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  1. Purchase your suppressor and select a transferring FFL/SOT dealer
  2. We submit a Form 3 to transfer the suppressor to your dealer
  3. Your dealer receives the suppressor and assists you with Form 4 paperwork
  4. You submit fingerprints, photo, and required documentation
  5. After ATF approval, you may take possession from your dealer
  1. Order Confirmation
    You’ll receive an order confirmation and we begin preparing your transfer.
  2. Form 3 Submission (Dealer Transfer)
    We submit an ATF Form 3 to transfer the suppressor to your selected dealer.
  3. Shipment to Your Dealer
    Once approved, we ship the suppressor to your dealer.
  4. Form 4 Submission (Your Application)
    Your dealer will contact you to complete ATF Form 4 paperwork, including fingerprints and photo.
  5. ATF Approval Wait
    Approval times vary. For the most current estimates, please refer to:
    👉 https://www.atf.gov/resource-center/current-processing-times
  6. Pickup
    Once approved, your dealer will notify you. You may then complete a standard 4473 and take possession.

Processing times are determined by the ATF and can change. Please see this page for current estimates.

 

Expedited shipping options may be available for non-NFA items at checkout.

NFA-regulated items follow standard transfer procedures and timelines.

 
 

Suppressors are regulated under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and must be shipped to a licensed FFL/SOT dealer.

  • We transfer the suppressor to your selected dealer using ATF Form 3
  • Your dealer assists you with ATF Form 4 paperwork
  • The suppressor can only be released to you after ATF approval
 
 

Orders may be canceled prior to Form 3 submission. Once submitted, the order is considered in process and may not be canceled.

Changes may be possible before Form 3 submission. Once submitted, the transfer is locked to the selected dealer.

No special license is required for individuals. You must:

  • Be legally eligible to own firearms
  • Complete ATF Form 4

A tax stamp is a federal tax associated with NFA items. Think of this as your written permission to own the item.

Tax requirements are set by federal law and may change. As of 2026, the tax for suppressors was lowered to $0, however the stamp must still be acquired before possession. Please confirm current requirements at the time of purchase or during your Form 4 submission.

Individual

  • Simpler process
  • Only you may possess the suppressor

Trust

  • Allows multiple responsible persons
  • Requires additional documentation

Yes. All Form 4 submissions require fingerprints and a passport-style photo. Your dealer will typically assist with this process.

No. You must wait for ATF approval before taking possession.

Suppressors can generally be transported across state lines if they are legal in both locations. Always verify local laws before traveling.