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Regulatory Update · October 9, 2026

NFA Ruling and ATF Policy: 4473s Are Now an Option. We Still Recommend a Form 4.

On August 5, a federal court ruled that with the suppressor tax at $0, the NFA's registration rules can't stand on Congress's power to tax. On October 9, ATF announced that it will no longer require approval or registration for suppressors, and that policy applies to everyone (ATF open letter). Neither the ruling nor ATF's policy repealed the NFA or changed state law, and ATF says enforcement could resume.

Starting in mid-October, you can buy from us on a Form 4473 alone where state law allows it. At launch, that means home delivery in 18 states or pickup at our Texas store. Fifteen states still tie lawful possession to federal registration, so a 4473 isn't an option there. We still recommend a Form 4 for most buyers. ATF's own FAQ says "the NFA treats unregistered firearms as contraband" (ATF FAQ). A Form 4 keeps your suppressor compliant today and under future administrations. The tax is $0, and approvals come back in days. If we can't ship to your door in your state, we can ship to a local dealer you choose. You pick that option at checkout.

4473 vs. Form 4: What to Know →    4473 Ship-to-Home Details →    The August 5 Ruling →

Live, Real-Time Inventory

If It Says “In Stock,” It’s On Our Shelf

Nobody wants to place an order and find out afterward that the item is back-ordered. We do not sell from someone else’s inventory or take blind backorders. If it is marked in stock, it is on our shelf, a serial number is assigned at checkout, and we start your paperwork immediately.

 
“In Stock” Means Ready to File

Live Inventory. Ready to File.

Our site updates in real time. If an item is not available, you cannot add it to your cart. At checkout, the suppressor’s serial number is reserved and we begin preparing your paperwork, whether you chose a Form 4 or a 4473.

When Something Isn’t Available

 

Email Me When It’s Back in Stock

Use the Notify Me field on the product page. We’ll email you as soon as it’s back in stock.

 

Preorder by Phone

For high-demand items, call to place a preorder. That reserves one from our next shipment.

 

Products Marked “PREORDER”

Online preorder lets you reserve one immediately without a phone call.

Why Capitol Armory

Why Buyers Use Capitol Armory

Decades of experience. Licensed in 42 states. We own and test every silencer we sell, and one team handles the process from purchase through delivery.

 

Direct sales without a third-party dealer

We own our FFL network outright. No transfer fees.

 

In-house experts handle everything

No outsourcing. One team handles your order and the NFA transfer process.

 

Form 4 filing within 24 hours

Your paperwork reaches the ATF sooner.

 

Simple at-home process

Upload your photo, trust, and fingerprints securely once.

 

Direct-to-door delivery after approval

We ship to your door after ATF approval.

From Cart to ATF to Your Door

What Happens After You Click Buy

Your order starts the process. On a Form 4, which we recommend for most buyers, our in-house compliance team handles the paperwork from preparation and submission through delivery after approval.

1. Checkout Reserves Your Serial Number

Your suppressor is pulled from inventory and assigned to your order.

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2. Complete Your Profile

Upload a photo and provide the required account details. If you have a trust, upload it. Need a trust? We sell one here.

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3. Send Fingerprints

Upload an EFT file or mail FD-258 cards. We store your fingerprints digitally for future orders. You can also use our at-home fingerprint kit.

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4. We Prepare It, You eSign

Our compliance team prepares your eForm 4. You sign it digitally, and we submit it electronically to the ATF.

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5. Approval and Delivery

After approval, we complete the required ATF procedures and ship to your door.

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Considering a 4473 instead? Read 4473 vs. Form 4 Suppressors before you choose, or see 4473 ship-to-home details for who qualifies.

Not covered in your state? Whether you choose a Form 4 or a 4473, if we can't ship to your door in your state, we can ship to a local dealer you choose. You pick that option at checkout.

Ready to Buy?

Browse live inventory or call our team. If an item says in stock, it is on our shelf.