Suppressors & other NFA

• Shotgun having a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length;
• a weapon made from a shotgun if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 18 inches in length;
• a rifle having a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length;
• a weapon made from a rifle if such weapon as modified has an overall length of less than 26 inches or a barrel or barrels of less than 16 inches in length;
• any other weapon, as defined by ATF;
• a machine gun;
• any silencer (as defined in section 921 of title 18, United States Code); and
• a destructive device.

The tax is $200 for the transfer of any firearm except a firearm classified as an “any other weapon” which is $5. An unserviceable firearm may be transferred as a curio or ornament without payment of the transfer tax.

The time required to process an NFA application depends upon many factors including the particular ATF form used, the volume of forms submitted from throughout the country, any errors on forms, and complexities with background checks or the legal status of corporations, trusts or other legal entities.

Commonly ownership is in the name of an individual or trust, however partnership, company, association, estate, or corporation ownership may be a consideration.  We'll be happy to refer you to a local attorney who specializes in NFA law.