How to Transport NFA Items Across State Lines

Published on November 15, 2022
Duration: 7:33

This guide, presented by William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, details the process for legally transporting National Firearms Act (NFA) items across state lines. It emphasizes the necessity of ATF approval via Form 5320.20 for most NFA items, excluding suppressors, and warns of severe legal consequences for non-compliance. The information is crucial for firearm owners planning any interstate travel with regulated items.

Quick Summary

Transporting regulated NFA items like SBRs, SBSs, machine guns, and destructive devices across state lines requires prior ATF approval via Form 5320.20. Suppressors are exempt from this specific notification requirement. Submit the form in duplicate via mail, fax, or email to the ATF NFA Division.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to NFA Transport
  2. 00:52Defining NFA Items
  3. 01:53Interstate Transport Regulations
  4. 02:30ATF Form 5320.20 Explained
  5. 03:34Submitting Form 5320.20
  6. 04:54Approval and Timeframes
  7. 05:57Consequences of Non-Compliance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is required to transport NFA items across state lines?

To transport regulated NFA items like SBRs, SBSs, machine guns, and destructive devices across state lines, you must submit ATF Form 5320.20 and receive prior authorization from the ATF before your trip.

Are suppressors exempt from interstate transport rules?

Yes, suppressors are NFA items but are specifically exempt from the requirement to submit ATF Form 5320.20 for interstate transport notification. This means you do not need prior ATF approval to move a suppressor across state lines.

How do I submit ATF Form 5320.20?

ATF Form 5320.20 can be submitted in duplicate to the ATF's NFA Division in Martinsburg, WV, via mail, fax, or email. Ensure all signatures are in ink.

What happens after submitting Form 5320.20?

After submitting Form 5320.20, you must wait for ATF approval. The approved form authorizes transport only during the specified dates. If the items are not returned by the specified date, a new application is required.

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