08/13/2026
Just wanted to give everyone a quick update on where things currently stand with the NFA and the purchase/transfer of NFA items such as suppressors and short-barreled rifles.
There was recently a major court case involving the NFA that resulted in a ruling that the registration process may no longer be required now that the $200 tax has been eliminated. The judge issued an injunction regarding the registration process, with the ruling taking effect after a 7-day delay. Those 7 days have now passed, so naturally, everyone is asking: What does this actually mean?
Can you walk in today and purchase a suppressor without completing a Form 4 or going through the registration process?
Honestly, I don’t know yet.
There are still a LOT of questions that need to be answered before I’m comfortable moving forward.
For example:
• Who exactly is covered by the lawsuit?
• What happens if the government appeals the ruling?
• What happens to suppressors that are already registered on a Form 3 or Form 4?
• How is the ATF going to interpret and enforce the ruling?
Those are just a few of the questions we’re waiting on answers to.
So, if you’re wondering whether we will eventually be able to transfer suppressors without a Form 4, the answer is yes, potentially—but not until we know exactly what we’re allowed to do.
I’m waiting on clear guidance from the ATF because the last thing I want to do is make a decision that could put me at risk of committing a felony. Just as importantly, I would never want to put one of my customers in that position either.
I know everyone is excited and wants answers, and trust me, so do I! 😂
As soon as we have reliable guidance and know exactly what we can and cannot do, I’ll post an update.
Thanks for being patient with us while we make sure we do this the right way!
