SILENCER LEGALITY AND OWNERSHIP
THE 39 STATES THAT CURRENTLY ALLOW CIVILIAN OWNERSHIP OF SILENCERS ARE: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID,
IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, MT, NC,
ND, NE, NH, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, AND WY.
SILENCERS ARE REGULATED UNDER THE NATIONAL FIREARMS ACT (NFA) OF 1934, WHICH IS A BRANCH OF THE BUREAU
OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS AND
EXPLOSIVES (BATFE). TO LEGALLY PURCHASE OR POSSESS A SILENCER YOU MUST:
- Be at least 21 years of age to purchase a silencer from a dealer.
- Be at least 18 years of age to purchase a silencer from an individual on a Form 4 to Form 4
transfer (contingent on state laws).
- Be at least 18 years of age to possess a silencer as a beneficiary of a trust or as a member
of a corporation (contingent on state laws).
- Be a resident of the United States.
- Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm.
- Pass a BATFE background check with a typical process time of 60-120 days.
- Pay a one time $200 Transfer Tax.
- Reside in one of the 39 states that currently allows civilian ownership of silencers.