county, actually. Utah. Anyone happen to know where I can find the state law on this? I want to be fully compliant. (at least in this regard )

 

[wdlsguy]

Registrants are not required to obtain permission from ATF to move NFA firearms within their State of residence. However, if a registrant’s address changes after the NFA firearms are registered with ATF, please notify the NFA Branch in writing of the change so the NFRTR can reflect the registrant’s correct address.

http://www.atf.gov/pub/nfab/index.htm

 

[1KPerDay]

Thank you very much. Looks like I need to notify them after all.

 

[boxcab]

Wow

So to take your Class III item to a shoot outside your state of residence you must first ask the BATFE for permission? What if you do this on a regular basis (monthly, weekly)? This might make me rethink the NFA items I have been saving for.

-Boxcab

Answering own question, from the link above...

Moving Registered NFA Firearms Interstate

Individuals other than qualified Federal firearms licensees must obtain permission from ATF prior to temporarily or permanently moving a machine-gun, short-barreled shotgun, short-barreled rifle, or destructive device interstate. To obtain permission to move these firearms, please submit to ATF either a letter requesting permission to move them or an ATF Form 5320.20, Application to Transport Interstate or Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms. This form is available at the ATF Internet website or may be obtained by contacting the NFA Branch. If you are submitting the request by letter, please include the:

• Name of registrant;
• The firearm(s);
• The current location of the firearm(s);
• The location to which the firearm(s) will be transported;
• The date(s) and means of transportation (car, plane, boat, etc.); and
• The reason the firearm is being moved.

Please also indicate in the letter whether: (1) the move is temporary or permanent; (2) the move will involve a transfer of the title; and (3) whether the possession of the firearm will violate local or State law at the destination. The ATF Form 5320.20 includes these requirements. Requests for interstate transportation will be denied by ATF if possession of the firearm at the destination will violate State or local law.

Registrants do not have to obtain permission from ATF to move a silencer or “any other weapon” interstate. However, if a registrant’s address for these types of firearms changes after registration with ATF, please notify the NFA Branch in writing of the new address, so the NFRTR can reflect the registrant’s correct address.

 

[wdlsguy]

So to take your Class III item to a shoot outside your state of residence you must first ask the BATFE for permission?

Not required for AOWs or suppressors. Otherwise an approved Form 5320.20 is required.

What if you do this on a regular basis (monthly, weekly)?

BATFE will approve a Form 5320.20 which is good for up to a year. So you could say from 11/1/2006 through 10/31/2007.