Buying a Suppressor Online from BattleHawk Armory
National Shipping to Your Local FFL
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Step 1
Select Your Suppressor & Verify Legality
Browse our online inventory and select the suppressor that fits your application. Before purchasing, ensure suppressors are legal to own in your state; currently, suppressors are illegal for civilian ownership in CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and the District of Columbia. They are legal in all other states.
Objective Performance Data: Manufacturer spec sheets often lack the real-world context needed for a lifetime purchase. To help you navigate our inventory, we have isolated the variables that matter most—Back Pressure, Sound Signature, and Real-World Functionality.
Consider an NFA Gun Trust: When purchasing, you must choose to file as an Individual or a Trust. We highly recommend our NFA Gun Trust. A trust allows you to legally share your suppressor with designated co-trustees and ensures a seamless inheritance process for your heirs—benefits you won't get with individual filing.
- At checkout, select the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) where the item will be shipped. You can search our database by ZIP code or provide your dealer's info manually if they are not listed.
- Ensure your chosen FFL holds a current SOT (Special Occupational Tax) and can accept NFA items. If we need documentation from you or your FFL to verify this, we will contact you.
- Most FFLs may charge a fee to facilitate transfers for items purchased elsewhere. We recommend contacting your chosen FFL to confirm their specific NFA transfer fees.
Step 2
ATF Form 3 Transfer
Unlike a standard firearm, a suppressor requires federal NFA processing before it can be transferred to your FFL. We will prepare and submit the required ATF Form 3 paperwork to move the item from our inventory to theirs.
Timeline: This approval process typically takes 1–3 weeks, though timeframes can vary based on ATF processing. Once approved, we will ship the suppressor directly to your FFL.
Step 3
Complete Your Paperwork at Your FFL
Once the suppressor arrives at your pickup FFL, you will visit their location to complete your Form 4 paperwork.
- Your FFL will assist you with capturing your fingerprints and photos for submission to the ATF. Most dealers utilize a Silencer Shop kiosk or digital fingerprinting service to make this part of the process easy.
- As of 2026, the federal NFA tax stamp for suppressors is $0, so there is no tax payment required when you submit your paperwork.
Step 4
ATF Approval & Final Pickup
After your paperwork is submitted, your application is reviewed by the ATF. Once they officially approve your application, both you and your FFL will receive an email notification.
- At that point, you will coordinate with your local FFL to take possession of your suppressor.
- When you pick up the item, your FFL will have you complete a standard ATF Form 4473 to finalize the transaction.
