/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
Pike Arms threaded barrel YHM R9
TDLR: it’s good
Like the title says, if one were to use a side folding brace that can be gripped for support in the same location that a VFG would be though not attached under the barrel (a la micro uzi side folder) would this be considered a VFG?
Suppressed 50 BMG. Accuracy international, 18 inch barrel. Sounds like a squirrel farting under a blanket at 37 yards.
I'm putting together a 12in faxon big gunner barreled ar10. What's a decent can for this? I'm only going to shoot subs, but I'd like the can to be able to handle supers.
The faxon barrel has a goofy thread of m18x1.5 tapered shoulder with adapter, whatever that means.
Id rather not get a Q can.
Was initially hesitant on the grey frame but im extremely happy how well it looks in person.
https://www.awcsilencers.com/AWC/Products/Centerfire-Rifle/PSR
https://www.awcsilencers.com/334f9d29-32df-4849-9262-09fb0aab5b0c
Hi, im looking for an alternative to this PSR Muzzle brake but I am having a hard time figuring out what is compatible. Anyone familiar with this particular suppressor and have an alternative?
Hi all .... noob here, in the process of buying my first can, just wondering if there's a highly recommended threaded barrel. I used to think I would go to GlockStore and get a Lone Wolf barrel.... in the intervening time I have heard bad things about Lone Wolf and I don't think GlockStore even carries threaded barrels anymore, not sure.
What 1/2x28 threaded barrel would you recommend to run a can on a Glock 19? Thanks in advance and again sorry for the noob question but I want to get the best option and not end up stuck with something that's not great.
I saw on a hunting forum that a fairly significant group of scythe TI owners are having weld failures with magnums or shorter barrels. I thought it would be interesting to open it up to a larger group.
If you're broken yours, what caliber, barrel length, and round count?
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12" .375 Raptor, Zermatt Origin action, Black Collar Arms Pork Sword Chassis, Triggertech Diamond, Samson SAS, Field Optics Research PRO-MIL32 tripod. Super interested cartridge, can't wait to load some 400g subs for it.
I purchased one of the HUB CAT MOBs from Silencer Shop for my SP5 the other night. Super excited for it, but I’ve never bought/owned a suppressor before. I’ve used Silencer Shop for a Form 1 previously, so I think this process should be smooth. However, I want to make sure I have all the tools I need to mount/use it properly before it gets here. I’m planning on utilizing the tri-lug on the SP5 barrel, since… well it seems sinful not to. So I snagged one of those Resilient Gen 2 tri-lug adapters that everyone goes apeshit about. I also want to have the option to try the Spooky mount, so I got a Spooky 1 flash hider and one of the TSF X adapters. Seems like if I torque the TSF adapter properly to the can it should function similarly to the QD CAT MOB.
Are there any armorer’s tools I should get to make installation easier? I do have a torque wrench, a vise, and some sockets. Lowe’s is pretty close by if I need something common.
Any advice/feedback appreciated! Very excited to finally participate in two-stamp Tuesdays.
My supressor stash is filled with CGS Helios,, Sico Omega, and Griffon Bushwackers. Any recommendations for adapters that will allow for a Huxwrx QD muzzle device to be used? What I could find seems to be unobtainable, and I saw zero reviews about how it worked. Any suggestions?
I’m trying to decide between a silencerco omega 45k, rugged obsidian 45, and yhm r45. Which would be best or any suggestions for any that I haven’t even thought of?
I have an SRBS 762 and 556 on tbe way. Comes with the SF hub but I think I'm going to convert it to the rearden atlas. Anyone running this set up? Which muzzle device are you running if you are?
I like the idea of their taper over the surefire systems.
So I had finger print cards sent to me to complete my form 4 application. I went to the police station and had my prints digitally taken. When I handed the cards I was sent to the officer he said he was just going to use theirs since they were already loaded in the printer. When I glanced at some loose cards on table they looked identical.
Anyway I get home I looked closely and realized the cards aren’t quite the same. The police station used a FD-258 version from 1999 whereas the ones that were sent to me are from 2020.
They both have all the same fields etc. except the top left corner of the old one doesn’t say FD-258 instead it says it on the back. The backs are quite different lacking privacy act statements.
Is this going to be an issue? I believe the cards are going to be digitized for e forms and the processor is silencershop.
Life goals ladies and gents....dreams do come true!!
This fucker is small in person lol
Test fire of the Lima Six belt fed upper!
I recently acquired an M70 AK with a 14x1 LH threaded barrel. I have a Trash Panda and a Wolfman but can't find a way to mount either!!
The Trash Panda requires a Q Cherry Bomb. Which only comes in 1/2x28 and 5/8x24. I'd like to avoid using a thread adapter.
The Wolfman lives on my SP5 via a tri lug. But apparently, a 14x1 LH tri lug doesn't exist. 🤷♂️
Do you guys have any suggestions?
If you’re wondering if a upin will make your NFA item faster think again lol. It seems to slow it down instead.
What is the best low back pressure 5.56 Can for the price? I know the Velos LBP is $1,000, the CAT WB is $1,150, etc…
Is there anything that is great at sound suppression, low back pressure, and more affordable?
What are the options?
(BTW, my priorities are:
I checked both SS and Eforms and nothing.
Finally getting around to finishing the 50cal. Went with a Semi RHSP and going to make the bolt the conversion device. Inshallah 50cal prices start coming down soon.
Got to pick up my suppressor today.
Optic is ATN Thor LT 320 2-4x
Yup, got to put my ear pro on the bench. No need for it with this setup.