looks like i'm inheriting a select fire rifle

[Nat]

My Dad's ok, but he's getting to the point where he's not using his rifles anymore, and the next time I head home looks like I'll be getting the firearm part of my inheritance early. also, I always knew my dad was particularly fond of his m1 carbine, turns out that's because it's actually an m2.

anyone familiar with what I'll have to do too take possession of this? Tax stamp? Some kind of permit?

[old guy]

Do not post of this anymore untill you know what you are doing. Find out the details first.

[Nat]

Do not post of this anymore untill you know what you are doing. Find out the details first.

as respectfully as possible, that doesn't help me much. are you saying I need to speak to an attorney?

[BemidjiDweller]

If it is already registered as a machine gun, then there is no harm in asking questions about how to transfer it. If OP's father (no disrespect intended) didn't register it and it is an illegal machine gun, then it would be a good idea to stop talking about it and talk to a lawyer about how to stay within the law and not have the BATFE raid your house. By within the law, I mean how to turn it in as an unregistered NFA item.

With that aside, I'd imagine just the usual tax stamp, then again, I'm not too familiar with NFA law.

[Nat]

Yes, 100% registered. Just the transfer it's all i'm curious about.

[bstrawse]

I would recommend contacting either an attorney or a FFL who has their SOT and is competent to explain the logistics of this to you.

I'm afraid that I can't recommend anyone as I don't know of any that is one or the other above - but I'm sure someone here does.
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[Hmac]

Assuming that the weapon was made before May 19, 1986 , you just transfer it on an ATF Form 4. You'll need to decide whether to register it to you as an individual or whether you should form a trust to own it. For a machine gun I'd recommend a trust, in which case getting a lawyer to draw it up is advisable. Probably cost about $500. Will your local Sheriff or Police Chief sign off on your purchase of a machine gun? You should sit down with him/her and find out. If not, then a trust is your only option.

[rockcreek]

Hmac about summed it up. A trust would be your best bet, then you will need to find a class 3 FFL to do the transfer for you. You will need to pay the $200 tax, plus whatever fees the FFL is going to charge before they submit the paperwork. I would expect the whole process to take about 6 months. I don't know what part of the state you are in, but I would recommend talking to Joyce at Bullseye in North Branch. If the gun ever leaves the state, or your possesion (having it repaired by a gunsmith for example) you will need to notify the ATF. How is it registered now? There are very few transferable M2 carbines in private hands, most were given to LE agencies. If currently in a trust, could you be added to the trust? That would be easiest.

[bulletproof]

You might also want to consider moving it to a trust for advantages outside of the Sheriff.

[Nat]

Thanks guys, I'll make some calls Monday!

[timwarner]

Also, contact the mod, have him delete this thread.

Take some advice from every other legal related thread that has been posted here.
STFU, don't post it, call a lawyer. If you have a question regarding something legal, just ask or search her. We can all recommend someone

[bulletproof]

Also, contact the mod, have him delete this thread.
Take some advice from every other legal related thread that has been posted here.
STFU, don't post it, call a lawyer. If you have a question regarding something legal, just ask or search her. We can all recommend someone

He is inheriting a legal piece of property. There is no need to go off the deep end like he did something illegal or needs counsel.

[BemidjiDweller]

Why delete the thread? There is nothing illegal going on in this thread. He is just asking for someone who has some firsthand experience with NFA transfers. Not how to circumvent the law.

[Nat]

Also, contact the mod, have him delete this thread.
Take some advice from every other legal related thread that has been posted here.
STFU, don't post it, call a lawyer. If you have a question regarding something legal, just ask or search her. We can all recommend someone

He is inheriting a legal piece of property. There is no need to go off the deep end like he did something illegal or needs counsel.

And if there is a valid reason, please enlighten me. I am totally open to the possibility I'm missing something.

[bulletproof]

And if there is a valid reason, please enlighten me. I am totally open to the possibility I'm missing something.

Let me know if you need help getting rid of those panzerfausts and M2 mortars!