How to Buy a Suppressor from Lindler Defense/Liberty Armory

Suppressors (silencers) are legal in most U.S. states — 42 of 50 allow ownership. 

In 41 of those 42 states, you can also legally hunt with a suppressor. See the map.

If you can legally own a firearm in your state, you can legally own a suppressor (where allowed). 

🧾 Buying Steps (Simplified)

1. Choose Your Suppressor

Pick the type and model that fits your needs (e.g., rifle, pistol, rimfire, shotgun). 

Lindler Defense/Liberty Armory can help you with this.

2. Initiate Purchase

You can start the process:

Online (e-file paperwork- you must have an ATF supplied eForms Username and your chosen PIN) This can be done by phone or chat with Lindler Defense/Liberty Armory staff. 

3. Tax Stamp / Paperwork

Federal tax stamp is still required — but current law has removed its $200 cost. 

You must submit required ATF forms (usually ATF Form 4). 

eFiling is faster than mailing paper forms. 

4. Barrel Threading Option

If the firearm you want to use doesn’t have a threaded barrel, we can either order you a threaded barrel for most pistols or recommend a local gunsmith who can thread a barrel for you. 

5. Shipping

If you live out of state or far from our shop, Lindler Defense Liberty Armory can send the suppressor to your local gun shop for them to transfer to you. 

📜 NFA Trust vs. Individual Filing

One major choice when buying is whether to file as:

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 NFA Gun Trust available through our partner Silencer Shop

Allows multiple trustees to legally possess and use the suppressor. 

Good for shared ownership and inheritance planning. 

🙋 Individual Filing

Often faster for ATF approval. 

But only the registered person can possess/use it unless physically present with others. 

??? Common FAQs Covered

• Is it legal to own a suppressor?
      Yes, suppressors are legal in 42 states. However, they are      currently banned for civilians in CA, DE, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and      Washington D.C..
• What are the requirements for      purchase?
      You must be at least 21 years old to buy from a dealer, a      U.S. resident, and legally eligible to own a firearm.
• Do I need a to [pay for the “tax      stamp”?
      No. There is still a “stamp” but no tax is currently paid for it. 

Purchasing & Paperwork FAQs

• What is the wait time?
      Wait times vary significantly based on ATF backlogs. While paper forms can      take 6–12 months, eForms have reduced many approval times      to a median of 5-10 days, though some may still take longer.
• What is the difference between      filing as an Individual vs. a Trust?
  • Individual: Only the named person can       legally possess the suppressor.
  • Gun Trust: Allows multiple       "responsible persons" (trustees) to use and possess the       suppressor without the primary owner present. 

Ownership & Usage FAQs

• Can I use one suppressor for      multiple calibers?
      Yes, you can use a larger-caliber suppressor (e.g., .30 cal) on a      smaller-caliber rifle (e.g., .223) with the correct adapters.
• Do I have to keep my paperwork      with me?
      Yes. Federal law requires you to keep a copy of your approved Form      4 (tax stamp) with the device at all times; a digital PDF on your      phone is usually sufficient.
• Can I travel across state lines      with it?
      Unlike other NFA items like machine guns, you do not need      prior ATF approval (Form 20) to travel with a suppressor, provided it is      legal in your destination state