For as long as I’ve been around, would-be suppressor owners faced two barriers to entry: the process and the tax stamp.
The process for legally purchasing a gun muffler was long and complicated, but the $200 tax stamp was, for many, the straw that broke the camel’s back. It was bad enough to drop $1000 on a suppressor and then wait a year to take it home-adding a $200 tax forced many to reconsider the endeavor entirely.
A lot has changed in the last few years. The ATF streamlined their approval process to make it quicker and more efficient, slashing wait times from months to just a few weeks. Then, in a move no one saw coming, Congress voted last year to cut the tax from $200 to $0.
If that new discount is making you consider buying a suppressor for the first time, you’ve come to the right place. The process can be intimidating for first-timers, but the benefits are tremendous. It’s more pleasant to shoot a rifle with a muffler on the end, especially the large calibers hunters tend to prefer. A suppressor will save your hearing, reduce recoil, and let you avoid fumbling around with hearing protection with a target animal in sight.
To help you make the best decision possible, we’ve compiled a complete suite of resources with advice about which suppressor to purchase, how to legally take it home, and then use it out in the field.
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