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Quick question: if I have an NFA item, like a suppressor, would I need to carry some sort of proof that I own it legally? Let's say I run a red light, or have to go through a DUI checkpoint, or I'm pulled over for DWB (Driving While Brown), or any number of reasons, and the officer sees a handgun with a suppressor on it, am I covred by my LTCF, or would I have to show some kind of paperwork to show I legally own a suppressor?
I know the situations I described are a bit silly, just as it's silly to drive around with a suppressed handgun. I'm just throwing out hypotheticals here. I do have plans to buy a suppressor at some point, but I don't see myself carrying it around very often, unless Blue Helmets put boots on the ground in PA.
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Just carry a copy of your NFA paperwork in your wallet. Cover your ass that way.
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In an ideal world it wouldn't get seized unless the cop had suspicion based on facts that you owned it illegally. We don't live in an ideal world; we live in one where police seize lawful firearms, even obviously lawful ones, for 'officer safety' and don't return them without a court order. You can legally carry it without the paperwork on hand, as far as i know, but we all know a seizure can occur whether or not you have that with you.
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Technically only ATF agents can request to see the paperwork on the NFA item but that's not going to stop a local cop from being a dick. Having a copy of the Form 4 and stamp with you is just insurance for most instances. Of course you (especially you Jah) will always run into some asshole with a badge who wants to hassle you.
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Make sure that is a COPY you have with your NFA items. The original should be in a bank safety deposit box or other secure and fire-protected location. Obvious, I know, but worth reminding.
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I seriously would not do this. Cops can't wrap their head around open carry being legal, and you're going to throw an NFA item into the mix?
Well, I suppose someone needs to be the test case....
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Since most police officers are so knowledgeable about gun laws you should carry everything you have about its legality. And the number of a good lawyer.
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nomad;41350 Wrote:Since most police officers are so knowledgeable about gun laws you should carry everything you have about its legality. And the number of a good lawyer.
I asked a guy from my last job about carrying NFA items and he said as long as you've got a copy of your forms and tax stamp, it takes a serious dick of a cop to hassle you. He's been dealing with NFA stuff for near 30 years. I trust what he says on the matter.
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Warpt762x39;41352 Wrote:nomad;41350 Wrote:Since most police officers are so knowledgeable about gun laws you should carry everything you have about its legality. And the number of a good lawyer.
I asked a guy from my last job about carrying NFA items and he said as long as you've got a copy of your forms and tax stamp, it takes a serious dick of a cop to hassle you. He's been dealing with NFA stuff for near 30 years. I trust what he says on the matter.
Wait...there are other kinds???
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