Why Estate Professionals Need a Licensed SOT/NFA Dealer

Drew McDermott
Aug 22
3 min read

Updated: Nov 8

When families or estate professionals face a firearm collection, most expect to see common items: a deer rifle, a shotgun, maybe a revolver or two. But every so often, something unexpected appears: a suppressor in the back of a safe, a short-barreled rifle, or a firearm with features that do not fit the usual categories.

These are known as NFA firearms. They are regulated under the National Firearms Act and include suppressors, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, machine guns, and a class of items called “Any Other Weapons” (AOWs). Possession or transfer of these items without proper licensing is a serious federal offense.

**Peace of mind for professionals: no matter what’s in the safe, MDRF has it covered**

Protection for Professionals: No Matter What’s in the Safe

For attorneys, fiduciaries, and families, the discovery of an NFA firearm raises immediate questions:

How do you even know what qualifies as an NFA firearm?
What paperwork or registration is required?
Who is legally allowed to secure and remove these items during probate?

This is where MDRF Enterprises provides confidence and protection

Licensed SOT/NFA Dealer for Estate Firearms in Missouri

MDRF Enterprises has operated for more than a decade as a federally licensed firearms dealer in Saint Louis, specializing in estate firearm appraisals and legal transfers. We are now also licensed as a Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT) with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

For families and estate professionals, this means one simple but powerful assurance: no matter what kind of firearm turns up in an estate, including NFA firearms, MDRF can handle it legally, safely, and discreetly.

Why Estate Professionals Must Address NFA Firearms

Attorneys, executors, bank trust officers, and estate buyers all carry risk when unexpected firearms are found. A suppressor or short-barreled rifle may appear insignificant to the untrained eye, but if it is unregistered or mishandled, liability can land directly on the estate.

By working with a licensed FFL and SOT dealer, you:

Eliminate the risk of unlawful possession.
Ensure all firearms, from the most common to the most highly regulated, are secured immediately.
Provide clients and families with confidence that the collection is managed by professionals who understand federal and Missouri law.

From the familiar to the unexpected, every firearm in an estate deserves professional handling.

MDRF’s Commitment: Protection for Estate Professionals

We are not positioning ourselves as a retail outlet for NFA firearms. Instead, our SOT status is a layer of protection for estate professionals. It means you never need to wonder if a collection is too complicated or too risky. MDRF Enterprises can take the entire collection, appraise it accurately, and guide it through the legal process.

From a single .22 rifle to a vault containing suppressors, handguns, or historical pieces, you can trust that MDRF handles everything from start to finish.

MDRF’s Commitment: Protection for Estate Professionals

Firearms in estates are always sensitive, and NFA firearms raise the stakes even higher. Families should not attempt to evaluate or move them without proper expertise, and professionals should not accept the liability of handling them on their own.

With MDRF Enterprises as your licensed FFL and SOT dealer, you can be certain that every firearm in an estate, no matter what it is, is managed legally, safely, and with discretion.

👉 Learn more about how we work with Estate Attorneys, Funeral Directors, Bank & Trust Officers, and Estate Buyers & Liquidators.