Building a Suppressor

DerBarbarian · 11-28-2011, 10:52 AM

Question for you guys, if you were going to build a suppressor for your own personal use do you still need to have a FFL license, or do you need to just get a $200 Stamp? I ask because I was pretty sure even if for personal use you needed one of the 9 types of FFL licenses because it stills falls under manufacturing firearms/accesories, my buddy is intent on building one and doesn't think you need one if it's for your own use and you're not selling them, so was just curious?

chameleon · 11-28-2011, 02:57 PM

I'm pretty sure it's a felony to make one. If I were him I would reconsider building one without the proper licensing to do so unless he is a fan of prison.

McWeaze · 11-28-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by DerBarbarian

Question for you guys, if you were going to build a suppressor for your own personal use do you still need to have a FFL license, or do you need to just get a $200 Stamp? I ask because I was pretty sure even if for personal use you needed one of the 9 types of FFL licenses because it stills falls under manufacturing firearms/accesories, my buddy is intent on building one and doesn't think you need one if it's for your own use and you're not selling them, so was just curious?

If I remember correctly If you are building for yourself you just have to get approved by the ATF and the applicable fee to build it for yourself PLUS the tax stamp... I personally know someone who built one for himself without proper licensing and spent 5 years in Jail for it

DerBarbarian · 11-28-2011, 04:35 PM

Ok I've gotten mixed replies on this, I just remember doing research for my C&R and reading that if you are making a DD (Destructive Device) you need an FFL License no two ways about it.

svytlana · 11-28-2011, 06:34 PM

for the supressor you need a form 4 I believe and have to get it oked before you start

dsolie · 12-08-2011, 10:18 AM

It's a Form 1, building an NFA item. Need to have the tax stamp in hand prior to any machine work being performed.

Here is a thread / vid by RanB (the man who spearheaded suppressor use last leg. session) that explains a how-to.
WaGuns.org - View topic - Beginner's guide to making registered silencers.

Dragon Rider · 12-08-2011, 11:47 AM

just fyi

always better to just read some threads, and never post

(hard to trace)

than post, easy to trace.

(if reading, go from local library, they often don't have video)

jlprtr · 12-22-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Dragon Rider

just fyi

always better to just read some threads, and never post

(hard to trace)

than post, easy to trace.

(if reading, go from local library, they often don't have video)

Ever since I studied, implemented and expanded on the solutions found below (by wrapping my computer, phone, wifi equipment and etc. thereby preventing 'them' from even reading this,) I've actually been able to sleep most of the night.

Tinfoil Protection? - Bing

Even the voices in my head have been reduced to a quiet whisper, enabling me to toss my meds.

chameleon · 12-22-2011, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dragon Rider

just fyi

always better to just read some threads, and never post

(hard to trace)

than post, easy to trace.

(if reading, go from local library, they often don't have video)

"ignorance" is not a suitable defense in any court of law. It's better to ask openly and know to just not do it if it is in fact illegal.

11-28-2011, 10:52 AM	#1
DerBarbarian Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Seattle Posts: 211	Building a Suppressor Question for you guys, if you were going to build a suppressor for your own personal use do you still need to have a FFL license, or do you need to just get a $200 Stamp? I ask because I was pretty sure even if for personal use you needed one of the 9 types of FFL licenses because it stills falls under manufacturing firearms/accesories, my buddy is intent on building one and doesn't think you need one if it's for your own use and you're not selling them, so was just curious? Last edited by DerBarbarian; 11-28-2011 at 11:20 AM.

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11-28-2011, 02:57 PM	#2
chameleon Marksman Joined: Jan 2010 From: Bend, Or. Posts: 388	I'm pretty sure it's a felony to make one. If I were him I would reconsider building one without the proper licensing to do so unless he is a fan of prison.

11-28-2011, 04:35 PM	#4
DerBarbarian Rifleman Joined: Jan 2009 From: Seattle Posts: 211	Ok I've gotten mixed replies on this, I just remember doing research for my C&R and reading that if you are making a DD (Destructive Device) you need an FFL License no two ways about it.

11-28-2011, 06:34 PM	#5
svytlana Gunslinger Joined: Apr 2009 From: spokane Posts: 45	for the supressor you need a form 4 I believe and have to get it oked before you start

12-08-2011, 10:18 AM	#6
dsolie Gunslinger Joined: Jul 2009 From: Olympia, WA Posts: 42	It's a Form 1, building an NFA item. Need to have the tax stamp in hand prior to any machine work being performed. Here is a thread / vid by RanB (the man who spearheaded suppressor use last leg. session) that explains a how-to. WaGuns.org - View topic - Beginner's guide to making registered silencers.

12-08-2011, 11:47 AM	#7
Dragon Rider Gunslinger Joined: Mar 2011 From: US Posts: 31	just fyi always better to just read some threads, and never post (hard to trace) than post, easy to trace. (if reading, go from local library, they often don't have video)