Here’s an overview checklist of the process. Everything can be done in store at the Shooting Center! Please plan for the process to take about an hour.
- Purchase a Suppressor
- Create a Silencer Shop Account
- Purchase a Tax Stamp
- $205
- Purchase a Trust (Optional)
- $25 or $130
- You can have it notarized at UPS. Defender does not provide notary services at this time
- Submit fingerprints using Silencer Shop Kiosk
- Located at the Shooting Center
- Create an ATF e-file account
- Save ATF Username, Password, and 4-digit pin code for the certification process
- Certify your e-forms
- You will be notified via email once your forms are ready to certify, takes a few days after completing your ATF e-file account
- You can come in store after receiving the email during business hours to certify, this method is preferred
- If you chose to certify over the phone, we will contact you to set up a time, you must have access to a computer (no iPads or cell phones)
- Wait for ATF determination of your application
- Unfortunately, we cannot check the status of your application, you must contact the ATF directly at (304)616-4500 to check the status
- The current wait times are 180-200 days and are subject to change
- Once approved you will receive an email notification with your Tax Stamp
- You may pick up your suppressor anytime during business hours, no appointment needed