Robert K. Merting - Attorney at Law
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The new requirements under ATF-41F changes the old CLEO certification to a CLEO notification, and extends this to trusts and other entities. So what will happen with that notification? In theory, the CLEO will be under no requirement to investigate the trust or “responsible person.” But they can alert the ATF to a legal prohibition against Read More …
After the recent Executive Order regarding the NFA, I have been asked many times: “Can I still set up a gun trust?”. You can, and the President alone cannot prevent you from doing this. He can only make buying a firearm more difficult for your trust. Before July Until July 13th, 2016 the current (i.e. Read More …
There has been a lot of talk at the office about what the release of the final rule in ATF-41P means for current Trusts. Between the confusion, half truths, and rumors we’ve heard it all. After reviewing the entire finale rule (including comment responses) there are a few things worth sharing. Trusts are Here to Read More …
For those of you who have followed the ATF 41-P proposed rule you know that the ATF is considering requiring additional paperwork and documentation supporting Form 4 and Form 1 applications for entity submittals. Specifically, all “responsible persons” will be required to submit fingerprint cards, pictures, and a chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) sign off. Read More …
Last month the American Suppressor Association reported discussing the future of ATF 41P with the ATF. From their conversation they determined that action is not expected until at least May of 2015 and maybe as late as December of 2015. If you have been watching this and timing your entry into the NFA market, you Read More …