/r/NFA
A community of hobbyists interested in NFA items, history, and news. We seek to expand general understanding of the laws collectively referred to as the National Firearms Act and their implications for gun owners and citizens of today. Silencer, SBR, SBS, DD, AOW, and MG posts are all welcome here. Content suggesting non-compliance or discouraging NFA ownership will not be tolerated.
National Gun Trust's ATF Form Guides:
How to fill out a Form 1
How to Efile a Form 1
How to fill out a Form 4
How to set up your Efile account
How to submit an Efile Form 4.
Form generators to include forms 1, 4, 5, caliber changes, registry removal, and many more to coincide with NGT’s form guides.
What is a Form 5 and how do I fill one out?
How to fill out a Form 5320.20 to transport some NFA items across state lines.
What is a Form 5320.23 Responsible Person's Questionnaire and why is it necessary?
How to fill out a standard FD-258 fingerprint ID card as required for any NFA purchase or transfer.
Moving With a Pending Form 1 or Form 4 (In State & Out of State)? Here's what to do.
What are the Benefits of filing as a Trust vs. as an Individual
When will my transfer be approved? Find out how here.
RULES: Updated: 9/20/22
Be kind to fellow users, this process is complicated and not everyone is an expert.
Racial, harassment, homophobic, sexist posts/comments will result in a permanent ban.
No political posts, apps that list days waited for NFA items, shitposting, trolling, or duplicate posts.
Posts related to approval of NFA items are to be directed to the monthly megathread. Pictures of approved items are welcomed.
Memes are allowed but MUST be NFA related, all political memes will be removed.
No private party sales. FFL's with proof may post a deal/sale after contacting a mod first.
Posting of firearm 3D print files is not permitted (this is against Reddit TOS) and result in permanent ban, no exceptions.
No illegal activity or anything that can be reasonably inferred as involving illegal activity. This includes drug use, unregistered NFA possession, etc. No posting any material that contains ANY personal information. This also includes, but is not limited to, posting how-to instructions for illegal machinegun conversions, illegal suppressors or DIY-kits (i.e. Wish), or any other activity that jeopardize the existence of the subreddit.
Moderators have total discretion and all decisions are final. Rules are subject to change at the discretion of the moderation staff.
State legalities of NFA Ownership
Other Guides:
How to Clip Baffles on a Form 1 Suppressor, by /u/Jojoweiner
/u/NauticalMile's guide on suppressor alignment on a budget
RESOURCES:
Want to learn about the NFA? Visit our Wiki!
Want to see NFA stuff in action? Check out NFA Review Channel!
What is the National Firearms Act? Read the text of the law here. [PDF]
Come read about the History of the NFA as told by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Got more questions? The ATF maintains its own FAQ!
You Too Can Own an NFA Weapon! Here's how.
I Found a Machine Gun: What Should I Do? - Forgotten Weapons
/r/NFA
I still like to come and check out all the stuff on this page. I can buy all the guns I want, and conceal carry. However, I can’t legally own a suppressor due to a felony charge when I was 18. It was expunged after 20 years…I’m 50 now. The rules are so ridiculous I finally gave up. Anyways, still fun to look :)
Sounded pretty damn good and wouldn’t hesitate to run it. Opens another option for those that are trying to decide AC556 or AC762 🤔
For a long while I've mainly been using the OSS mounting system and the Dead Air Xeno with no complaints. Really enjoy them both due to the fact they go on the reverse of the barrel threads. Can't help but notice that CAT has a left hand thread pitch style of mounting so I wanted to solicit some feedback before ordering some for myself and breaking up some good ole' rocketsetted mounts. Anyone have experience with both systems? Any preference over the other and why?
Has anyone seen these in stock anywhere? Trying to get my hands on one of my fn 545 tactical. TIA
For those of you that have SBRd Ruger Americans, how do you like it and is it worth the cost on a “budget rifle?” Also inspiration photos would help if you’d be so kinda. I’m thinking about a 10.5” 7.62x39 with a Hydrogen K and LPVO for my little boys hunting rig.
So I just bought a Gemtech Neutron, but the sales person did not inform me it is direct thread and not the ETM mount. Its currently in jail. I see there are parts to go from the ETM mount which I'd prefer, to direct thread, but not vice versa. Is this something I can contact Gemtech about? Is it even worth the time, or do I just take the L?
Oldie but a goodie. This is her from a previous iteration~
11.5” SBR built from hacked together parts :).
I know the r9 vs 9k question has been beaten to death but I'm looking for a 9mm can for my ap5p. The r9 use to be crazy cheap. My local gun shop pretty much never has anything in stock and the 2 local shops that do nfa items charge $150 for a transfer fee so any deal I can find online is basically a wash. I'm looking at capital armory and can get the r9 for $580. 9k is $630 when in stock and I can get it down to like $600 if I remove the hub. I personally thing those prices are high for those cans. This can will basically live on my ap5p. Probably have a ss or binary in it so no firing restrictions would be good. Need reccomendations and thoughts please
Interested in hearing any thoughts or reviews on the ventum 762 also curious what is considered a good deal on one?
Whats the best suppressor do you guys recommend for sp5k-pdw? It will be on my gun all the time , im looking at resilient rs9 but anyone have a suppressor that works even better on it ? Im looking for the best sound reduction , and reliability and dont necessarily need Light weight but it would be a plus in my decision making
The tano with black accents is a vibe. And that Anthem S2 on a Rearden Atlas/R2S combo is 🥵
PWS MK114 MOD upper on LMT lower Took it out to the range today, ran about 500 rds. This thing is a laser with ACOG and keeps running sooth and no gas. The best feeling rifle I had in a long time. Was bit skeptical about long piston on AR platform but this thing made me smile all day.
So are they coming with a different Mount and muzzle device? got a standard flash hider, not a three prong. and the mount doesn't look like the charlie mount.
I'm looking for a 9mm can that would allow it to still fold. Shop is recommended the dead air Odessa cause it's modular but not 100% sure I'd fit. I'm not sure if B&T has a special one specifically for the bwc9.
Brings so much joy !
Found a transferable DSHK at a guys place while I was picking up a cannon. So a deal was dealed.
What’s the best out of the box pcc and supressor combo
Can you drive through a state that does not allow suppressors? Not stoping but through on your way to a friendly state.
I was resigned to never getting a stamp and lurking here indefinitely, due to how far the closest SOT is to me, until I found out you can get a can shipped to your door. On that note, big shout out to Capitol Armory for making the process so painless.
Being a complete noob, I wanted to make sure I'm installing this thing correctly. I'm going direct thread between 2 hosts for now. Remington 700 and a M4E1 in .300BLK. Eventually, this will be dedicated to the M4E1.
So I just remove the A2 and screw on the can hand-tight? Do I need to put thread locker on the barrel or end cap?
Recently finished a 18” 22ARC build for coyote hunting and looking to pair it with a can. What would y’all recommend? AR platform, sound is my biggest concern. Not crazily worried about back pressure, would like to keep weight down but if a heavier can will fit my needs totally fine. What y’all got?
I know an AR can’t realistically fill the role of a crew served weapon, but if you had to get it as close as possible for that role, how would you set it up?
Also curious if a heavy profile barrel is the way to go- I know they hold accuracy better under heavy firing schedules, but they also hold heat longer. I’m also curious how impactful is the accuracy degradation is that an HBAR is solving for, and how much improvement you see by using one, say over a govt profile. My main concern is keeping the barrel intact long term (and short term), not necessarily having a couple moa accuracy.
Specific recommendations would be appreciated along with the thought process behind the rec.
I think I'm just going to sharpie it and see how that holds up, it's mostly going to live on a bolt gun so won't be getting hot.
Both my SBR and Can were approved last Friday
7 days on the SBR 5 days on the Can
Hey all, I’m planning currently on upgrading my stock Ruger 10/22 with some new items, like threaded bull barrel, new stock, trigger assembly. I’ve been doing some research on rimfire suppressors for a while, and gotten some good feedback that I wanted to get y’all’s opinion on the few options I’m looking at.
ThunderBeast .22 Takedown SilencerCo Sparrow SilencerCo Switchback 22 Otter Creek Labs Titanuim Ecco Machine Ocelot.
Out of these, is there any you would recommend? Or, is there any that you would recommend outside of these options?