Tax Stamp Requirements for Suppressors
Overview
đ New to the ruling? See our NFA Ruling FAQ: How Suppressor Purchases Work Now for a full breakdown of free states vs. NFA states, what's covered, and how the process works.
As of January 1, 2026, the tax stamp fee for suppressors (and other NFA items including SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs) is $0. Silencer Shop automatically includes the tax stamp with every eligible purchase â you do not need to add anything to your cart or pay anything extra.
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As of August 13, 2026, for customers in free states purchasing suppressors or AOWs that originated from Silencer Shop, the NFA registration process is also gone. No Form 4, no fingerprints, no ATF eForms account, no wait. Only a 4473 and NICS background check are required at your dealer.
What Still Applies
The following requirements still apply depending on your state and item:
NFA states (AK, CO, CT, GA, MI, MS, MT, NV, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, WA, WI): The full Form 4 process still applies for suppressors and AOWs due to state law â fingerprints, ATF eForms account, eSign, and ATF approval.
SBRs and SBSs in all states: The Form 4 process still applies. The SSF v. ATF ruling does not cover SBRs or SBSs â a GCA requirement means Form 4 is still required.
Banned states (CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, Washington D.C.): Suppressors are not available regardless of this ruling.
FAQs
See the questions below for common questions about the $0 tax stamp.
Do I need to add a tax stamp to my cart? No. Silencer Shop automatically adds the tax stamp to your order. Nothing extra is required from you at checkout.
Does the NFA process still apply? It depends on your state and item. For suppressors and AOWs purchased from Silencer Shop in free states, no â the registration requirement is gone as of August 13, 2026. For NFA states, state law still requires a Form 4. For SBRs and SBSs, a Form 4 is still required in all states.
What if I purchased a suppressor before January 1, 2026? Orders placed before January 1, 2026 that had not yet been submitted to the ATF can take advantage of the $0 stamp. Contact Silencer Shop support if you have questions about an older order.
Does this apply to all NFA items? No. The $0 tax stamp applies to suppressors, SBRs (Short Barreled Rifles), SBSs (Short Barreled Shotguns), and AOWs (Any Other Weapons). The following NFA items still require a $200 transfer tax: Machine Guns â still regulated under the NFA; civilian ownership is limited to machine guns registered before May 19, 1986. Destructive Devices (DDs) â includes grenade launchers, artillery pieces, certain large-bore firearms over .50 caliber, and explosive ordnance regulated under the NFA.