Today I received my Tax Stamp for my SBR but discovered an error in the application that the ATF didn’t pick up.
On the application (and on the approved form) it reads “[My Name] Revocable Trust” but my Trust (and the etching on my receiver) is “[My Name] Revocable Living Trust”
That is, I screwed up and left the word “Living” off my application and unfortunately the ATF didn’t catch my mistake and approved the application today.
I called the ATF and was transferred to the voice mail of the agent who approved the form. I hope to hear back from him soon about what I need to do to fix my screw up.
Anyone have any experience with an application that was approved with an error? Any idea on what the fix will be?
I just hope I don’t have to start the whole process over again.
Were it only that simple.
My receiver is already etched with the correct name (the one that is on the trust and the one I SHOULD have used on my application). And I have 7 more NFA items pending under that same trust.
Its no hard fix. My buddy is dealing with a typo right now where he didn’t include the final digit in his serial number. . His Examiner had him send a pic of the correct info on the receiver and he’s gonna update their system and generate a corrected Form.
Thanks Wahoo.
Was your buddies stamp already issued (like mine) when they began the fix? Or are they updating an application that hasn’t yet been granted?
I actually noticed the mistake when he showed me his newly received/ approved Form. ATF can be easy to work with…remember they really just wanted the tax money.
More than likely the agent will have you write in “living”. I sent one in with extra wording that wasn’t needed, all I had to do was draw a line through it and initial.
This is exactly what I have been talking about. You are clogging the system with a non issue. There was no reason to contact the ATF about this matter.
First, thanks everyone for the input, I appreciate folk’s perspective.
I spoke with the ATF agent. Apparently, applying for and having a stamp in the wrong name of the manufacturer (which is exactly what I did) is a big deal - though not uncommon. It isn’t something you can just blow off, as some folks suggested, and the error needs to be corrected.
If ever I wanted to transfer the weapon it would have been a problem. Also, since I plan to carry the paperwork and stamp with my NFA items in case I’m ever challenged by some LEO (and we’ve all heard stories of it happening) I don’t want to leave any room for some Barney Fife to give me some serious grief when he notices my stamp doesn’t match my receiver.
So, with that reality to deal with, the agent had a relatively easy fix. He went back and Disapproved the already-approved application (and refunded my $200). He then had me start the whole process over again, and call him with the number of my application once it was finalized.
It took me all of 15 minutes to redo the process and in about 2 business days he reapproved my application.
So, now I have my correct stamp and all is good.
Thanks again for the input. And if anyone else ever has a similar problem, where you make a mistake on the form that doesn’t get caught by ATF, I highly recommend taking the necessary steps to correct it and not just ignore the issue. It might come back and bite you some day.
I still don’t see the issue if the serial number is right.
LEO: You have paperwork for that?
You: Yes sir, right here.
LEO: Serial number, check.
Make/model , check.
The word ‘living’… Not present… Hands on hood. Do it now.
Just dont see it happening. But glad you got it fixed so youre comfortable with it.
I’d ignore it. Mens Rea simply does not exist, here. Sadly, mens rea is not necessary to prosecute strict liability crimes (like possession). However, I find it impossible to believe that this would ever have caused you a moment’s headache.
Glad you got it worked out and off your mind. Personally I would have ignored the error and not even bothered to ask. Clearly it was bothering you however, so you did the right thing by getting it corrected.