FFL NFA Items & Special Regulations 2

Question 1

Under the NFA, what is the minimum barrel length for a rifle to avoid classification as a short-barreled rifle (SBR)?

Accepted Answer

16 inches

Answer

A rifle must have a barrel length of at least 16 inches to avoid classification as a short-barreled rifle under 26 U.S.C. § 5845.

Question 2

A customer wants to register a machine gun manufactured in 1990. Under the Hughes Amendment (FOPA 1986), what is the result?

Accepted Answer

Civilian registration of post-1986 machine guns is prohibited

Answer

The Hughes Amendment to FOPA 1986 froze the civilian machine gun registry; only pre-May 19, 1986 registered machine guns may be transferred to civilians.

Question 3

Which ATF form is used by an SOT (Special Occupational Taxpayer) dealer to transfer an NFA item to another SOT?

Accepted Answer

ATF Form 3

Answer

ATF Form 3 is used for tax-free transfers of NFA items between licensed dealers and manufacturers who are registered SOTs.

Question 4

What overall length must a shotgun meet to avoid being classified as a short-barreled shotgun (SBS) under the NFA?

Accepted Answer

26 inches

Answer

A shotgun must have an overall length of at least 26 inches and a barrel of at least 18 inches to avoid SBS classification under the NFA.

Question 5

A 'destructive device' under the NFA includes any explosive, incendiary, or poison gas weapon AND firearms with a bore diameter exceeding what size?

Accepted Answer

0.50 inch

Answer

Under 26 U.S.C. § 5845(f), destructive devices include firearms with a bore over 0.50 inch, with exceptions for sporting shotguns.

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FFL NFA Items & Special Regulations 2