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Yes, just found this: Short version- if filing Individual you need to Will all NFA items to family and they can, through Form 5, transfer tax-free all NFA items.
If you have a Gun Trust you can elect beneficiaries/Co-Trustees and upon your death, they will automatically take sole possession of your NFA items without the need to go through the will. However, even with the Gun Trust, the beneficiaries will still need to submit a Form 5.
this info is per the esilencer shops website.
So, it sounds like I can appoint friends or family as beneficiaries if I go the Trust route.... where it's unclear if I file individually if I can make a Specific Devise and Will my items to friends.... or if I'm limited to family only.