This episode of Suppressors 101, featuring Zach Thuney of Capitol Armory and Cameron from Palmetto State Armory, breaks down the process of acquiring NFA items like suppressors. It covers the simplified Form 4, fingerprinting and photo requirements, the benefits of using a trust, and the direct-to-door shipping option available in 42 states under ATF variance 2020-1.
The ATF Form 4 process for NFA items like suppressors is now simpler, involving item selection, fingerprint submission, and electronic certification. Using an NFA trust allows multiple 'responsible parties' to possess the suppressor and simplifies inheritance. In 42 states, suppressors can be shipped directly to your door under ATF variance 2020-1.
The Supreme Court denied review in US v. Peterson, a case challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA) as applied to suppressors. The Fifth Circuit's ruling, which upheld the NFA by likening it to a 'shall issue' licensing scheme, now stands as precedent in that circuit. This decision has significant implications for future Second Amendment challenges to firearms regulations, potentially allowing broader government control over protected arms under the guise of objective licensing.
