Purchasing a suppressor (silencer) can seem like a complicated task if you’ve never done it before.

This page will help answer some common questions about suppressor purchases.

There is a lot of misleading information on the internet about purchasing and owning a suppressor.

Fortunately, your purchase of a suppressor doesn’t have to be complicated! We have resources on this page to help you in the process of acquiring your suppressor. 

Also, you can contact us at anytime with questions or concerns about purchasing or owning a suppressor. 

Here is a useful link to the updated information regarding ATF Rule 41. This page is direct from the ATF and provides updated information on what the current legislation is regarding the registering of a suppressor.

Currently, the following 42 states allow private ownership of suppressors:

AL, AK, AZ, AR, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY.

Note: Even if you live in one of the states listed, you should still verify that owning a suppressor is legal in your area.

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NFAtracker.com has put together a great resource with updated approval times.

Check it out here.

The ATF’s e-file portal and current e-file requirements are available here.

Below are links to some useful forms:

Blank Form 4 

Blank Form 23