Sources & Legal References

I. Legal & Regulatory Authorities

Our compliance framework is built upon the following federal and state primary sources:

• Federal Firearm Regulations: * Gun Control Act (GCA): 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44

  • National Firearms Act (NFA): 26 U.S.C. Chapter 53

  • ATF Quick Reference: ATF Federal Firearms Licensee: Quick Reference and Best Practices Guide (U.S. Dept. of Justice).

• Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo):

  • Firearms & Weapons Offenses: RSMo Chapter 571 (including Section 571.070 regarding possession).

  • Probate Code: RSMo Chapter 473 (Administration of Decedents' Estates).

 

II. Professional Appraisal Standards

MDRF firearm valuations are conducted in accordance with national ethical and performance standards for personal property:

• USPAP Standards: All formal appraisals adhere to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) established by The Appraisal Foundation.

• AGI Certification: Appraisals are performed by an AGI Certified Firearm Appraiser (Certification #1152547).

• Valuation Data: Market data and condition grading are informed by the Photo Percentage Grading System (PPGS) as featured in the Blue Book of Gun Values.

 

III. Media & Content Attribution (TASL)

MDRF Enterprises maintains strict compliance with copyright and intellectual property standards:

• Original Works: All text, "Uncle Kenny" stories, and media marked as MDRF-created are original works © 2012–2026 MDRF Enterprises LLC.

• AI Disclosure: Select visual elements were generated or enhanced using ChatGPT/DALL-E by OpenAI for illustrative purposes.

• Certain images used on this website may have been sourced from Creative Commons and royalty-free platforms, including (but not limited to) Wikimedia Commons, Flickr, Pix4Free, Pixabay, Unsplash, Freepik, Pexels, and similar resources.

  • Creative Commons: We attribute the following works under the TASL method:

    • "SIG Pro SP 2022" by Augustas Didžgalvis, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

    • "Gun Law" by Nick Youngson, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Pix4free.

    • "Law" by Nick Youngson, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Pix4free.

• Map, Location & Service Directory Attribution

  • If and when website pages include map embeds or listing integrations (e.g., Google Maps, Bing, Yelp, Chamber of Commerce, BBB), attribution and copyright notices of those platforms apply. MDRF acknowledges these as third-party services and does not claim ownership of their data or trademarks

 

IV. Professional Disclosures

• Not a Law Firm: MDRF Enterprises, LLC provides educational information and professional FFL services. We do not provide legal or tax advice. Consult with a licensed attorney for specific legal guidance.

• Testimonial Disclosure: Reviews represent individual client experiences. No compensation was provided for feedback featured on this site.