Tax Stamps Are FREE Now! - How To Buy A Suppressor

Published on January 9, 2026
Duration: 4:28

The ATF's $200 tax stamp for suppressors is currently $0 due to ongoing litigation. The process for acquiring a suppressor still requires submitting an ATF Form 4, which necessitates a passport photo, ID, and fingerprints. Services like Silencer Shop offer kiosks for fingerprinting and photo capture, simplifying the process. Buyers can choose to file as an individual or via a trust, with trusts allowing multiple individuals to possess the NFA item. While the tax stamp is free, the NFA process itself remains.

Quick Summary

The $200 ATF tax stamp for suppressors is currently free due to ongoing litigation. To buy a suppressor, you must still complete an ATF Form 4, requiring a passport photo, ID, and fingerprints. Services like Silencer Shop offer kiosks to simplify this process, and buyers can choose to file individually or via a trust.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Lawsuit & Free Tax Stamp
  2. 00:24States Where Suppressors Are Illegal
  3. 00:57ATF Form 4 Process Explained
  4. 01:12Silencer Shop Kiosk Convenience
  5. 01:45Individual vs. Trust Filing
  6. 03:08SilencerCo: Vertical Integration & Warranty
  7. 04:02Conclusion: NFA Still Exists

Frequently Asked Questions

Are tax stamps for suppressors still required?

Currently, the $200 tax stamp for suppressors is free due to ongoing litigation against the ATF. However, the ATF Form 4 process for acquiring suppressors remains in place.

What is needed to buy a suppressor?

To buy a suppressor, you'll need to complete an ATF Form 4, which requires a passport photo, a valid ID, and fingerprints. Services like Silencer Shop can streamline this process with kiosks.

What's the difference between filing for a suppressor as an individual or a trust?

Filing as an individual means only you can legally possess the suppressor. A trust allows anyone on the trust to possess it and also helps with inheritance planning.

Which states prohibit suppressor ownership?

Suppressors are currently illegal to purchase or possess in states such as Hawaii, California, Illinois, Delaware, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island.

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