If you’re new to the world of suppressors, then you might think that buying one is complicated, scary, and time-consuming. You’ll discover that the purchase isn’t difficult, it’s not frightening, and it doesn’t need to take a lot of time with a little bit of preparation and assistance from the right dealer.
While the idea of buying a Federally registered gun accessory might be intimidating, it can be quite simple when you work with folks who know what they’re doing. In all actuality, it’s not that much different than buying a gun from a dealer.
We’ll do everything in our power to make sure you have the easiest purchasing experience possible because it’s in our best interest, so you can have that silencer as quickly as possible!
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How to Buy a Suppressor: a Step-by-step Process
Silencer Central makes it incredibly simple to purchase a silencer. First, let’s go over each of the steps so you’ll know what to do when it’s time to make your first suppressor purchase.
Find the Right Suppressor for Your Needs
The suppressor life is spiced up with variety, and variety is the flavor of life! There are now a lot more options available as suppressors gain popularity and acceptance in the general gun culture. Fortunately, Silencer Central has a top-notch staff that is thoroughly knowledgeable about suppressors. Someone from the staff will be happy to respond to all of your questions if you contact them by phone or email.
Call Or Buy Online
We can assist you whether you prefer to complete the entire process online or converse with someone as you go. The majority of the paperwork you’ll need can be filled out online, but we understand that you might still have some questions. If so, you can ask us via the online chat feature or simply call us on the phone, and we’d be happy to discuss it with you over the phone as well.
Buy a Federal Tax Stamp
A suppressor’s federal tax stamp costs $200. When you purchase from us or any other dealer, the stamp cost will be added to your invoice. The government controls the price of the tax stamp, so there’s no way to “shop around” for a deal on that. It is what it is.
Submit Or Efile the Necessary Paperwork
You can eFile all of your required paperwork now that the ATF has restored the functionality of the eForm 4. The quickest and easiest way to submit everything for approval is unquestionably in this manner. However, if you would rather use the traditional method of sending paper documents through the mail, you can still do it that way. Just be aware that the eFile approval time is currently about four times faster than the hard copy approval time.
Pay While You Wait With Ez-pay
Silencer Central also makes buying a silencer easy with our eZ-Pay program. While your ATF paperwork is being processed, we allowed you to begin paying off your silencer over a three-month period. While you wait for ATF approval, just pay a 25% down payment and a 25% monthly payment for the next three months to finish paying off your silencer. A silencer is now more accessible than ever before! You can even include the cost of your tax stamp in the eZ-Pay program or set up recurring monthly payments on your credit or debit card to make paying off your silencer easier.
Have Your Barrel Threaded by a Full-time Gunsmith
We offer a unique barrel threading service where you can ship the gun directly to us, or drop it off at any gun show we attend. Just simplify handling by reducing your rifle to a barreled action, and we’ll handle the rest.
Our goal is to make threading your barrel as simple and painless as possible, so we’ve worked hard to create the best barrel threading program in the nation. Every gun owner deserves the best for their rifle, so even if you didn’t purchase a silencer from us, we are happy to thread your barrel.
Get Your Suppressor Shipped Right to Your Door
This is one of the best benefits of buying your new suppressor from Silencer Central. Every one of the 42 states where owning and using suppressors is permitted has a FFL set up. We will mail your suppressor right to your front door once the ATF returns your approved form and stamp to us.
That is a completely true statement; it is not a play on words or a marketing gimmick. Your suppressor will be mailed to you immediately!
How Long Does It Take to Buy a Suppressor?
Let us talk about some important data points, namely, dates.
Submitted Date
Your submitted date will come first.
Today is the day that your paperwork and $200 check are sent to the ATF.
Check Cashed Date
Unfortunately, it appears that the ATF takes a very long time to cash the check.
The more crucial of the two will be the day they finally cash your check for the tax stamp.
Your countdown officially begins now.
What is the Difference Between a Silencer and a Suppressor?
The meaning of the two words is the same and they can be used interchangeably. Either term can be used to describe a device that you attach to a gun barrel to lessen noise and gas when the gun is fired. In this writeup, the words “silencer” and “suppressor” will be used in different instances to communicate the same device.
What Should My Suppressor Cost?
The very last thing I considered when determining how to buy a suppressor was the price.
When you reach the stage of considering purchasing suppressors, you should be aware of investing in your passions.
It is advisable to build up some money first and not buy it on a whim.
In addition to the suppressor’s price, you should prepare to pay the federal government an additional $200 and however much it costs to set up your firearm trust.
For some people, this is a bigger deal than others. For me, it was huge.
Having said that I would advise not to compromise on quality as opposed to saving a few bucks here or there.
It might be advisable to avoid cutting corners because this piece of metal is literally registered to you for the rest of your life.
Decide what you want and pursue it. Spend money on something you know will last a lifetime.
Summary: How to Buy a Suppressor?
With Silencer Shop, buying a suppressor is simple. With an expected ATF approval in 90 days, you can complete your first silencer in 6 simple steps (5 if you’ve previously worked with us). You’re also helping out your neighborhood gun store when you use Silencer Shop to purchase a suppressor or other NFA item. If you’re wondering whether Silencer Shop offers home delivery, read on. Silencer Shop partners with over 4,000 gun shops nationwide to create the Powered By Silencer Shop network. When you order on silencershop.com and pick it up at the dealer near you, a portion of the proceeds of your order go to the local business in your neighborhood. Your purchase will continue to support local, independent gun shops while we help you place your order and ensure application accuracy.
