Hey ODT,
I'm looking for some clarification on this form as it's very vague.
Anyone have experience with this?
How long to get approval?
Can I e-file?
I'm confused by the "commerce" language....
I'm soon to move to a new state and I would like to bring (obviously) all of my NFA items that are properly registered with the ATF.
I do not intend to sell or engage in "commerce"
The state I'm moving to, all NFA items are legal.
Can I simply transport them to my new address??
From the ATF's website, I'm confused by the red text below:
A registered possessor of an NFA firearm, other than a federal firearms licensee/special occupational taxpayer (FFL/SOT) {does not apply to me}, may not lawfully transport in interstate or foreign commerce {??? - I do not intend to engage in commerce; private use only and for all legal purposes} any destructive device, machinegun, short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle without prior written approval of ATF, specifically the NFA Branch.
Approval for the transportation may be obtained by either a written request, or an approved application filed with ATF on Form 5320.20, Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms. Please note that applications to transport NFA firearms will be approved only if consistent with all state and local laws.
[18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(4); 27 CFR § 478.28]
I'm looking for some clarification on this form as it's very vague.
Anyone have experience with this?
How long to get approval?
Can I e-file?
I'm confused by the "commerce" language....
I'm soon to move to a new state and I would like to bring (obviously) all of my NFA items that are properly registered with the ATF.
I do not intend to sell or engage in "commerce"
The state I'm moving to, all NFA items are legal.
Can I simply transport them to my new address??
From the ATF's website, I'm confused by the red text below:
I have a NFA firearm and I’m moving. What do I do?
A registered possessor of an NFA firearm, other than a federal firearms licensee/special occupational taxpayer (FFL/SOT) {does not apply to me}, may not lawfully transport in interstate or foreign commerce {??? - I do not intend to engage in commerce; private use only and for all legal purposes} any destructive device, machinegun, short-barreled shotgun or short-barreled rifle without prior written approval of ATF, specifically the NFA Branch.
Approval for the transportation may be obtained by either a written request, or an approved application filed with ATF on Form 5320.20, Application to Transport Interstate or to Temporarily Export Certain NFA Firearms. Please note that applications to transport NFA firearms will be approved only if consistent with all state and local laws.
[18 U.S.C. § 922(a)(4); 27 CFR § 478.28]