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AZ Gun Law Attorney Trent Woods. Protecting the 2nd Amendment rights of Arizonans. We focus on gun law, National Fi****ms Act (NFA), and Second Amendment advocacy. Trent D.

Woods is a founder and managing attorney at the law firm of Woods Law Group, PLLC. The group focuses on fi****ms law, gun rights restoration, self defense law, gun trusts, and the National Fi****ms Act. Gun trusts are the best way to acquire, own, and legally share machine guns, silencers, and short barrel ri**es and sh****ns. We also do business law, estate planning, and asset protection.

The ATF issued guidance today that is game-changing and pro 2A! This is a huge win for freedom!ATF will no longer requi...
10/09/2026

The ATF issued guidance today that is game-changing and pro 2A! This is a huge win for freedom!

ATF will no longer require individuals to seek ATF approval under the NFA before making or transferring short-barreled ri**es, short-barreled sh****ns, silencers, and “any other weapon[s].” ATF will also no longer require such items to be registered in the National Fi****ms Registration and Transfer Record. These policies apply uniformly to anyone otherwise subject to these requirements, not just to the plaintiffs in the litigation. This comes post the Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF ruling in August.

There are 5 exceptions to this new rule:
1) You still must have an SOT to be engaged in the business of manufacturing, importing, or dealing NFA fi****ms, including SBRs, SBSs, silencers, and AOWs.
2) Machineguns and DDs are unaffected. They are still NFA and subject to all past controls.
3) SBRs, SBSs, silencers, and AOWs are still subject to the Gun Control Act, like always (4473, NICs, prohibited possessor ban, etc).
4) You still must obtain ATF approval for an SBR or SBS to cross state lines by filing form 20.
5) State and local laws still apply, just as they always have.

https://www.atf.gov/media/30961/download

05/22/2026

A trust can be a great tool.

But it does not magically erase rules.
Details matter.
Names matter.
Setup matters.

What’s your biggest trust question right now?
Adding people, updating it, or figuring out if you even need one?

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Self-defense law can be one of the most misunderstood topics for people who carry.Not because people do not care.Because...
05/20/2026

Self-defense law can be one of the most misunderstood topics for people who carry.

Not because people do not care.

Because most of the conversation focuses on the moment itself.

But what happens after can matter just as much.

What do you think people misunderstand most about self-defense law?

The decision in the moment?

The aftermath?

Or how the situation gets judged later?

Share your take.

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NFA terms can get confusing fast.A lot of people hear the words and nod along.Then later realize they are not totally su...
05/18/2026

NFA terms can get confusing fast.

A lot of people hear the words and nod along.

Then later realize they are not totally sure what they mean.

Here are a few common ones:

Can
A common slang term for a suppressor.

SBR
Short-barreled r***e. This usually refers to a r***e with a barrel under a certain legal length, generally under 16".

AOW
Any Other Weapon. This is one of the more confusing NFA categories.

Tax stamp
The approval tied to certain NFA items after the required process and tax are handled.

These terms get thrown around a lot in gun shops, forums, and group chats.

But knowing the slang is not the same as understanding the legal side.

Which NFA term confused you the most at first?

And be honest.

Did you learn it from a solid source, or from a buddy who “knows a guy”?

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Most “gun problems” people run into are not Hollywood problems.They’re paperwork problems.Organization problems.Communic...
05/16/2026

Most “gun problems” people run into are not Hollywood problems.

They’re paperwork problems.
Organization problems.
Communication problems.

Responsible ownership can include:
Knowing what you own
Keeping good records for your own planning
Making it easier on your family if life changes

Nothing fancy.
Just grown-up habits.

What’s your routine that keeps your house squared away?
And what’s the habit you still need to tighten up?

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05/09/2026

Myths spread faster than facts.

This one never dies.
And it confuses good people.

What’s the NFA myth you hear most?
Drop it in the comments.

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A denial can feel personal.Sometimes it’s not.In many cases, the issue can be:Similar namesOld records that never got cl...
05/09/2026

A denial can feel personal.
Sometimes it’s not.

In many cases, the issue can be:
Similar names
Old records that never got cleaned up
Missing updates in a system

It depends on the details.
And it usually takes patience and paperwork to sort out.

Have you ever had a record error in any area of life?
DMV, credit report, background check, anything?

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05/08/2026

No arguing.
Just honest discussion.

What should courts focus on most in fi****ms cases?
Clarity, consistency, or fairness?

Tell us why.

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If you carry, this is worth a read.Self-defense law isn’t just about the moment itself.How situations are viewed afterwa...
05/08/2026

If you carry, this is worth a read.

Self-defense law isn’t just about the moment itself.
How situations are viewed afterward can matter just as much.

Curious where people think the biggest misunderstandings tend to happen.
Is it the moment, what follows, or how decisions are later evaluated?

Virginia Advances Magazine Ban Bill. What Gun Owners Should Know.Virginia's Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced ...
05/02/2026

Virginia Advances Magazine Ban Bill. What Gun Owners Should Know.

Virginia's Senate Courts of Justice Committee advanced Senate Bill 749 on January 26, 2026, on a party-line 9-5 vote.

The bill still needs to pass the Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee, both chambers, and receive the governor's signature before becoming law.

Here's what the current version does:

- Bans importation, sale, manufacture, purchase, and transfer of magazines over 10 rounds
- The amended version does NOT grandfather magazines already owned by current owners
- Possession of any magazine over 10 rounds would be a Class 1 misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail
- A conviction would also trigger a 3-year ban on possessing any fi***rm
- Fi****ms manufactured before July 1, 2026 would be exempt, but magazines would not receive this protection

Bill sponsor Sen. Saddam Salim (D-Fairfax) stated the bill has a better chance this year: "We now have someone in the governor's office who is willing to sign that bill."

NRA-ILA Executive Director John Commerford responded: "We will see you in court."

Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares called the proposal unconstitutional.

Where the courts stand:

The Supreme Court's 2022 Bruen decision requires gun regulations to align with historical tradition. Lower courts have been wrestling with how this applies to magazine restrictions.

The 9th Circuit upheld California's similar ban in March 2025 in a divided 7-4 decision. The majority ruled magazines are accessories, not "arms" protected by the Second Amendment.

Dissenting judges sharply criticized the ruling. Judge Lawrence VanDyke called it "terribly unprincipled."

A petition asking the Supreme Court to review California's ban (Duncan v. Bonta) was filed in August 2025. Twenty-seven states filed a brief urging the Court to strike it down.

The Supreme Court has not yet ruled directly on magazine capacity limits.
What do you think?

Should state legislatures decide magazine limits? Or should the Supreme Court settle this question?

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