National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFA)

The National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record (NFA) is a federal registry in the United States that tracks certain types of firearms and devices regulated under the National Firearms Act of 1934. This includes items like silencers, machine guns, and short-barreled rifles. Owners must register these items with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), pay a tax, and obtain approval for transfer when selling or passing them to someone else. The NFA aims to regulate these firearms for public safety while allowing ownership under strict legal guidelines.