Silencer

Pro2A · January 16th, 2008, 05:13 PM

Whats the probability of being able to get a silencer on the market? I hear they are a class III item, and are difficult to get. I was interested in one so I could practice in my backyard without alarming the neighbors.

MattLarson · January 16th, 2008, 05:21 PM

Suppressors are an NFA item, but not all that hard to acquire.

If you locate an NFA dealer in your area, they can provide all the info you need on the ATF hoops you must jump through.

Matt

matiki · January 16th, 2008, 05:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pro2A

Whats the probability of being able to get a silencer on the market? I hear they are a class III item, and are difficult to get. I was interested in one so I could practice in my backyard without alarming the neighbors.

Not trying to be retentive... more curious than anything... is that legal where you live? I guess I'm making an assumption you don't live far from your neighbors if you want a silencer...

Edit - my question pertained to shooting in your back-yard.

Natureboypkr · January 16th, 2008, 05:26 PM

it is legal in thirty-five of the fifty states for an individual to possess and use a suppressor; you must go through the National Firearms Act process administered by the ATF. Such transfers also require a Federal tax payment of US $200 and a thorough background check.

These are state they may be legal in:
AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY.

HotGuns · January 16th, 2008, 05:27 PM

First they must be legal in your state.

If they are, you usally pay a deposit on the can, most places is 50%. You fill out a Form 4, get a 2x2 photo,get the CLEO to sign it,fill out a citizenship form,get some fingerprints,and send it in with a $200 money order or check.

Everything is done in duplicate. When you get the paperwork back and it has the tax stamp on it, you take it to your dealer, pay the rest of the money on the suppressor, and it is your to keep.

Really not as big a deal as it is made out to be. Your dealer will help with all of this.

packinnova · January 16th, 2008, 05:33 PM

What hotguns and everyone else already covers is correct as far as I know and I'll second the ease of it all. It took me about 2.5 weeks to take possession of mine.

Chooie · January 16th, 2008, 05:46 PM

Does the NFA dealer have to be in-state?

Ram Rod · January 16th, 2008, 06:05 PM

There are several class III dealers in my area. Two of the things I'd really like are a 14" barrel shotgun, and a Ruger 10/22 with integral suppressor. I could obtain both locally, just don't see the need in added cost although they'd truly be neat to have. I think the fed and I have a pretty good repertoire from a distance--kind of like far-off relatives. I just wouldn't want to give them any more reasons to drop by for dinner at the drop of a hat cause they happened to be in the neighborhood. Capisca?

Pro2A · January 16th, 2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by matiki

Not trying to be retentive... more curious than anything... is that legal where you live? I guess I'm making an assumption you don't live far from your neighbors if you want a silencer...

Edit - my question pertained to shooting in your back-yard.

We live out in the country on a one acre plot. My neighbors are close, but we aren't bumping elbows. Its a house, one acre plot, another house another acre etc... There is nothing behind my house but trees and fields. There is plenty of room out back to shoot. It just has to be quiet or BB guns as not to alarm my neighbors who only live 300 yards to either side of my house.

Juggernaut · January 16th, 2008, 07:20 PM

You might want to check on the ordinances in your area, I know my old county does not allow discharge of firearms within 800 yards of a dwelling, YMMV.

January 16th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#1
Pro2A Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Franklin County Pennsylvania Posts: 949	Silencer Whats the probability of being able to get a silencer on the market? I hear they are a class III item, and are difficult to get. I was interested in one so I could practice in my backyard without alarming the neighbors. __________________ America - The Constitutionalist Free Republic .45 Glock 36, 9mm Taurus PT111 Pro, Kel-Tec P3AT .380, Taurus 85 Revolver .38 Spc., 9mm EAA Witness, Savage .270, Savage .22, Mossburg Maverick 88 12 gauge, New England Pardner 12 gauge, WASR-10 AK-47, Mauser 98K 8mm and a Bushmaster M4A1 .223

January 16th, 2008, 05:21 PM	#2
MattLarson Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,483	Suppressors are an NFA item, but not all that hard to acquire. If you locate an NFA dealer in your area, they can provide all the info you need on the ATF hoops you must jump through. Matt __________________ Hope is not a plan.

January 16th, 2008, 05:26 PM	#4
Natureboypkr Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Posts: 673	it is legal in thirty-five of the fifty states for an individual to possess and use a suppressor; you must go through the National Firearms Act process administered by the ATF. Such transfers also require a Federal tax payment of US $200 and a thorough background check. These are state they may be legal in: AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IN, KY, LA, ME, MD, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and WY. __________________ V.P. of The Concealed Carrying Boys USMC.....helping enemies of America die for their countries since 1775

January 16th, 2008, 05:27 PM	#5
HotGuns Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 5,155	First they must be legal in your state. If they are, you usally pay a deposit on the can, most places is 50%. You fill out a Form 4, get a 2x2 photo,get the CLEO to sign it,fill out a citizenship form,get some fingerprints,and send it in with a $200 money order or check. Everything is done in duplicate. When you get the paperwork back and it has the tax stamp on it, you take it to your dealer, pay the rest of the money on the suppressor, and it is your to keep. Really not as big a deal as it is made out to be. Your dealer will help with all of this. __________________ AR. CHL Instr. To achieve world government, it is necessary to remove from the minds of men, their individualism, loyalty to family traditions, national patriotism, and religious dogmas.' Dr. G. Brock Chisolm

January 16th, 2008, 05:46 PM	#7
Chooie Distinguished Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,525	Does the NFA dealer have to be in-state? __________________ -Joe Quando omni flunkus, moritati. Virginia Citizens Defense League Rustburg, VA Volunteer Rescue Squad

January 16th, 2008, 06:05 PM	#8
Ram Rod VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: crawford county, arkansas Posts: 5,134	There are several class III dealers in my area. Two of the things I'd really like are a 14" barrel shotgun, and a Ruger 10/22 with integral suppressor. I could obtain both locally, just don't see the need in added cost although they'd truly be neat to have. I think the fed and I have a pretty good repertoire from a distance--kind of like far-off relatives. I just wouldn't want to give them any more reasons to drop by for dinner at the drop of a hat cause they happened to be in the neighborhood. Capisca? __________________ RamRod-----sans remords

January 16th, 2008, 07:20 PM	#10
Juggernaut Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 539	You might want to check on the ordinances in your area, I know my old county does not allow discharge of firearms within 800 yards of a dwelling, YMMV. __________________ Vis consili expers mole ruit sua. -Horace

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