ATF 5320.20

[steven11b]

I have used this form before, however I returned back home with the items. In block 2 it asks if firearms will be returned to original location and that is self explanatory. In block 3 it asks for dates(from and to) and I will be making a permanent move from Texas to Arizona, do I leave return date blank if the items will not be returned?

[Sithlord]

Put the effective start date, then nothing for the end date (as it is permanent).

The form 20 is so ridiculous....

[steven11b]

Put the effective start date, then nothing for the end date (as it is permanent).

The form 20 is so ridiculous....

Ya, thats kind of what common sense would say. I will just leave return date blank.

[reynfam3]

I guess by the date you posted you have already submitted it. I got a call from West Virginia today and was told I had to resubmit mine because I left it blank. I was told it had to be filled in with PERMANENT.

[John A.]

I was told that I had to fill out the forms for any move, even within the same zip code, which I did a couple of years ago.

The return date is left blank.

[Sithlord]

I was told that I had to fill out the forms for any move, even within the same zip code, which I did a couple of years ago.

The return date is left blank.

Now that's just asinine. Not saying you're wrong; I have a trust, which is located in a county. By rights, I could move anywhere in that county and the document is legal without change. And the NFA items are all assigned to that trust.

The 'address' on the Form 1, Form 4, and Form 20, are of one of potentially multiple 'trustees', and NOT the address of the TRUST, to which the items are assigned.

Having to submit a Form 20 for moving within the same zip code just sounds stupid...

Just my humble opinion.

[John A.]

I agree. But I have a stack of 5320's in my safe to show for it.

FWIW, all of my paperwork is filed as Individual. NFA branch told me they wanted a physical address to where they are located at all times. (And that is almost a word for word quote).

[A-Game]

I agree. But I have a stack of 5320's in my safe to show for it.

FWIW, all of my paperwork is filed as Individual. NFA branch told me they wanted a physical address to where they are located at all times. (And that is almost a word for word quote).

Of course they want to know where they are just like cops want your papers with every encounter to know who you are.