When the Stakes Are High, Judgment Matters.
Maryland Gun Trust& Clearance Attorney
I provide discreet, experienced legal counsel for clients whose decisions carry real consequences — protecting your firearms legacy and your federal career. Maryland gun trust drafting and national security clearance consulting, backed by twenty-five 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
Protect your firearms and your family with an attorney-drafted Maryland gun trust. Avoid the legal pitfalls of individual registration and generic online forms.
- Drafted by a Maryland attorney and 35+ year NFA owner
- Customized for Maryland or All Other States
- Permits multiple responsible persons to possess items
- Bypasses CLEO signature requirement
- Simplifies estate planning and transfer upon death
Security Clearance
Navigate the complex clearance process with an advisor who spent 25 years in the CIA. From SF-86 review to polygraph preparation.
- SF-86 Application Review
- SF-86 Drafting Assistance
- Issue Mitigation Strategy
- Polygraph Preparation
- Statement of Reasons (SOR) Response
- Continuous Evaluation (CE) Issue Resolution
Insider Threat Program Templates
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
Security Clearance
- SF-86 Application Review
- SF-86 Drafting Assistance
- Issue Mitigation Strategy
- Polygraph Preparation
- Statement of Reasons (SOR) Response
- Continuous Evaluation (CE) Issue Resolution
Insider Threat Program
- DCSA-ready ITP Policy Templates
- Written by a former CIA ITP Senior Official
- Ready to fill in for your facility
- Instant digital download
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.
Read ArticleCommon Mistakes in Firearms Estate Planning
Most gun owners don't realize their collection is a legal minefield for heirs. These are the mistakes I see most often — and how to avoid them.
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 what it takes to protect your career and your property.
Credentials
- J.D., Catholic University Columbus School of Law
- Admitted to Maryland Bar
- 25 Years as CIA Officer (Retired)
- NRA Life Member
Free Resources
Know What You're Walking Into
Guides written from firsthand experience — not from a textbook. Free to read, no sign-up required.
SF86 Checklist
5 Things to Know Before Submitting Your SF86
What to gather, what must be disclosed, common mistakes that sink applications, and what to expect after you submit.
Polygraph FAQ
Federal Full-Scope Polygraph: 12 Common Questions Answered
What the exam covers, how long it takes, what DI and NDI mean, and how to prepare — from someone who has taken it many times.