**National Gun Trust's ATF Form Guides:**

* How to fill out a [Form 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ympt/atf_form_1_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/)

* How to [Efile a Form 1](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9ukljl/how_to_guide_and_walkthrough_guide_for_the_atf/)

* How to fill out a [Form 4](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92yhy6/atf_form_4_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/)

* How to set up your [Efile account](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9ukkof/how_to_guide_and_walkthrough_guide_for_the_atf/)

* How to submit an [Efile Form 4](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/tz7wo8/atf_eform_4_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/).

* [Form generators](https://www.nationalguntrusts.com/pages/automated-atf-paperwork-form-generators) to include forms 1, 4, 5, caliber changes, registry removal, and many more to coincide with NGT’s form guides.

* What is a [Form 5](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ylhc/atf_form_5_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/) and how do I fill one out?

* How to fill out a [Form 5320.20](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ylyu/atf_form_20_532020_application_to_transport_nfa/) to transport some NFA items across state lines.

* What is a [Form 5320.23 Responsible Person's Questionnaire](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ym59/atf_form_532023_responsible_person_questionnaire/) and why is it necessary? 

*  How to fill out a standard [FD-258](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92yy27/atf_compliant_fd258_fingerprint_cards_walkthrough/) fingerprint ID card as required for any NFA purchase or transfer.

* [Moving With a Pending Form 1 or Form 4 (In State & Out of State)?](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/95zolw/what_if_i_move_before_my_atf_form_1_atf_form_4_or/)  Here's what to do.

* What are the [Benefits of filing as a Trust vs.  as an Individual](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/937462/benefits_and_disadvantages_of_filling_for_your/)

* When will my transfer be approved?  [Find out how here.](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/935qrt/how_to_check_the_atf_form_1atf_form_4atf_form_5/)
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**RULES:**  ***Updated: 9/20/22***

* Be kind to fellow users, this process is complicated and not everyone is an expert.

* Racial, harassment, homophobic, sexist posts/comments will result in a permanent ban. 

* No political posts, apps that list days waited for NFA items, shitposting, trolling, or duplicate posts. 

* Posts related to approval of NFA items are to be directed to the monthly megathread. Pictures of approved items are welcomed.    

* Memes are allowed but MUST be NFA related, all political memes will be removed. 

* No private party sales. FFL's with proof may post a deal/sale after contacting a mod first.  

* Posting of firearm 3D print files is not permitted (this is against Reddit TOS) and result in permanent ban, no exceptions. 

* No illegal activity or anything that can be reasonably inferred as involving illegal activity. This includes drug use, unregistered NFA possession, etc. No posting any material that contains ANY personal information.  This also includes, but is not limited to, posting how-to instructions for illegal machinegun conversions, illegal suppressors or DIY-kits (i.e. Wish), or any other activity that jeopardize the existence of the subreddit.

* Moderators have total discretion and all decisions are final. Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the moderation staff.
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**State legalities of NFA Ownership**

* [Are NFA items legal in my state?](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/937o50/nfa_items_permitted_by_state/)
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**Other Guides:**

* [AR15.com](http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_17/257740_Complete_Guide_of_how_to_complete_a_Form_1.html)

* [Collection of ATF Letters Concerning NFA](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/7r1ii3/collection_of_atf_letters_concerning_nfanonnfa/)

* [Form 1 Suppressor Calculations](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/489ew5/reference_guide_form_1_suppressor_calculations/)

* [How to Clip Baffles on a Form 1 Suppressor, by /u/Jojoweiner](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/b4zqrf/how_to_clipping_baffles_with_a_drill_and_dremel/)

* /u/Semper1371's [Post-41F ATF eForms Form 1 Guide](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9qvm90/how_to_efile_today_post41f_edition/)

* /u/NauticalMile's [guide on suppressor alignment](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9z0e90/diy_suppressor_alignment_redux/) on a budget
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**RESOURCES:** 

* Want to learn about the NFA? [Visit our Wiki!](https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/wiki/index)

* Want to see NFA stuff in action?  [Check out NFA Review Channel!](https://www.youtube.com/user/fireman1291)

* What is the National Firearms Act? [Read the text of the law here.](http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title26/pdf/USCODE-2011-title26-subtitleE-chap53.pdf) [PDF]

* Come read about the [History](https://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/firearms-industry/national-firearms-act) of the NFA as told by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).

* Got more questions?  The ATF maintains its own [FAQ!](https://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/national-firearms-act-firearms.html)

* [You Too Can Own an NFA Weapon!](http://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/pgf6z/how_to_buy_a_machine_gun_suppressor_grenade_and/) Here's how.

* [I Found a Machine Gun: What Should I Do?](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2fV6M8IAKg) - Forgotten Weapons 
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<div class="md">National Gun Trust&#39;s ATF Form Guides:

<ul>
<li>How to fill out a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ympt/atf_form_1_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/">Form 1</a></li>
<li>How to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9ukljl/how_to_guide_and_walkthrough_guide_for_the_atf/">Efile a Form 1</a></li>
<li>How to fill out a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92yhy6/atf_form_4_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/">Form 4</a></li>
<li>How to set up your <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9ukkof/how_to_guide_and_walkthrough_guide_for_the_atf/">Efile account</a></li>
<li>How to submit an <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/tz7wo8/atf_eform_4_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/">Efile Form 4</a>.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nationalguntrusts.com/pages/automated-atf-paperwork-form-generators">Form generators</a> to include forms 1, 4, 5, caliber changes, registry removal, and many more to coincide with NGT’s form guides.</li>
<li>What is a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ylhc/atf_form_5_nfa_tax_stamp_walkthrough_guide/">Form 5</a> and how do I fill one out?</li>
<li>How to fill out a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ylyu/atf_form_20_532020_application_to_transport_nfa/">Form 5320.20</a> to transport some NFA items across state lines.</li>
<li>What is a <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92ym59/atf_form_532023_responsible_person_questionnaire/">Form 5320.23 Responsible Person&#39;s Questionnaire</a> and why is it necessary? </li>
<li>How to fill out a standard <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/92yy27/atf_compliant_fd258_fingerprint_cards_walkthrough/">FD-258</a> fingerprint ID card as required for any NFA purchase or transfer.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/95zolw/what_if_i_move_before_my_atf_form_1_atf_form_4_or/">Moving With a Pending Form 1 or Form 4 (In State &amp; Out of State)?</a> Here&#39;s what to do.</li>
<li>What are the <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/937462/benefits_and_disadvantages_of_filling_for_your/">Benefits of filing as a Trust vs. as an Individual</a></li>
<li>When will my transfer be approved? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/935qrt/how_to_check_the_atf_form_1atf_form_4atf_form_5/">Find out how here.</a>

<hr/></li>
</ul>

RULES: Updated: 9/20/22

<ul>
<li>Be kind to fellow users, this process is complicated and not everyone is an expert.</li>
<li>Racial, harassment, homophobic, sexist posts/comments will result in a permanent ban. </li>
<li>No political posts, apps that list days waited for NFA items, shitposting, trolling, or duplicate posts. </li>
<li>Posts related to approval of NFA items are to be directed to the monthly megathread. Pictures of approved items are welcomed. </li>
<li>Memes are allowed but MUST be NFA related, all political memes will be removed. </li>
<li>No private party sales. FFL&#39;s with proof may post a deal/sale after contacting a mod first. </li>
<li>Posting of firearm 3D print files is not permitted (this is against Reddit TOS) and result in permanent ban, no exceptions. </li>
<li>No illegal activity or anything that can be reasonably inferred as involving illegal activity. This includes drug use, unregistered NFA possession, etc. No posting any material that contains ANY personal information. This also includes, but is not limited to, posting how-to instructions for illegal machinegun conversions, illegal suppressors or DIY-kits (i.e. Wish), or any other activity that jeopardize the existence of the subreddit.</li>
<li>Moderators have total discretion and all decisions are final. Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the moderation staff.

<hr/></li>
</ul>

State legalities of NFA Ownership

<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/937o50/nfa_items_permitted_by_state/">Are NFA items legal in my state?</a>
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</ul>

Other Guides:

<ul>
<li><a href="http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_6_17/257740_Complete_Guide_of_how_to_complete_a_Form_1.html">AR15.com</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/7r1ii3/collection_of_atf_letters_concerning_nfanonnfa/">Collection of ATF Letters Concerning NFA</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/489ew5/reference_guide_form_1_suppressor_calculations/">Form 1 Suppressor Calculations</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/b4zqrf/how_to_clipping_baffles_with_a_drill_and_dremel/">How to Clip Baffles on a Form 1 Suppressor, by /u/Jojoweiner</a></li>
<li><a href="/u/Semper1371">/u/Semper1371</a>&#39;s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9qvm90/how_to_efile_today_post41f_edition/">Post-41F ATF eForms Form 1 Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="/u/NauticalMile">/u/NauticalMile</a>&#39;s <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/comments/9z0e90/diy_suppressor_alignment_redux/">guide on suppressor alignment</a> on a budget

<hr/></li>
</ul>

RESOURCES: 

<ul>
<li>Want to learn about the NFA? <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/NFA/wiki/index">Visit our Wiki!</a></li>
<li>Want to see NFA stuff in action? <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/fireman1291">Check out NFA Review Channel!</a></li>
<li>What is the National Firearms Act? <a href="http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/USCODE-2011-title26/pdf/USCODE-2011-title26-subtitleE-chap53.pdf">Read the text of the law here.</a> [PDF]</li>
<li>Come read about the <a href="https://www.atf.gov/content/firearms/firearms-industry/national-firearms-act">History</a> of the NFA as told by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).</li>
<li>Got more questions? The ATF maintains its own <a href="https://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/national-firearms-act-firearms.html">FAQ!</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/guns/comments/pgf6z/how_to_buy_a_machine_gun_suppressor_grenade_and/">You Too Can Own an NFA Weapon!</a> Here&#39;s how.</li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2fV6M8IAKg">I Found a Machine Gun: What Should I Do?</a> - Forgotten Weapons 

<hr/></li>
</ul>
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<div class="md">A community of hobbyists interested in NFA items, history, and news. We seek to expand general understanding of the laws collectively referred to as the National Firearms Act and their implications for gun owners and citizens of today. Silencer, SBR, SBS, DD, AOW, and MG posts are all welcome here. Content suggesting non-compliance or discouraging NFA ownership will not be tolerated.
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**Read the rules listed on the sidebar before posting. Many questions can be answered using our guides on the sidebar or using the search function**

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