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Federal law does not limit how many suppressors you can own, so you can buy and possess as many suppressors as you want or can afford. However, this bit of good news only applies to individuals in states that permit owning suppressors. And now with recent changes in regulations in 27 of the 42 states that allow suppressor ownership, it is easier than ever to buy and own a suppressor. In those states, you no longer need the Federal Stamp, and can buy a suppressor with a simple Form 4473, the same as buying a firearm.
Currently, in the 415 states that allow suppressors, but still have a law requiring the Federal stamp as part of the requirement to buy a suppressor. You have to apply for a federal stamp from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF). The stamp costs nothing, and you must get a separate stamp for each suppressor you purchase.
What happens if you own a suppressor without a stamp? Buying or building a suppressor without a stamp counts as stealing from Uncle Sam, which is a federal offense. Punishment for breaking this law can be fines of up to $250,000 and up to ten years in federal prison.
Also, you must pass an ATF background check before you can legally own a suppressor. You may not receive approval to buy a suppressor if your background check shows you have:
You now have your answer to how many suppressors can I own, but we still need to discuss how to obtain tax stamps for your suppressors, should you live in a state that requires them
Getting tFederal stamps is super simple if you buy your suppressor at Silencer Central. Follow the steps below to purchase suppressors and apply for the stamp at our online store:
As we’ve pointed out, buying a suppressor is legal under federal law. However, each state has unique laws regarding silencer ownership. For instance, eight states outrightly prohibit the use and ownership of silencers. These states include:
The District of Columbia also prohibits suppressors. If you travel to any of these areas with a suppressor, you could get into trouble with the law. For instance, Illinois can charge fines and jail you for up to five years for possessing a suppressor within the state. In California, you can pay fines and face up to three years in state prison if caught with a silencer.
Even within states that permit suppressors, you can find certain differences in suppressor laws, especially laws regarding how you use a silencer. For instance, you can own a suppressor in Connecticut but can’t hunt with one. On the other hand, states like Vermont no longer require a special permit to hunt with suppressors.
And with deregulation now part of the landscape in select states, you need to know exactly what works in your area.
You can own as many suppressors as you want, but only if you live in a pro-suppressor state. However, each day you wait to order a suppressor is another day added to the wait time for your ATF approval. Stop stalling and increasing how long you must wait to own a suppressor. Visit Silencer Central today to order your preferred suppressor, and we will take care of the rest, including shipping your silencer to your doorstep.
About how many suppressors can I own?
We get this question often. The answer isn't so simple, however, as it has a lot to do with politics and perception. The gist of it is that when silencers were invented and sold, the opinion was that they would be used for crimes, which has proven to be not the case over the decades. They were then added to the same regulations attached to machine guns and other firearms associated with organized crime. We are still fighting to get all of these things changed.
It goes back to a situation we talked about a while back. If suppressors were ever deregulated at the Federal level, there are states that still have laws in place saying that suppressor legality was allowed as long as the Federal stamp system was still in use.
Not that we've ever found. There was a cost barrier when the required stamp cost $200, but that has gone away. Now, more people than ever are buying suppressors.
