WHAT IS A CLASS III OR NFA ITEM?

National Firearms Act (NFA), Title II (Class III) items commonly available for purchase include select- fire machine guns (“full auto”) manufactured before 19 May 1986 (including certain parts for these firearms), short-barreled rifles and shotguns, suppressors (“silencers”) and any part comprising a suppressor, and a selection of firearms identified as Any Other Weapons (AOW). So-called “Destructive Devices” are also NFA items, but not commonly available to purchase.

For more information on AOW firearms, please refer to the following link: https://www.atf.gov/firearms/firearms-guides-importation-verification-firearms-national-firearms-act- definitions-any 

 

CAN I OWN A CLASS III ITEM?

Please note, Class III items are NOT illegal! Most individuals who meet the criterial to own a regular firerm also meet the criterial to own a Class III item as well. The process has a few more parts than the usual firearms purchase transaction and our team is ready to assitst you to ensure. Below is a list of information for you to follow to come prepared to make your purchase and begin the process of owning a class III item!

NFA / CLASS III PURCHASE PROCESS:

1. DECIDE WHAT TYPE OF NFA / CLASS III ITEM YOU WISH TO PURCHASE? E.G. PRE 86 TRANSFERABLE MACHINE-GUN, SBR (SHORT BARREL RIFLE), SBS (SHORT BARREL SHOTGUN), SUPPRESSOR (SILENCER) OR AOW (ANY OTHER WEAPON) AND PAY FOR THE ITEM.

2. ACUIRE AND BRING WITH YOU, 2x PASSPORT PHOTOS & YOUR DRIVERS LICENCE. COMPLETE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION. ALL OF THESE STEPS CAN BE COMPLETED AT PICKETT WEAPONRY.

  • Complete BATFE FORM 4 (5320.4).

  • Acquire 2x Passport Photos.

  • Photocopy the Form 4 with the Passport Photo attached.

  • Complete 2x FBI FORM FD-258’s.

  • Identify CLEO and request signoff on FORM 4.

  • Submit $200 BATFE check.

3. WE WILL SEND A COPY OF YOUR PAPERWORK AND CHECK OR MONEY ORDER FOR THE SUM OF $200 (OR $5 DEPENDING ON TYPE OF ITEM) TO THE BATF NFA BRANCH.

YOU SHOULD EXPECT TO WAIT A MINIMUM OF THREE MONTHS. PICKETT WEAPONRY IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PROCESSING TIME PERIODS. PLEASE BE PATIENT.

4. ONCE THE FORM 4 HAS BEEN APPROVED AND PICKETT WEAPONRY RECEIVES IT WE WILL CONTACT THE CUSTOMER TO ARRANGE TRANSFER OF THE ITEM. THE CUSTOMER WILL THEN FILL OUT A BATF FORM 4473 AND THE NFA ITEM WILL BE TRANSFERRED AND THE CUSTOMER CAN NOW TAKE POSSESSION OF THE ITEM.

IN ALL CASES A 50% RESTOCKING FEE WILL BE CHARGED FOR ALL NON- APPROVALS.

Pickett Weaponry charges a non-refundable transfer fee for items not purchased  from us depending on the class of that item.