08/13/2026
UPDATE ON NFA TRANSFERS — HOW WE’RE MOVING FORWARD
After our meeting today, we’re very excited about what this ruling could mean moving forward. This is a major step in the right direction. However, we’ve been advised that moving too quickly could have serious consequences for an FFL.
While the Silencer Shop v. ATF ruling is currently in effect, the rules and procedures governing FFLs have not yet changed.
One major issue is inventory. NFA items in our possession are registered to us through the ATF, and currently, the approved process for transferring them out of our inventory is a Form 4. If we simply transferred a silencer on a 4473, it will remain registered in our inventory and potentially put our FFL at risk.
There is also still a possibility of an appeal. The ATF allowing the deadline to extend the stay to pass does not necessarily eliminate its ability to appeal. If an appeal happens, transfers completed outside the existing process could create a very complicated situation.
We’ve also received questions about SBRs and SBSs. Additional federal requirements apply to these fi****ms, and the currently approved transfer process available to us remains the Form 4.
THE GOOD NEWS:
We are one step closer to what could ultimately be a much simpler process! Until we receive clear guidance, we will continue processing Form 4s for silencers, SBRs, and SBSs as normal—and they remain tax free.
We’re just as excited as everyone else, but we can’t risk our FFL simply to be “first.” The moment we receive clear guidance allowing us to change our process, we will.
Until then, it’s business as usual at Cajun Outdoor & Fi****ms!
Questions? Send us a message or stop by the shop. We’re happy to help!
