NFA · Class III · Updated Oct 2026
NFA,
simplified
Suppressors, SBRs, SBS and AOWs now carry a $0 tax stamp, and since October 9, 2026 ATF no longer requires Form 4 approval for them. As an SOT Class 3 dealer, we walk you through both ways to buy, and help you pick the right one.
Tax stamp · suppressor, SBR, SBS, AOW
$0
Tax stamp · machine guns
$200
NFA transfer fee
from $30
SOT class
03
2026 changes
What changed
Two big changes in 2026 made NFA items cheaper and faster to buy. Machine guns did not change.
January 1, 2026
$0 tax stamp
The $200 tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBS and AOWs dropped to $0.
October 9, 2026
No approval required
ATF stopped enforcing Form 4 approval and registration for those same items. They can now transfer on a 4473 and background check.
Still required
What didn't change
Form 4473, NICS check and ID. Form 20 before taking an SBR or SBS across state lines. Full NFA process and $200 tax for machine guns.
Important
Policy, not repeal
The NFA law itself still exists. ATF chose not to enforce these parts, and a court, DOJ or Congress could reverse that.
Your choice
Two ways to buy
For suppressors, SBRs, SBS and AOWs you choose how to take delivery. Decide before you buy: an item taken home unregistered generally can't be registered later.
Option A · On record
Registered (Form 4)
We file an eForm 4 for you at the $0 tax rate, and your item is registered with ATF. Good if you want it on record.
| Tax stamp | $0 |
| Fingerprints and photo | Done in store |
| Wait | Usually days, not months |
| Storage while you wait | Free |
Option B · Same day
Same-day (4473)
Fill out a Form 4473, pass the NICS check and take it home today, with no Form 4, fingerprints or registration.
| Tax stamp | $0 |
| Paperwork | 4473 · NICS · ID |
| Wait | Same day |
| Registered with ATF | No |
Pricing
What we handle
Buy from us or ship to our FFL from any dealer. Same flat fees either way.
Item type 01
Suppressor
Pistol, rifle or rimfire. We carry almost 200 suppressors from SilencerCo, Dead Air, OSS, Rugged and more. Shop suppressors.
| Transfer fee | $30 |
| ATF tax stamp | $0 |
| Ways to buy | Registered or same-day |
Item type 02
Short barrel
SBRs and SBS. Trust setup with our preferred attorney for $150 flat if you want to share possession with family. Shop SBRs.
| Transfer fee | $30 |
| ATF tax stamp | $0 |
| Trust setup | $150 optional |
Item type 03
Full auto
Pre-1986 transferable machine guns. Unchanged by 2026: full Form 4 approval and the $200 tax still apply. Join our notification list to get in the queue when items become available.
| Transfer fee | $75 |
| ATF tax stamp | $200 |
| Status | By request |
Item type 04
AOW
Any Other Weapon classification. Common examples: smooth-bore handguns, pen guns, and some short shotguns fitted with a vertical grip.
| Transfer fee | $30 |
| ATF tax stamp | $0 |
| Ways to buy | Registered or same-day |
Process
How it works
From order to in-hand. Same-day buyers skip step 04.
01
Choose
Buy in store or online, or ship to our FFL from any dealer. Pick registered or same-day.
Day 0
02
Receipt
We log your item into our bound book within 24 hours of arrival and text or email you.
Day 1–2
03
Paperwork
Form 4473, NICS check and ID. Registered buyers also do fingerprints and photo for the eForm 4.
15–30 min
04
ATF approval
Registered route only. We store your item free and notify you the moment it's approved.
Usually days
05
Take it home
Same-day buyers walk out after the background check. Registered buyers pick up after approval.
Same day / after approval
FAQ
Questions
Which option should I choose?
Either works. Register if you want your item on record with ATF; go same-day to take it home today. Both cost the same, and our SOT staff will walk you through whichever you pick.
Can I register an item later?
Generally no. Once an item is transferred without registration, it can't be registered after the fact unless the government declares an amnesty. Decide before you buy.
I already have a Form 4 pending. What now?
Nothing changes unless you want it to. Your registration will complete as normal. Ask us if you'd prefer to withdraw it.
Do I still need a trust?
No. A trust is optional and mainly useful for registered items you want to share with family members. Our preferred attorney sets one up for $150 flat.
Can I take my SBR or SBS out of state?
Only with an approved Form 20 filed before you travel, even if the item isn't registered. Suppressors don't need a Form 20, but check the laws of every state on your route.
Did anything change for machine guns?
No. Machine guns still require full Form 4 approval and the $200 tax stamp.
Questions about your build?
Our SOT staff will help you choose the right route. Call (602) 715-2677 or stop by 6030 E Main St, Suite 103, Mesa.
Information current as of October 2026 and provided for general guidance only, not legal advice. Federal and state rules are changing quickly. Consult an attorney for your situation.