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The ATF Is Stopping
New Submissions
ATF has stated they will no longer be accepting new Form 4 or Form 1 applications starting Dec 26th, here's how you can beat the deadline.
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$200 tax stamps still active; get submitted and approved ASAP.
December 15– December 31
Free Track only; we'll get you set up for fast free submission Jan 1.
December 26
ATF pauses all new Form 4 and Form 1 submissions.
January 1
Tax stamp goes to $0; submissions reopen.
The $200 federal tax stamp on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs dropped to $0 on January 1, 2026.
Suppressors and SBRs are simply cheaper now. Silencer Shop makes the paperwork easy so you can get to the range faster.
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Yes. The $200 NFA tax stamp officially dropped to $0 on January 1, 2026 under H.R.1 (the “Big Beautiful Bill”). The tax is gone. You still submit a Form 4 (for suppressors and SBR transfers) or a Form 1 (for SBR builds), you still pass the standard ATF background check, and you still receive your approval. You just don’t pay the $200 anymore.
If you’ve been waiting for the dust to settle, it settled. This is the new normal.
Since January 1, 2026, suppressors and SBRs have been free to submit. We still handle the paperwork. You still keep your approved Form 4 for your records. You’re just $200 richer per item. Same forms, same approval, less money out of your pocket.
Whether you’re buying your first suppressor or your fifth, the Silencer Shop process hasn’t changed. The tax went away. The ease of buying through us didn’t.
3 simple steps
Buy It
Choose your suppressor and your local dealer, then check out online.
Pick It Up
Pass a standard background check at your dealer, same as any firearm.
Shoot It
Walk out the same day and hit the range.
The NFA tax stamp was a $200 federal tax required on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs since 1934. It was archaic, out-of-date, and punitive to law-abiding gun owners who simply wanted quieter, safer shooting. As of January 1, 2026, the tax is $0. The NFA paperwork and background check still apply, but the financial penalty is gone.
H.R.1, the “Big Beautiful Bill,” eliminated the $200 tax while leaving the NFA approval process in place. It’s a step forward for anyone who wants safer, quieter, easier range days without paying an extra $200 per item. Saving $200 isn’t the final win, though. That’s why Silencer Shop and the Silencer Shop Foundation are suing the ATF and the DOJ to repeal the NFA in full. We actually give a shhhh about our gun rights.
Learn More About Tax Stamp RemovalBig changes start small. From a kitchen table in Texas to becoming America’s largest suppressor distributor, here’s how the $200 tax stamp finally met its end.
H.R.1 and the Return of the Hearing Protection Act
H.R.1 reintroduces Hearing Protection Act language aimed at modernizing suppressor regulation.
House Passes H.R.1 With HPA Language
The House moves quickly, passing a version of H.R.1 containing suppressor-related reforms.
Senate Adds SHORT Act Provisions
The Senate incorporates SHORT Act components, expanding the bill to include SBR and SBS relief.
HPA and SHORT Get the “Byrd Bath”
During budget reconciliation review, certain deregulatory elements are removed for compliance.
Senate Replaces Deregulation With $0 Tax Stamp Compromise
A compromise is reached: the NFA registry stays, but the $200 tax stamp is eliminated.
House Passes H.R.1
The Senate finalizes and approves the revised bill.
House Passes H.R.1 (Final Version)
The House votes again to approve the final reconciled version.
President Trump Signs H.R.1
H.R.1 becomes law, setting the stage for tax-stamp reform.
Free Tax Stamps Begin
The $200 NFA tax stamp officially dropped to $0 for qualifying NFA items.
The $0 tax stamp is a start, but it’s not the win American gun owners deserve. That’s why Silencer Shop started the Silencer Shop Foundation to complete the mission. SSF — alongside our industry partners — has taken the fight to the ATF and DOJ to fully remove suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs from the NFA. No tax stamp, no forms, no registry, no bull shhhhhh. Just better guns and better shooting, the way it should have been from the beginning.
Learn More About Silencer Shop Foundation →
Getting your suppressor or SBR has never been easier or cheaper. Add it to cart, set up your profile, sign and submit. No $200 tax, no confusion, no guesswork. You pick the gear, we handle the rest.
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Yes. As of January 1, 2026, the $200 NFA tax stamp dropped to $0 for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs under H.R.1. There's no tax to pay at submission, no rebate to file, and no waiting period left. It's simply $0.
You still need ATF approval to take possession of a suppressor. That means a Form 4 (for a transfer from a dealer) or a Form 1 (if you're building your own). The paperwork is identical to what it was before January 2026. The only change is that the tax attached to that paperwork is now $0 instead of $200.
Yes. The tax went away, not the approval process. You still submit a Form 4 or Form 1, still pass an ATF background check, still complete fingerprints at a kiosk or dealer, and still wait for approval before taking your NFA item home. Silencer Shop handles the paperwork for you with 99.5% application accuracy.
You file a separate Form 4 (or Form 1) for every NFA item, one per suppressor, one per SBR, and so on. The good news is each one is now $0 instead of $200, which makes owning multiple cans a lot more realistic.
Yes. H.R.1 eliminated the $200 tax for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs. Machine guns and destructive devices remain outside the scope of this change.
Volume spiked in the first quarter of 2026 as expected, and current wait times reflect that. ATF eForms processing has held up better than the agency did during past surges, and Silencer Shop's compliance team continues to submit accurate, complete applications that move through faster than errored filings. Expect normal fluctuation, not catastrophe.
No. ATF approval must be in hand before you can take possession of the suppressor or shoot suppressed. Your dealer holds the can until your Form 4 comes back approved.
The $0 applies to Form 4 and Form 1 applications processed after January 1, 2026. If you already paid the $200 on a previously approved stamp, that tax was paid under the prior law and is not refundable. Silencer Shop's customer service team can clarify your specific submission date if you're unsure.
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