What is a "gun trust"?

A "gun trust" is a legal entity designed for managing firearms and their ownership. It operates under a trust agreement, allowing individuals to transfer their firearms into the trust, which can help facilitate the inheritance and management of those firearms according to the trust's terms. This setup benefits the firearm owner by potentially avoiding legal complications related to firearm transfers, especially for regulated items like suppressors or fully automatic weapons, as it provides a structured way to address issues of ownership and use in compliance with the law. Additionally, creating a gun trust can streamline the process of transferring firearms to beneficiaries while allowing multiple people to handle the firearms legally without needing individual permits.

In contrast, options indicating that a gun trust is a type of gun permit, a firearm safety certification, or a storage method do not accurately capture the function and legal implications of a gun trust, which specifically relates to the management and legal considerations surrounding firearm ownership and transfers.