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Gun Trusts: Protection From Violations of the NFA

Rifle with SuppressorsAs I have previously discussed, a gun trust is an unique type of trust that offers the protections of a traditional trust but is specifically designed to offer additional protections. For example, a gun trust takes into account the various gun laws that exist around the country to prevent inadvertent violations of the National Firearms Act. 

With this in mind, Texas has joined a number of states that allows the use of silencers when hunting game. Previously, the state had only allowed the use of silencers when hunting varmint. The new law is set to take effect on September 1, 2012. 

See David M. Goldman, Texas Legalizes Hunting with Silencers Starting September 1, 2012, Gun Trust Lawyer, May 16, 2012.