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Thursday, February 14, 2013

Responsible Gun Ownership Requires Planning

Guns have become a hot button issue in recent months and for good reason. The Sandy Hook tragedy and other mass killings involving guns have pushed the issue of "gun control" firmly into the public spotlight and have emphasized the need for responsible gun ownership. Responsible Texas gun owners need to not only instill practices regarding the safe use and maintenance of their personal firearms but they should also plan for how those firearms will be possessed, transferred and used by others, especially family members.

The solution: a Texas NFA Gun Trust.

A Texas NFA Gun Trust not only helps people plan for how their guns will be passed down to future generations but it helps protect people from potential costly violations of the National Firearms Act (NFA). For example the NFA requires that certain types of firearms and "destructive devices", often referred to as Title II firearms, be registered with the ATF. In the event a Title II firearm is passed down to a relative, gifted, or even borrowed the possessor may be in violation of the NFA and would be subject to a fine of up to $10,000 and up to 10 years in prison.  A Texas NFA Gun Trust from an experienced attorney is worth the investment and the piece of mind.

Email or call the NFA Gun Trust Lawyers at Tekell & Atkins, L.L.P. at 254-776-5095.