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The Second Amendment

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

 

Frequently Asked Questions regarding a NFA/Gun Trust

Do I have to file a National Firearms Act ("NFA") Trust with the State of Texas?
No. Texas does not require a revocable trust to be filed.

Will the State of Texas, or local law enforcement have any records about the trust or its contents?
No. The existence of your NFA Trust and your weapons is known only to the ATF.

Are there any yearly fees or filing of documents I need to worry about when using an NFA Gun Trust?
No. There are no yearly fees, nor are you required to file any paperwork to maintain the trust.

Will I be the only able to use the fireamrs?
No, with a trust you can name multiple individuals as trustees, and they can use and store the items independently.

If I become incapacitated, will the trust dissolve?
No, a well drafted trust will have specific language to deal with this possibility.

Can a minor be the beneficiary an NFA trust?
Yes, a minor may be a beneficiary of a gun trust. A well drafted trust will have a designated trustee to manage the trust until the beneficiary attains majority.

Will setting up a trust shorten the waiting time to get my firearms?
Yes, usually it will shorten the registration process by about 5 weeks.

I don't live in Houston. Can you still set up an NFA trust for me?
Yes, I can help you set up an NFA Trust anywhere in Texas.