step 1 is either parting with a kidney or your first born, cant remember

 

I bought one through the Silencer Shop following their process.

Basically, you purchase the suppressor (the individual unit with serial number). This is done either through a distributor or at a local retail shop.

This is then transferred by the distributor to the retailer (if necessary) and your paperwork must be sent to the ATF for transfer of the suppressor to you.

That paperwork is done on an ATF Form 4, which also involves purchase and use of a NFA Transfer $200 tax stamp. There is more detail here since applying for Form 4 involves photos, fingerprints and paperwork.

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Yes, go through Silencershop.

 

Another vote for Silencershop. Use the Kiosk in a store and your phone. Easy as pie. Wish I did it sooner. I’m presently waiting for my 2 NFA items.

If you don’t have access to. Silencer shop kiosk it’s a bit of leg work but your local shop should be able to help.

 

1. Contact Silencer Central. They will handle everything and guide you step by step
2. Pay in full now or in installments
3. Wait for tax stamp.
4. Turn age 30.
5. Wait for tax stamp.
6. Turn age 40.
7. Wait for tax stamp.
8. Turn age 50.
9. Wait for tax stamp.
10. Turn age 60.
11. Wait for tax stamp.
12. Turn age 70 (average age of SigTalk geezers).
13. Wait for tax stamp.
14. Turn age 80.
15. Wait for tax stamp.
16. Die waiting for tax stamp.
17. Your children begin waiting for tax stamp.
18. Your children still waiting for tax stamp.
19. Tax stamp received.
20. Children join SigTalk to ask about their new suppressor.

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Sadly not far from the truth. Currently the wait is running about 7 to 8 months for a Form 4 Individual and slightly longer for Trusts with one RP. More RP added increases the time. Unfortunately the clock only starts when the suppressor comes in and the SN is obtained.

 

Bought at my LGS; filled out paperwork; returned with required photos and cards with full set of fingerprints. Paid tax stamp. Waved good-bye to Sparrow .22LR suppressor. Took about eight months to get it out of ATF jail.

 

There are a few different ways to go about it. Silencer shop and silencer central have put a lot of effort into making it easy on the purchaser. They are not the only option though. The usual order is that you must purchase the suppressor first as you need a serial number for the ATF form 4. I imagine there may be dealers our there that will allow you to do some form of lay away since you will have a good wait for the form 4 to be approved.
Something that hasn't been mentioned is if you will file the form 4 as an individual or as a trust. Filing as an individual is just as it sounds. You will own the suppressor and will have to maintain possession of it. Meaning nobody can take it to the range without you. You can set up a trust and anyone that is a principal to the trust can possess the suppressor. This is a good route if you are married or have family or close friends that you will want to allow to possess/use the suppressor. There is a lot of info online to help you decide which is best for you.
In my case I filed as an individual as I will be the only one to use or possess mine. If my family wants them when I'm dead they can pay the $200 to get them.

 

Something that hasn't been mentioned is if you will file the form 4 as an individual or as a trust. Filing as an individual is just as it sounds. You will own the suppressor and will have to maintain possession of it. Meaning nobody can take it to the range without you. You can set up a trust and anyone that is a principal to the trust can possess the suppressor. This is a good route if you are married or have family or close friends that you will want to allow to possess/use the suppressor. There is a lot of info online to help you decide which is best for you.
In my case I filed as an individual as I will be the only one to use or possess mine. If my family wants them when I'm dead they can pay the $200 to get them.

I store my suppressors in a safe that is also used by my wife. To be legal, I'm putting my cans in a trust with her name (and my sons') on it.

The .45ACP and other calibers are, of course, different than those used with 9mm.

Not necessarily...I bought a .45 can for my Dan Wesson 1911 and it also fits my CZ SP-01

 

Just bought one through Silencer Shop about 2 weeks ago. The process was VERY easy thanks to them. You do need to pay for it up front. But they will digitize all the forms for you.

1. Log on to their kiosk and create an account.
2. Fill out all of your information, including whether you file as individual or trust.
3. Digital fingerprints right there on the same kiosk.
4. They take your picture right there in the shop.
5. Pay for suppressor, tax stamp, and trust.
6. The following day you will get a Docu-sign Email with your Form 4, Trust, Tax Stamp, and 4473 already populated. You just E-sign it and hit complete and Silencer shop will E-file the Form 4 to the ATF for you, as well as your local Police chief or whatever authority needs to be notified per your local laws.

Steps 1-5 including paying for everything took me 15 minutes or less. E-signing the Docu-sign takes 15 seconds.
Then you just wait..... forever.

 

Just bought one through Silencer Shop about 2 weeks ago. The process was VERY easy thanks to them. You do need to pay for it up front. But they will digitize all the forms for you.

1. Log on to their kiosk and create an account
2. Fill out all of your information, including whether you file as individual or trust.
3. Digital fingerprints right there on the same kiosk
4. They take your picture right there in the shop
5. Pay for suppressor, tax stamp, and trust.
6. The following day you will get a Docu-sign Email with your Form 4, Trust, Tax Stamp, and 4473 already populated. You just E-sign it and hit complete and Silencer shop will E-file the Form 4 to the ATF for you, as well as your local Police chief or whatever authority needs to be notified per your local laws.

Steps 1-5 including paying for everything took me 15 minutes or less. E-signing the Docu-sign takes 15 seconds.
Then you just wait..... forever.

This is the route I went too. Very quick and simple…. Then there’s the waiting.

3 months In so far


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Simple, you bow to the man and if he finds you worthy to hold a piece of pipe with threads on the end then you get to give him $200.00

 

I did my form 4 at my LGS kiosk and purchased the DA Sandman at that time. That was January 2nd 2021. ATF cashed the stamp on March 5th. I found the SilencerShop kiosk method to be simple and easy. I too wish I had done this a year or so sooner. Still waiting for ATF approval.

 

You might as well buy multiple suppressors at the same time. You will end up wanting them regardless and will regret not just taking the plunge all at once.

 

Boy, you can say that again. I haven’t even got my first and want a second so bad I can taste it. LOL.

 

Where are these kiosks? I have never seen them, and by reading the posts it sound like they are at every mall, street corner and post office...

 

Should be able to find a local Kiosk from here....

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The waiting times are being tracked online at:

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If you look at the scatter graph, you'll see that the times have been steadily rising since January 2021.

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Where approval was taking 140 days in 2020, it's now taking about double that time for paperwork initiated in March, 2021.

 

So, I am minimally familiar with suppressors. How specific or how universal are they? Do different manufacturers have different threads? Lengths, tolerances…
I assume they are caliber specific, but can any .22 suppressor fit on any threaded .22 barrel, and same for other calibers?

 

So, this is a very broad topic. It is like asking what gun you need. Many different answers. Suppressors are caliber specific and not. Generally pistol specific suppressors can only be used on pistols but some rifle suppressors can be used on rifles and pistols. There are a handful of thread sizes out there. Generally you can buy different thread adapters based on the caliber of the suppressor. There are many suppressors out there that are rated for multiple calibers. Generally suppressors work best on the caliber they are designed for but some can have good performance on others. Most people looking to suppress a 300 blk and 5.56 will buy a 30 caliber can and use it on both. My only suggestion is if you want to use it on a .22 then buy a .22 specific can. .22 is very dirty and most .22 specific cans disassemble for cleaning.
You will also go down the rabbit hole of direct attach or quick disconnect. For many semi auto pistols you will need something called a Nielsen device (also called a booster).
Sounds like you are just starting out with this. There is a lot to learn. Check out a YouTube channel called NFA review channel. He does a lot of reviews on many different brands showing sound reduction levels.

 

7 months in now.

 

Most suppressors and threaded barrels have same threads. Except for Glocks, which need an adapter.

 

There are at least two reasonably "standard" threads used with 9mm pistols. One is metric and LH thread (and is what is generally used by SIG on their pistol barrels), the other is SAE and is RH thread.

The .45ACP and other calibers are, of course, different than those used with 9mm.

You need to look at the individual rifle or pistol barrel you're buying the suppressor for, and then ensure that the suppressor is large enough for the projectile, that it's rated for the ballistics of the cartridge and that the proper barrel adapter and (if needed) piston is available.

 

If for a rifle, first one I bought a 30 caliber suppressor, and use it on 300BLK and the 556 rifles...
Next time I buy, I will buy two of the same to sit on the 556 rifles..
Process is easy, not sure if you can still do the form 4 online. Its really just an application, pay 200 and wait.. They will cash your check etc real quick though..

 

It took me 14 months to get mine when I submitted for it years ago. I would also recommend getting a trust as well if there are multiple people in the house that have access to your safe. Once you get a trust, it can be used for multiple Tax Stamp purchases.

 

I would also recommend getting a trust as well if there are multiple people in the house that have access to your safe..

Good point. Already have this set with agricultural land

 

may look into this and get one for my FN FNX-45 Tactical

 

I've purchased two suppressors through Silencer Shop. Very easy using their Kiosk.

 

Just a bump to this thread. I called the NFA Division yesterday, it looks like my Tax Stamp was finally approved on 10/24/22. 348 days from 12/9/21 (When they cashed my check) to When it was approved.

I was super excited so I ran out to my FFL on my lunch break.... the ******* is closed from 11/10 to 11/28 for the holiday lol.