5.7 Million Suppressors Registered: ATF Data Shows Massive Growth in Ownership

Summary

ATF data, as presented by the American Suppressor Association (ASA), indicates that 5,776,685 silencers/suppressors were registered in the U.S. as of January 2026. This represents a growth rate of approximately 22.6% per year, with over 150,000 National Firearms Act (NFA) applications approved through January 2026. The article suggests that deregulation could significantly increase suppressor ownership and reduce prices from the current $350-$2000 range.