Protect your collection. Preserve your rights. Pass it on legally and safely.

Firearms are more than personal property — they are investments, legacies, and often, deeply personal symbols of trust and responsibility. Whether you’re a collector, sportsman, hunter, or simply a responsible gun owner, it’s essential to ensure that your firearms — especially those regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) — are legally protected, properly transferred, and kept out of the wrong hands.

That’s where a Gun Trust comes in.

A Gun Trust is a specialized legal tool that allows you to lawfully acquire, own, use, and eventually transfer certain firearms, including suppressors, short-barreled rifles or shotguns, and other NFA-regulated items. It also allows for shared ownership and use by multiple trustees — which means you can avoid accidentally violating federal law by letting someone handle a restricted weapon without legal authority.

More importantly, a properly drafted Gun Trust:

  • Keeps your firearms out of probate
  • Provides clear, lawful instructions for transferring or selling firearms after your death
  • Protects heirs from unintentionally breaking federal law
  • Preserves the value of your firearms collection
  • Allows for continuity in ownership if you become incapacitated

Gun Trusts aren’t one-size-fits-all documents. These are sensitive matters, and they deserve precision, confidentiality, and care. As a veteran and attorney who values the constitutional rights of responsible citizens, I understand both the legal and personal dimensions of owning and protecting your firearms.

When you work with me, you’re not getting a boilerplate trust. You’re getting legal advice tailored to your collection, your goals, and your family. I take time to explain every step, walk you through your responsibilities as a trustee or beneficiary, and ensure that you’re protected — now and for generations to come.

Firearms ownership carries serious responsibilities. So should your legal planning.

If you’ve invested in specialized or NFA-regulated firearms, don’t leave their future to chance. Call today to schedule a consultation and let’s craft a Gun Trust that protects your rights and your legacy — with the discretion and diligence it deserves.

Gun Trust FAQs

A: A Gun Trust is designed to help individuals legally own, use, and transfer firearms — especially those regulated under the National Firearms Act — while ensuring compliance and preserving the value of the collection.

Gun Trusts are ideal for NFA-regulated items such as suppressors (silencers), short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and fully automatic firearms — but can also include non-NFA items.

Federal law prohibits possession or use of NFA-regulated firearms by anyone not listed in the trust. A Gun Trust allows you to lawfully designate co-trustees and beneficiaries to avoid accidental felonies.

With a Gun Trust, your firearms can pass directly to a chosen successor trustee or beneficiary, avoiding probate delays and ensuring lawful transfers.

Online templates often miss crucial legal details and don’t account for your specific collection, state laws, or family goals. A custom Gun Trust protects you and your loved ones more effectively.

Optional Add-On Services

Gun Trust Administration Support

  • Help managing or updating trustees and beneficiaries
  • Assistance with firearms inventory and documentation
  • Guidance on successor planning

ATF Compliance Tips and Filing Guide

  • ATF Form 1 and Form 4 Walkthrough
  • Explanation of wait times, tax stamps, and trust registration
  • Recordkeeping and storage best practices

Firearms & Estate Planning Integration

  • Integrating your Gun Trust into your broader estate plan
  • Real property deeds and coordination with Wills/Trusts
  • Strategies for safeguarding your firearms during incapacity or family disputes