(This article originally appeared at ryancleckner.com and is reprinted here with permission.)
By Ryan M. Cleckner
The number one question I have been asked all week is, “Should I use an NFA trust?” People interested in silencers, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, machine-guns, or “any other weapons” usually consider whether they should use an NFA trust or purchase (or make) the NFA firearm as an individual. This has always been a common topic of inquiry but lately, with the announcement of ATF’s new rules for NFA trusts, everyone seems to be trying to determine if the benefits of an NFA trust are right for them now that the rules are changing . . .