The first lawful, unregistered suppressor transfer since June 26th, 1934 has occurred

Can’t wait to get one. Anyone know of a good place in south Louisiana?

it'll be great when you can pick one off the shelf and go through self-checkout at Walmart

Don't you besmirch the good reputation of AK Jesus you fricking heathen.

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I'm out of the loop so suppressors no longer require NFA forms and months of waiting?

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It's a long story. This is the result of a federal judge ruling that the NFA registration is unconstitutional because it no longer represents a valid taxing power given the tax was reduced to $0.

So for plaintiffs in the suit (certain gun rights orgs and their members, Palmetto State Armory and their customers, Silencer Shop and their customers, etc.) NFA registration is no longer required for sales of suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs.

Technically, you can now buy a suppressor from PSA or Silencer Shop just like you'd buy a regular firearm. But there are still a ton of questions about what that means for intermediary FFLs.

Also, many states (like MS and GA) have laws that reference or mirror the NFA, so you still may run into issues there.

Wow, Christmas shopping is now much easier. lol

https://help.silencershop.com/en/articles/16387894-nfa-ruling-faq-how-suppressor-purchases-work-now

Here's the link to the suppressor shop that won the fight. It's got a breakdown of what the ruling entails, and will answer a lot of the questions we have now.

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What's Covered by the Ruling
Covered:



Suppressors (silencers) purchased from Silencer Shop — online or from a Powered by Silencer Shop dealer

AOWs (Any Other Weapons) purchased from Silencer Shop — online or from a Powered by Silencer Shop dealer

Not covered:



SBRs (Short-Barreled Rifles) — Form 4 still required in all states due to a separate GCA requirement

SBSs (Short-Barreled Shotguns) — Form 4 still required in all states for the same reason

Machine Guns — not covered by this ruling

Destructive Devices — not covered by this ruling

Products must have originated from Silencer Shop or other named plaintiffs in the case.



Where the Ruling Applies — State Breakdown
Free States — 27 States
Suppressors and AOWs from Silencer Shop are treated as GCA items — no Form 4 required.

Alabama

Arizona

Arkansas

Florida

Idaho

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

Louisiana

Maine

Maryland

Minnesota

Missouri

Nebraska

New Hampshire

New Mexico

Oklahoma

South Carolina

South Dakota

Tennessee

Texas

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

West Virginia

Wyoming

NFA States — 15 States
State law still requires a Form 4 for suppressors and AOWs.



Alaska

Colorado

Connecticut

Georgia

Michigan

Mississippi

Montana

Nevada

North Carolina

North Dakota

Ohio

Oregon

Pennsylvania

Washington

Wisconsin

Banned States — 9
Suppressors are prohibited regardless of this ruling.



California

Delaware

Hawaii

Illinois

Massachusetts

New Jersey

New York

Rhode Island

Washington, D.C.

How It Works: Free States
If you are in a free state and purchasing a suppressor or AOW that originated from Silencer Shop:



Purchase your suppressor on silencershop.com or at a Powered by Silencer Shop dealer.

Silencer Shop ships your suppressor to your selected dealer — typically within a couple of days.

Visit your dealer, complete a Form 4473 (standard firearms transfer record), and pass a NICS background check.

Take your suppressor home — same day, same as buying a rifle or handgun.

No Form 4. No registration. No fingerprints. No wait. The $0 tax stamp is still applied automatically at checkout, but no ATF Form 4 is filed for free state suppressor and AOW purchases from Silencer Shop.

How It Works: NFA States
If you are in an NFA state, the standard Form 4 process still applies for suppressors and AOWs due to state law. This includes:



Completing your registration information (fingerprints, photo, personal details)

An ATF eForms account to certify your Form 4

eSign of your application

ATF approval before pickup

The $0 tax stamp still applies — Silencer Shop includes it automatically. For current ATF processing times, visit our ATF Wait Times page.



How It Works: SBRs and SBSs (All States)
Short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns still require a Form 4 in all 42 legal states. This is a separate requirement under the Gun Control Act (GCA) — unaffected by this ruling. The Form 4 is currently the only form the ATF makes available for GCA approval on SBRs and SBSs. The $0 tax stamp still applies.



Frequently Asked Questions
Do I still have to register my suppressor?
If you are in a free state and purchase a suppressor or AOW that originated from Silencer Shop, no — the court has barred the ATF from enforcing registration against you. Your name and information about the transfer will not go into any federal registry. In NFA states, state law still requires registration via Form 4.



Do I still need a Form 4?
Free states: No, for suppressors and AOWs from Silencer Shop. The Form 4 and the waiting that came with it no longer apply.

NFA states: Yes, state law still requires a Form 4 for suppressors and AOWs.

SBRs and SBSs: Yes, in all states. The ruling does not cover these items.



What about the tax stamp?
The tax stamp was already $0 as of January 1, 2026. The real change from this ruling is that the NFA registration behind it is now also gone for free state suppressor and AOW purchases from Silencer Shop. Silencer Shop still applies the $0 stamp automatically at checkout — you don't need to add anything.



How long does the process take in a free state?
Silencer Shop ships your suppressor to your selected dealer in a couple of days. Once it arrives, visit your dealer, complete a 4473, pass a NICS background check, and take your suppressor home — the same process as buying any standard firearm.



Do I need to be a Silencer Shop member to be covered?
No membership required. If you purchase a suppressor or AOW that originated from Silencer Shop (online or through a Powered by dealer) in a free state, you are covered. If both you and your dealer are members of a co-plaintiff advocacy group such as GOA or FRAC, check with your advocacy group to understand how your membership may apply.



Will the ATF come after me later?
You would be purchasing under a federal court order barring the ATF from enforcing registration against Silencer Shop customers. This is an active legal matter and the landscape

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How many Americans are chomping at the bit to obtain a suppressor?

Got my last one with a stamp delivered from capitol armory. Super easy. But going forward, I’d rather not have any record of me buying them. Hopefully this new ruling sticks.

Does all this mean that we can privately make/manufacture our own suppressor now?

Why does a guy in texas have a concealed carry permit


Do they not have freedoms like Louisiana?