Category Archives: Suppressors

Why I Still Recommend a Form 4 for Most Suppressor Buyers – For Now

The 4473-only option is faster, but an approved Form 4 provides important flexibility for trusts, shared possession, travel, repairs, later transfers, and estate planning. The recent permanent injunction in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF is an important victory. For qualifying … Continue reading →

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Background Checks Are Still Required for Suppressors Purchased on Form 4473 Without a Form 4

Over the past several days, several clients have contacted me because they understood that a GOA member purchasing a suppressor from a seller protected by the recent federal injunction could simply complete an ATF Form 4473 and take possession without … Continue reading →

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Injunction Watch: Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are effective as of August 18, 2026.  Check back frequently as we are living in interesting times and the sand beneath our feet is constantly shifting. A Quick Summary The August 5, 2026 decision in Silencer Shop Foundation … Continue reading →

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Status of Firearm Related Bills in the 2026 Legislative Session

Virginia Under Siege Several anti-civil rights bills are awaiting the Governor’s signature (or to go into effect is she fails to act on them in 30 days) and both gun owners and the firearms industry are facing an uncertain future … Continue reading →

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SilencerShop confirms that approvals for trusts the ATF sees frequently are as fast as individual approvals

I had written about this in my previous article, but I think it bears repeating  … the process changes recently made by the ATF and the FBI provide equal benefits to trust and individual applicants, especially when the trust is … Continue reading →

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