Yes, if you can legally own a gun in Arizona, you can legally own NFA firearms. You don’t need a license and there are no annual fees or taxes to own these types of weapons, but you do need ATF approval BEFORE you can possess them. There are three primary avenues to own NFA items:

1. 1. Individually – You can go to a dealer who deals in NFA items and simply buy the item in your name. Doing so requires you to submit fingerprints and get Chief Law Enforcement Officer approval (CLEO). You own the item by yourself and no one else is permitted to possess the weapon. Problems arise when you die or become disabled because no one else is allowed to possess the weapon legally. Another tremendous problem with individual ownership arises when you live with other people, even your own spouse and children. Since your spouse and children do not own the NFA weapon, they cannot possess or use it, even in your presence. In fact, if your spouse knows the combination to your gun safe, he or she may be committing a felony by constructively possessing a NFA weapon. Additionally, you also may be committing a felony by permitting an unauthorized transfer of a NFA weapon.
   2. Through a Business Entity – A business entity (Corporation, LLC, or Partnership) can own NFA weapons, however, this business entity must exist for the sole purpose of purchasing and possessing firearms. The Articles of Incorporation (if a Corporation), Articles of Organization (if a LLC), or Partnership Agreement (if a partnership) must properly detail how the firearms are to be purchased possessed, stored, and used. Officers of the business organization can possess the weapon legally. No fingerprint checks or CLEO approval are needed, however, the business must file all required documents to the state Corporation Commissioner or Secretary of State (depending on which state you are in), including annual reports. Additionally, problems can arise when business partners have disagreements or when the business dissolves (for whatever reason). Furthermore, only bona fide employees of the business can possess NFA firearms, which is problematic, especially since the business entity is set up for the sole purpose of owning NFA firearms. Obviously there aren’t any bona fide employees, though of course there are the business owners. LLC’s may be subject to probate.
   3. Through a Revocable Trust – A trust can own NFA weapons and is the ideal avenue for ownership. No fingerprint checks or CLEO approval are needed, neither are there any required state registration or reporting requirements. A trust can permit your family to possess the weapons removing the potential constructive felony mentioned above. Also, a properly crafted trust provides for appropriate transfers of the weapons in the event that you die or become disabled, and can exist for multiple generations (thereby eliminating the need for any legal transfers since the trust is the legal owner). A properly created gun trust is the best way to purchase and own NFA items. Click here to purchase your own NFA Gun Trust from Online Gun Trust today.