When the Stakes Are High, Judgment Matters.
Maryland Gun Trust & NFA Attorney
I provide discreet, experienced legal counsel for clients whose decisions carry real consequences — your firearms legacy, your family's future, and your standing with the federal government. Maryland gun trust drafting, NFA firearms law, and national security compliance for government contractors, backed by twenty-six years at the CIA and a Maryland law practice built around one standard: trusted judgment, delivered directly.
Counsel Built Around Discretion and Preparedness
My clients value experienced judgment, expect direct access to their attorney, and understand that some decisions are too consequential for a template or a junior associate.
NFA Gun Trusts
Plan for your firearms and your family with an attorney-drafted Maryland gun trust — a document built for the requirements of NFA ownership, not a generic online form.
- Drafted by a Maryland attorney and 35+ year NFA owner
- Customized for Maryland or All Other States
- Permits multiple responsible persons to possess items
- No CLEO signature required
- Simplifies estate planning and transfer upon death
Everything I Handle
NFA Gun Trusts
- Attorney-drafted NFA Trust Document
- Maryland Gun Trust
- All Other States Trust
- NFA Transfer Trust
- Multi-item & Estate Planning Trust
- Trust Amendment & Trustee Updates
Insider Threat Program Templates
- Attorney-authored, seven-document DCSA-ready suite
- Written by a former CIA ITP Senior Official
- ITP Plan, ITPSO letter & monitoring consent
- Incident response, training plans & inspection checklist
- Cross-walked to what a DCSA reviewer asks for
- Instant download — packages from $795
What Is an NFA Trust?
A gun trust isn't just paperwork — it's a legal structure that changes who can legally use your NFA items, both now and after you're gone.
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Read ArticleIndividual vs. Trust NFA Ownership
Two ways to own NFA items. One is simpler to start. The other is almost always better in the long run.
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Russell Roby, Esq.
NFA Attorney & Retired CIA Officer
Experience That Matters
When you hire Russ Roby Law, you work directly with me. I don't hand your case off to a junior associate.
As a retired CIA officer, former federal law enforcement, and long-time NFA firearms owner, I've navigated the exact systems and bureaucratic hurdles my clients face today. I know how these processes work — and how to prepare a response or a document that addresses what they actually require.
Credentials
- J.D., Catholic University Columbus School of Law
- Admitted to Maryland Bar
- 26 Years as CIA Officer (Retired)
- NRA Life Member