Yes, fingerprints are required for every single submission. Once your prints are scanned at a kiosk, Silencer Shop will automatically include your digital prints for all future submissions, so you don't have to worry about it!
Yes, you can submit your own fingerprint cards to ATF using FD-258 Fingerprint Cards. We offer a complete fingerprinting kit to make it simple.
If your prints are already on file we can provide completed fingerprint cards to you. You do not need physical fingerprint cards for any submissions using the Silencer Shop system.
Just visit your nearest Powered by Silencer Shop dealer with a kiosk (use our dealer locator to find one near you!). The kiosk will walk you through the process and in a few minutes you can have your digital prints completed. The Silencer Shop kiosk is once and done, once your prints are scanned they're good forever.
The 2.8% is only applicable if we made a sale on behalf of your business. This is only applicable if a customer called us, or placed and order on the website without utilizing your URL. It is applied from the Dealer Cost of the silencer, and not from your selling price.
You certainly can. The dealer pricing portal has a tutorial video associated with it that can be found here.
Unfortunately not. The service offered through PBSS is a computer automated system that we have spent years perfecting in order to minimize ATF error rates.
We work hard to insure that we keep a very competitive pricing structure as well as a full inventory (in-stock). We also offer regular exclusives and promotions.
We will not drop ship anything on your behalf.
All Powered by dealers have a unique URL that can be used on your website or sent to your customers to SilencerShop.com and only show your dealership and your pricing.
The answer to this is: yes. If you sell an item in your store through your point of sale, you collect payment from the customer and assign an item (out of your inventory or ours) through your dealer portal. If the silencer comes out of the Silencer Shop inventory, then we will charge you your standard dealer price and form/ship it to you ASAP. If the customer checks out and pays on our site then we will collect payment from the customer. Payment to you is sent from Silencer Shop when the suppressor is sent at the time of Form 3 approval/shipping.
You are not responsible for capturing sales tax on our website. We collect sales tax based on a regularly updated national database of sales tax rates and pay the appropriate agencies for orders placed on our site.
If a customer orders a silencer and accessories together, we will ship the accessories directly to the customer to reduce the number of items you have to store in-house.
You will be able to log into the Dealer Dashboard which will allow you to bring up a pricing table that will display the pricing for all of the silencers on our site. You will be able to see what your cost is, what the minimum price is, our suggested prices as well as MAP and MSRP. Prices can only be adjusted for silencers, not accessories/ancillary items. Here is a quick video tutorial for that exact process.
When the customer selects a silencer to add to the cart, they will select a dealer from a drop-down. This menu will show the dealer, dealer’s price, and miles from the customer as well as if they are Powered by Silencer Shop or not. The customers can also see dealer reviews and your dealer profile if you have created it.
With our dealer rewards program, dealers are listed with more priority the higher they are in our Rewards Program, within a certain radius based on their level.
On your statement, items in red text are what is due, items in bold black text are due next week, and all other text is what else we have for your account coming up. For further help please email AR@silencershop.com
Your account is set up by default to “Pay when order is placed.” We can also set you up on “Due at Ship” terms and Net 30-day terms pending a simple credit application process. The option to auto-pay by credit card (no fees) and ACH, as well as pay orders by electronic check (CHAX), is also available. Contact your dealer rep to learn more.
Nope, we sure don't.
Yes, you’ll add it through the Manage Inventory tab in your dealer account dashboard.
The check in the box is your profit from the sale of the silencer. We will also subtract your processing fee (based on your loyalty level) from this payment.
Our most successful dealers place a link to their unique URL in the signature of their email, posting it on social media, or making a page talking about silencers on their website. Also, having it loaded up on a computer or tablet in your shop can make it handy to sell silencers on our site there in your own storefront. If you need pictures or logos to use in a link, please feel free to reach out!
You can sell directly out of our inventory from your dealer portal or send customers to your unique URL to have those sales count towards your loyalty level. Here is a video walkthrough to explain exactly how to do that!
That depends on a number of factors, but the answer is that if a product is able to be back order, then we have more on order and inbound. Typically, we try to only enable backorder for products that we expect to be back in stock in 2-4 weeks (i.e., The manufacturer has an approved form 3 to us for another batch). The most common exception to this rule is for new and high-demand items where people want to reserve a spot in line, but delivery of the product is difficult to predict.
Dealer rewards points are earned by purchasing applicable items. For more information, visit the Dealer Rewards Program page.
Dealer rewards statuses are not reflected until the item(s) are paid for and then the conversion will happen at midnight that day. If you are still experiencing problems, please contact Dealer Support. Refer to the Dealer Rewards for current PBSS reward tiers.
If it isn't yet assigned to a customer, you can delete the item from your inventory and add it again. If it is already assigned to a customer, you’ll want to contact your dealer rep (if you have their direct contact info) or reach out to the Dealer Support Department at dealer@silencershop.com or call (512) 843-0017 to get that resolved as soon as possible.
Your Unique URL is listed above your dashboard buttons when you click on the “My Account Tab”. That is the direct link, we can create a more visually appealing URL to reflect your trade name if you email us dealer@silencershop.com
You can look at the “Customer Orders” tab on your dashboard and ask them for their order number.
No, per our distribution agreement. Your margin is built into the price online. Use the Adjust Pricing tab in your dealer account dashboard.
By selecting “SS Inventory” under the "Sell From" dropdown on the Assign Serial Numbers tab of your dealer account dashboard.
Retail customers can reach us by the webform on our contact us page, by sending an email to support@silencershop.com or by calling (512) 931-4556.
You can reach the Dealer Support Staff at (512) 843-0017 or by email at dealer@silencershop.com.
A Gun Trust allows multiple people, called trustees or responsible persons, to legally possess and use NFA items listed on the trust without the primary trustee being present.
A Silencer Shop Single Shot Trust provides a flexible, easy way to own NFA items using our custom gun trust.
The Single Shot Unlimited Gun Trust is a one-time payment for a lifetime of Single Shot Trusts that are automatically assigned to your account with each NFA item purchased through Silencer Shop.
A Gun Trust grants more freedom and flexibility compared to filing as an individual; trusts also allow you to share the suppressor with others.
A tax stamp is a required tax to the federal government to purchase NFA items like silencers, SBRs, and machine guns.
Tax stamps costs $200 which goes to the federal government.
Most customers receive their approved Form 4 tax stamps between 1 day and 7 months (as of July 2024). Check the lastest wait times.
Traditional centerfire silencers require little maintenance. High-flow suppressors should be cleaned every few thousand rounds to maintain performance. Rimfire suppressors get very dirty and need to be cleaned every few hundred rounds for optimal performance.
We have used CAT206 (ONLY for titanium and Inconel silencers), HUXWRX Suppressor Sauce, and MIL-COMM Suppressor X with excellent results in cleaning your suppressor.
Many sealed rifle and pistol silencers do not require frequent cleaning, but you can use cleaning solvents to keep them performing at their peak.
No, modern cleaning solvents like CAT206 (ONLY for titanium and inconel silencers) or HUXWRX Suppressor Sauce allow you to submerge your silencer without neeing to disassemble it. NOTE: Silencer parts like o-rings, gaskets, wipes, or other non-metal parts need to be removed before cleaning.
Silencers can be threaded directly to the barrel or to a quick detach (QD) mounting system.
Hub Mount is an industry-standard rear thread pitch for suppressors. The HUB mount is 1.375x24 (1 3/8x24) and can accept any muzzle device in that thread pattern, regardless of the brand.
A QD mounting system allows you to quickly and easily install or remove your suppressor across multiple firearms equipped with the QD mount. The adapter attaches to the suppressor's rear threads and mounts to the muzzle device specific to that system, i.e., Dead Air Keymo adapters mount the Keymo pattern muzzle devices.
Direct thread silencers screw directly onto the muzzle threads of a firearm, making it the simplest mounting system and saving on added weight and length. QD systems include provisions to attach the silencer faster, have a more secure attachment, and move the silencer easily to different guns.
Direct thread systems are generally lighter and shorter than QD systems, making your setup more compact and maneuverable. QD systems provide very secure attachment and the ability to easily swap the suppressor to different hosts.
A pistol booster system is designed to allow tilting barrel pistols (Glock, Sig, Walther, M&P, etc.) to cycle properly with an attached silencer. They work by decoupling the weight using a spring and attach to your threaded pistol barrel using a piston.
End caps, or front caps, allow you to customize your suppressor by changing the bore aperture for better sound performance, adding flash hiders for low-light shooting, and even brakes to reduce recoil.
Generally, endcaps that match the projectile size will have better sound performance, i.e., using a .223 endcap on a .223/5.56 AR15.
End cap strikes are not common when parts are properly installed. Ensure your silencer and muzzle device are correctly torqued, and the alignment is concentric. You can verify concentricity using an alignment rod.
Many silencers use replaceable endcaps and can be easily swapped out.
As long as the end cap is larger than the bullet, it will work. For example, a .30caliber endcap can work with .223, 6.5, and .308 cartridges.
Most modern shotguns are threaded to use removable/replaceable choke tubes. Check your owners manual to verify that your shotgun uses swappable chokes.
There are 4 types of Shotgun Chokes.
Cylinder Choke: Provides a wider pattern through the shot range at the cost of total range.
Improved Choke: Narrows the pattern compared to a cylinder choke to improve range.
Modified Choke: The middle ground "do it all" shotgun choke provides adequate range and a good shot pattern for most hunting bird applications.
Full Choke: The tightest pattern and longest range option, usually the go-to option for turkey hunters.
Shotgun suppressors require corresponding chokes, you can find the appropriate SilencerCo Salvo Chokes and JK Armament CRMD Chokes at Silencer Shop.
Some shotgun suppressor chokes work the same way as traditional chokes and also allow a suppressor to be mounted. Other shotgun suppressor chokes do not influence the pattern and instead the suppressors use interchangable choke endcaps to help shape the shot pattern.
A compensator is designed to reduce muzzle rise to facilitate faster follow-up shots. These devices use a series of ports to disperse muzzle gases, helping the shooter stay on target.
Yes! Popular compensators like the Dead Air Xeno or Q Cherry Bomb are excellent suppressor mounting devices.
Muzzle brakes are focused on reducing felt recoil and making the weapon feel softer. Compensators are designed to reduce muzzle rise, making subsequent shots easier. They work very similarly.
A muzzle brake is a device designed to reduce recoil and muzzle rise. Muzzle brakes feature large ports that direct gases laterally to keep the muzzle more flat.
Yes! Many muzzle brakes have provisions to work with a suppressor quick-detach system, such as SilencerCo ASR, Dead Air Keymo, Q Cherry Bomb, CAT Spooky, and more.
Muzzle brakes often include shims for timing, or mounting the brake in the correct orientation. The shims allow you to line up the brake correctly for optimal performance.
Muzzle brakes primarily reduce recoil, while flash hiders reduce muzzle signature. Both are effective silencer mounting devices.
Flash hiders are designed to reduce a firearm's visible muzzle flash signature, which is important for low-light shooting. They use prongs or ports to disperse and break up unburnt powder and combustion gases to diminish the flash.
Yes, many flash hiders have provisions to work with a suppressor quick-detach system, such as SilencerCo ASR, Dead Air Keymo, HUXWRX QD, CAT Spooky, and more.
Flash hiders provide a solid mounting interface for suppressors, and you can enjoy the diminished flash if you ever shoot without your suppressor—why would you shoot unsuppressed?
Under federal law, it has never been illegal to own a silencer. If it is legal for you to buy a handgun, and you live in a state that allows Suppressor ownership, then it is probably legal for you to own a silencer. The basic requirements are as follows:
- You must be at least 21 years old
- You must live in a state that allows ownership
- You must not have any felony convictions
The following states allow private ownership of silencers: AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT*, WA, WI, WV and WY.
*The use of suppressors for hunting goes into effect July 1st, 2020.
Of the remaining states; CA may allow silencer ownership for people in possession of a valid FFL.
No! There are some rumors that you need to have a “Class 3” license to own a silencer, but this simply isn’t true. You do have to pay for a “tax stamp” when you first buy the suppressor – but there are no ongoing fees or licenses required. This tax is similar to paying sales tax on a purchase, except that it goes to the federal instead of the state government.
Simply complete your demographic and fingerprint information at a Silencer Shop kiosk and you'll be ready to buy your silencer.
You can use paper ATF FD-258 fingerprint cards; however, the Silencer Shop kiosk ensures you accurately capture your prints.
Key benefits include hearing protection, reduced recoil, less concussion, and all around better shooting experience.
No.
This often comes up because of the mistaken belief that a “Class 3″ license is required to purchase a suppressor. A “Class 3″ license is a dealer license – and the ATF absolutely can show up to search a dealer’s premises, but silencer buyers don’t give up any rights at all.
You can use a larger caliber suppressor to suppress a smaller caliber firearm as long as you have the appropriate adapters. Using a larger caliber silencer is not as efficient as a silencer made for the specific caliber, but it will still be a significant sound reduction in most cases.
There is no difference between a silencer and a suppressor; they are interchangeable.
The word “silencer” is the legal term, but either “sound suppressor” or just “suppressor” is more technically accurate since they don’t actually silence the firearm; they suppress the gunshot. You can use either term with us and we’ll promise not to care.
This depends on the firearm and the suppressor. In most cases, the suppressed firearm will be at least as quiet as wearing a good pair of muffs.
For the quietest shooting experience, we recommend starting with 22 LR suppressors.
Once again, this depends on the firearm and the suppressor. The most popular methods include the following:
- Some silencers will thread directly onto a threaded barrel.
- Some silencers require a quick-detach device (like a flash hider, muzzle brake or piston).
- Some silencers are built into the firearm itself, providing an integral suppressor.
Right now, suppressors are being approved in just a few days for both trust and individual submissions. For the most up-to-date suppressor approval times, check out our ATF Wait Time Tracker.
Contact us if you have specific questions on the silencer purchasing or registration process.
Silencer Shop makes filling out an ATF Form 1 simple, we take care of all the complex paperwork for you. Simply create an account on our site, snap a selfie and upload it using our smartphone app, and visit a kiosk to submit your fingerprints. Then the Form 1 portal in the Silencer Shop Dashboard will guide you through the process. If you’ve already submitted a Form 4 through us, your profile is likely already complete!
Yes, an ATF Form 1 requires an NFA tax stamp.
Yes, our Single Shot or Single Shot Unlimited trusts can be used when filling an eForm 1 with Silencer Shop.
As of July 2024, eForm 1 applications are typically processed within a few months after certification.
Form 1s are used when building your own NFA item, and eForm 4s are used when purchasing NFA items that are already manufactured, such as a Dead Air suppressor or Q Honey Badger SBR.