The Big Beautiful Bill and What It Means for Firearm Suppressors
Bye bye Suppressor Tax Stamp
In recent and major news for gun rights advocates and shooting enthusiasts, as well as those who support stricter firearms legislation across the country, the One Big Beautiful Bill—commonly referred to as the Big Beautiful Bill—has officially passed into law. Among its sweeping provisions, the most notable for firearms owners is the removal of the National Firearms Act (NFA) tax stamp on suppressors.
What does this mean? Our team at Silent Armament Forge is going to break it down.
What Changed with Suppressor Laws?
Suppressors are not an attachment that you walk into your local gun store and pick up off the shelf, there were a list of requirements you have to meet before being able to take one of these devices home and slapping it on your favorite firearm. Before this bill, purchasing a suppressor required:
Submitting extensive paperwork to the ATF
Undergoing a fingerprint-based background check
Waiting several months for approval
Paying a mandatory $200 tax stamp per suppressor
With the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill, the requirement to pay for that tax stamp is now eliminated. Suppressors are still regulated under the NFA and purchasable through a licensed dealer in your state with a standard background check, but no payment of a federal tax stamp required.
This is the most significant regulatory rollback on suppressors in nearly 90 years.
No Procedural Changes
Now just because the federal tax stamp was eliminated, does not mean the processes changed. You are still required to go through a licensed dealer, pass a background check, and pay for your item. However, you just don’t have to pay the extra $200 for the tax stamp.
As far as wait times, the ATF is always unpredictable, so unfortunately the removal of the tax stamp from suppressors does not guarantee a quicker approval. Actually, with the amount of approvals that could be going through after the tax stamp was removed, the wait times could possibly be longer!
Why Suppressors are Important Attachments
Suppressors offer numerous benefits for lawful gun owners, including:
Hearing protection for shooters and hunters
Noise reduction for safer training and hunting environments
Recoil and muzzle flash mitigation for improved control
Enhanced accuracy in many applications
By eliminating the tax and streamlining the purchasing process, the new law makes suppressors more accessible to responsible gun owners, helping to promote safety and convenience without unnecessary bureaucratic delays.
What Happens Next?
With suppressors deregulated at the federal level, industry insiders expect a rapid expansion in the suppressor market, which could certainly mean slower approvals. More manufacturers are expected to increase output, dealers will likely broaden their inventories, and consumers can now purchase suppressors with far fewer hurdles.
This has already sparked renewed interest among sportsmen, competitive shooters, hunters, and firearm collectors nationwide.
Silent Armament Forge: Fully Stocked with Suppressors
If you're looking to take advantage of the new law and add a suppressor to your firearm setup, Silent Armament Forge is the place to start. The shop is now fully stocked with a great selection of suppressors and ready to meet the surge in demand.
Silent Armament Forge offers:
Multiple calibers: Options for many different calibers, and more coming soon
Quality Cans: Silent Armament Forge suppressors like the Vigilantis and the FNG Day1 are made by shooters, for shooters from durable material that won’t wear out
Top brands: Featuring some of the most trusted names in the industry
With the suppressor market opening up, there's never been a better time to upgrade your firearm setup.
Final Thoughts
The passage of the Big Beautiful Bill represents a historic shift in firearm policy, removing the tax stamp on suppressors that has been in place for decades, and simplifying access for law-abiding citizens.
Whether you're a seasoned shooter, a first-time buyer, or a hunter looking to protect your hearing, Silent Armament Forge has the suppressors you need—in stock and ready to go.
For more information on current suppressor availability, in-store policies, or compatible firearm setups, contact Silent Armament Forge today.
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