How to Buy a Suppressor (2025)

Published on January 2, 2025
Duration: 14:12

This video details the process of legally acquiring a suppressor in 2025, from purchase to pickup. The speaker shares her personal experience navigating the ATF approval system, including varying wait times and the distinction between individual and trust purchases. She emphasizes the importance of researching state and local laws before purchasing.

Quick Summary

To legally acquire a suppressor, you must pay a $200 tax stamp to the ATF. The purchase can be made individually or through a trust. Wait times for ATF approval have historically been long but have recently decreased significantly, sometimes to just a few minutes.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Happy New Year & Suppressor Journey
  2. 00:42Disclaimer: Not Endorsing Sales, Just Process
  3. 01:02State and Local Law Research is Crucial
  4. 01:34Personal Experience: December Purchase
  5. 02:05Individual vs. Trust Purchase Options
  6. 02:46Picking Up Two of Three Suppressors
  7. 03:19ATF Approval Process Explained
  8. 03:41Suppressor Purchase Steps: Pay, Tax Stamp, Wait
  9. 04:37Suppressor Wait Times: Past and Present
  10. 05:05Recent Approval Times: Days to Minutes
  11. 05:17Heading to the Range for Pickup
  12. 05:24Paperwork and Pickup Process
  13. 05:30Suppressor Calibers and Brands
  14. 06:01Speaker's Preferred Brands: SilencerCo, YHM, Dead Air
  15. 06:19Completing Paperwork and Verification
  16. 07:03Suppressors in Hand: The Pickup is Complete
  17. 07:24Shooting Suppressors at the Range Before Pickup
  18. 08:13Analogy: Visiting Jail vs. Suppressor Pickup
  19. 08:43Enjoying Suppressors After Approval
  20. 09:07Quick Pickup Process
  21. 09:31Approval Times: Weeks to Minutes
  22. 10:31ATF Algorithm Mystery
  23. 11:05Video Recap and Next Steps
  24. 11:26Home with New Suppressors
  25. 11:32Suppressor 1: Warlock 22 (.22 LR)
  26. 11:47Suppressor 2: Omega 9K (9mm)
  27. 12:00Mounting Suppressors on Firearms
  28. 12:27Visual Check: Empty Magazines
  29. 12:31Warlock 22 on FN 502 (.22 LR)
  30. 12:46Omega 9K on PTR (9mm)
  31. 13:03Benefits of Suppressors: Quiet and Pleasant Shoot
  32. 13:14Suppressor Noise Level: Not Movie Quiet
  33. 13:22Final Steps: Obtain and Enjoy
  34. 13:31Legal Ownership and Local Rules
  35. 13:45Stay Safe and Vigilant

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main ways to purchase a suppressor?

You can purchase a suppressor either as an individual, meaning it's registered solely to you, or through a trust. A trust allows all individuals named on the trust document to legally possess and use the suppressor.

How much does a suppressor tax stamp cost?

The federal tax stamp required by the ATF for each suppressor you legally own costs $200. This fee is paid to the ATF as part of the acquisition process.

What factors influence suppressor wait times?

Suppressor wait times can vary significantly. Historically, they could be over a year, but recent trends show much shorter approvals, sometimes within days or even minutes, depending on ATF processing and current backlogs.

Can I shoot a suppressor before I take it home?

Yes, many gun ranges allow you to shoot a suppressor that you have purchased but is still awaiting ATF approval. However, the suppressor must remain at the range until the approval is granted and you can legally take possession.

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