Florida NFA Gun Trust — Done Right, Built for ATF Compliance
A properly drafted gun trust lets you lawfully own and share NFA Title II items — suppressors, SBRs, and more — name multiple responsible persons, keep ownership private, and pass items to your heirs without probate. Drafted for Florida law and ATF Rule 41F by Arthur Simpson, Esq.
What a gun trust can hold
An NFA gun trust is a revocable trust built to legally own firearms and accessories regulated under the National Firearms Act. The trust — not any one person — is the registered owner.
Why NFA owners use a gun trust
Multiple responsible persons
Name co-trustees who may lawfully possess and use the NFA items — your spouse, adult children, or trusted friends — without each one separately registering the item.
Avoid probate on your items
NFA items held in the trust pass to your named beneficiaries under the trust's terms, avoiding probate and the risk of an unlawful transfer at death.
Privacy
The trust holds title; your personal ownership isn't broadcast the way individual registration can be.
Continuity & succession
Built-in successor trustees and clear instructions keep your collection lawfully managed if you become incapacitated or pass away.
ATF Rule 41F compliant
Drafted to comply with 27 C.F.R. § 479 and Rule 41F — each responsible person is identified and submits fingerprints and a photo; no CLEO sign-off required.
Prevent accidental felonies
Clear possession and transfer rules help your co-trustees and heirs avoid the serious federal penalties that come from a mishandled NFA item.
Three steps to your gun trust
Answer a few questions
Tell us about your trustees, responsible persons, NFA items, and beneficiaries in the guided builder.
Get your ATF-ready trust
Your Florida gun trust and companion documents generate instantly, drafted for Rule 41F compliance.
Sign & register
Sign and notarize, then use the trust as the registered owner on your ATF Form 1 or Form 4 with the applicable tax stamp.
$349 — flat, attorney-built
Includes your NFA gun trust agreement and companion documents, drafted for Florida law and ATF Rule 41F. Optional attorney review available.
Build My Gun Trust — $349Florida gun trust — common questions
What is a Florida NFA gun trust?
It's a revocable trust designed to legally own firearms and accessories regulated by the National Firearms Act — suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, machine guns, destructive devices, and AOWs. The trust is the registered owner, and the co-trustees you name as responsible persons may lawfully possess and use the items.
Does a trust replace the ATF form and tax stamp?
No. Each NFA item must still be registered with the ATF on the correct form (Form 1 to make, Form 4 to transfer) with the $200 tax stamp. The trust changes who owns and may possess the item. Under Rule 41F, all responsible persons submit fingerprints and photos.
Do I still need a CLEO sign-off?
Under ATF Rule 41F, a chief law enforcement officer signature is no longer required; the ATF is notified and each responsible person submits prints and a photo.
Can my spouse or kids use my suppressor?
Only responsible persons named in a properly structured trust may lawfully possess the items. That's a core reason NFA owners use a trust — but it must be drafted and administered correctly.
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Build My Gun Trust — $349This page is attorney advertising and general information about NFA gun trusts under federal and Florida law; it is not legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. Federal firearms law is strict and the penalties for noncompliance are severe — review your situation carefully and consult the responsible attorney before acquiring, making, or transferring any NFA item. Responsible attorney: Arthur Simpson, Esq., Florida Bar #529265.