How To Buy
a Silencer in 3 Easy Steps

It’s that easy for anyone who lives in the 42 states where silencers are legal.

Our nationwide dealer network of over 6,000 dealers, more than 1,500 Silencer Shop Kiosks, are dedicated to making the process as smooth and simple as possible. We’ve helped hundreds of thousands of gun owners get silencers without the hassle.

And the folks we’ve helped have shared their experieinces. Silencer Shop has over 30,000 reviews on Google, and 52,000+ reviews on TrustPilot, from verified shoppers showing that we provide a service as good as the products we sell. If you want the best silencer and want to get it the best way, Silencer Shop is for you.

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Step 1. Purchase a Silencer
Step 2. Complete Your Silencer Shop Profile
Step 3. Sign the Electronic Document
Step 4. Create an ATF eForms Account
Step 5. Ready to Certify & Submission to the ATF

How long does it take to get a suppressor right now?

Suppressor approvals are as fast as a few days. We are seeing customers get suppressors somewhere between 1 day and 21 days on average. These are the fastest times we’ve ever seen, and it has become the new normal. These times have been consistent for over a year now. You can stay up to date on suppressor tax stamp wait times with our ATF wait time tracker.

How to Purchase a Suppressor

Buying a suppressor with Silencer Shop is simple. Just find the silencer you want, add it to your cart, and check out like you would any other online order. From there, our streamlined process takes over — connecting you with your nearest Silencer Shop Dealer and ensuring your paperwork is handled correctly the first time.

Whether you’re new to NFA items or adding to your collection, we guide you every step of the way so you can spend less time worrying about forms and more time enjoying your suppressor.

1. Find Your Silencer

Add the silencer you want to your cart, choose your local Powered By Silencer Shop dealer for pickup, and check out.

What you need to know:

If you’re not sure which silencer is right for you, let us help. Take our suppressor finder quiz or browse our recommendations:

Choose Fast Track to pay the $200 tax stamp and start the process ASAP, or select Free Track to wait until tax stamps are free in 2026.
Choose how you want to file: Individual, or Trust are the most common. Our super simple Single Shot Trust is the most popular and easiest to use trust in the industry.
Pick the local gun store you’ll certify with and eventually pick up your suppressor from.

2. Set Up Your Profile

Setting up your profile only takes a few minutes.

What happens here:

Visit a Silencer Shop kiosk at your local dealer (5 minutes).
- We capture your fingerprints + demographic info and lock it into your profile forever. No rescans needed, ever.
Upload a “passport-style” photo to your profile online or with our mobile app.
- Photo should be against a neutral background, shoulders up, no hats or sunglasses.
Setup an ATF eForms account.
- Make sure your address, email, and legal name match exactly between Silencer Shop and ATF.

3. Sign & Submit

Verify, sign, and submit to ATF.

How it works:

We email you your digital forms to review. If everything looks correct, sign the form.
You’ll receive a Ready to Certify email from us once your dealer has the item ready to process.
Schedule a quick certification with your dealer (in person or remotely), and together you’ll send the eForm 4 to the ATF.

Then… you wait a bit, but not long.

You can always check the current ATF wait times on our site. You’ll be notified the moment you’re approved, and your new gear is ready for pickup.

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What is the difference between a silencer and a suppressor?

Suppressor and Silencer are interchangeable terms and have the exact same meaning. Either word is applicable for a device that you attach to the barrel of a firearm that reduces noise and gas when the gun is fired. In this write-up, the words “silencer” and “suppressor” will be used in different instances to communicate the same device.

Conclusion

Buying a suppressor is simple with Silencer Shop. You can get your first silencer in 5 easy steps. When tapping into Silencer Shop for your suppressor or other NFA item, you're also supporting your local gun shop.

Not sure which suppressors to buy? You can always start small and get a 22LR suppressor.

If you're wondering: does Silencer Shop ship to your house? Silencer Shop partners with over 6,000 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 go to the local business in your neighborhood. We'll facilitate your order and application accuracy, and your purchase still supports independent gun shops near you.

If you’d like to contact Silencer Shop, we’re here for you! And if you’re wondering how to contact Silencer Shop, we’re available via phone: 512-931-4556, Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook.

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