LLC in place of Trust?

Yellowfin

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I have been long wanting a couple of cans and will finally have the funds to get them pretty soon, but have run into a snag. Due to my wife's work, we're moving to a state that doesn't have suppressors as an option. I know about revocable living trusts being commonly used for acquiring and owning NFA items, particularly suppressors, as an established route. I have a side job with a multi state business and will likely be doing a fair bit of business within PA which is nearby and NFA friendly. I've been kicking around the idea of setting up an LLC as a structure for doing business there, having the cans as property of the LLC, having a bank safe deposit box to keep them in PA (which I gather is an accepted manner of storage when away from one's cans), and use them only when there. Anyone know much about this? I may pick up a partner among our PA relatives if they want to work with me so they'd be an in state resident if that's required.

I know, I shouldn't expect a 100% qualified legal opinion and I'm not, just looking for ballpark figures here.
 
Well, the smart way to do that would be to write ATF and get an answer in writing. That way you will have a definitive answer that can be used to protect yourself.

Having said that, I have an LLC myself for a suppressor and haven't seen anything in the laws or regulations that would prohibit what you are talking about; but I haven't made much of a search either. You will also want to check out PA state laws regarding what is necessary to form a valid LLC there.
 
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