How to Buy a Suppressor in Nevada

Nevada is one of the 14 states that tie suppressor ownership to NFA registration. Nevada law bans possessing a suppressor or machine gun unless you're licensed, authorized or permitted to have it under federal law, and it bans possessing a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun unless it's registered to you with the federal government. Those rules apply regardless of ATF's enforcement policy.

ATF's October 9 change is a policy of not enforcing the NFA. It left the NFA and Nevada law as they were. An approved Form 4 is how a dealer registers an item to you, so we sell every suppressor, SBR, SBS, AOW and machine gun to Nevada buyers on a Form 4 and ship it to your door once ATF approves it.

Suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs carry a $0 federal tax, and machine guns and destructive devices carry $200. The sections below explain Nevada law for each NFA item, our transfer process, and the hunting rules.

Nevada NFA Laws at a Glance

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1. We don't offer 4473 transfers in Nevada. Nevada law ties suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and machine guns to NFA registration. We also require a Form 4 for AOWs.
2. Form 4 orders ship to your Nevada door after ATF approval. Destructive devices ship to a Nevada dealer.
3. Nevada's hunting rules have some exceptions. It's up to you to make sure you're in compliance before you hunt.
4. Legal when registered under the National Firearms Act, so we transfer them on a Form 4 only.
5. Nevada's NFA laws don't mention AOWs. We still require a Form 4 for them.
6. Legal when registered and transferred in compliance with the National Firearms Act.
7. Legal when registered under the National Firearms Act, but Nevada bans keeping an explosive device in or near a home or public place. We ship destructive devices to a Nevada dealer for transfer.

Form 4 in Nevada

On October 9, ATF announced that, for the time being, it won't enforce the NFA for items with a $0 tax: suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns and AOWs (ATF open letter). That could change, and it didn't change Nevada law. Nevada law still ties a suppressor, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun to NFA registration, so a 4473 isn't an option for them here. That means a suppressor, short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun must be registered on a Form 4.

Among the $0 tax items, AOWs are the one Nevada's laws don't list. Nevada names silencers and machine guns in NRS 202.350 and short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns in NRS 202.275, and neither law mentions AOWs, so an AOW might be legal on a 4473 in Nevada. Because the law names the other four items specifically and ties them to NFA registration, we don't take that risk. That's why we require a Form 4 for AOWs.

With a Form 4:

• Federal Tax Is $0 on a suppressor, SBR, SBS or AOW.
• Current Form 4 Wait Times: ATF averaged 6 days for individual eForm 4s and 20 days for trusts in August 2026. See our current approval times.
• Trusts: a trust can only buy an item through a Form 4, and every trustee you name can possess it.
• Future Orders Require Just a Signature. We keep your photo and prints on file.

An approved Form 4 registers the item to you under the NFA, which is how federal law authorizes a private owner to have one. Our 4473 vs. Form 4 page explains the difference.

Nevada Suppressor Laws

Are suppressors legal in Nevada? Yes, when they're registered under the National Firearms Act. Nevada bans making, importing, offering for sale, giving, lending, possessing or using a silencer unless it's authorized by federal law (NRS 202.350). The ban doesn't apply to a person licensed, authorized or permitted under federal law to possess or use one. For a private owner, that means the suppressor is registered to you in the National Firearms Registration and Transfer Record.

Nevada's definition covers any device for silencing, muffling or diminishing the report of a firearm, along with any combination of parts designed or intended for building one and any part intended only for that, so it reaches rifle, pistol and shotgun suppressors alike. Keep a copy of your approved Form 4, since Nevada expects the owner to be able to prove federal authorization. Our state suppressor laws page compares every state.

Nevada SBR and SBS Laws

Are SBRs legal in Nevada? Yes, when they're registered under the National Firearms Act. Nevada allows possessing a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun that's registered to you with the federal government (NRS 202.275). Nevada's definitions use the same barrel and overall-length limits as federal law: a rifle with a barrel under 16 inches, a shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches, or a weapon made from either with an overall length under 26 inches. That means a short-barreled rifle or short-barreled shotgun must be registered on a Form 4, and we ship both to your Nevada door on one. Nevada's NFA laws don't mention AOWs, but because they name the other four items and tie them to NFA registration, we also require a Form 4 for AOWs.

New to short-barreled rifles? Read our SBR & SBS Buying Guide or shop short-barreled rifles.

Machine Guns and Destructive Devices in Nevada

Can you own a machine gun in Nevada? Yes, when it's registered and transferred in compliance with the National Firearms Act. The same Nevada law that covers silencers bans possessing a machine gun unless federal law authorizes it. Nevada defines a machine gun as any weapon that shoots, is designed to shoot or can be readily restored to shoot more than one shot, without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger (NRS 202.253).

On the federal side, October 9 changed nothing for machine guns. They remain fully covered by the NFA and the $200 tax, and civilians can own only transferable machine guns lawfully registered before May 19, 1986 (18 U.S.C. 922(o)). Each machine gun we sell goes on a Form 4, and we ship it to your Nevada address after ATF approves it.

Nevada also bans importing, selling, making, transferring, receiving or possessing a device or part that lets a semiautomatic firearm fire without a separate movement for each function of the trigger, or a semiautomatic firearm modified that way, when it materially increases the rate of fire or approximates a machine gun (NRS 202.274). That law has exceptions only for on-duty law enforcement and the Armed Forces, and none for NFA registration.

Nevada law doesn't name destructive devices. Nevada bans possessing an explosive or incendiary device on a public street or highway, in or near a home or public place, or in, on or near public transportation (NRS 202.262), outside exceptions for work uses such as mining, agriculture and construction, government authorization, small amounts and model rockets. Destructive devices ship to a Nevada dealer, who handles the transfer.

Hunting With NFA Items in Nevada

Can you hunt with a suppressor in Nevada? Yes. Nevada's hunting laws (NRS chapter 503) and the Board of Wildlife Commissioners' hunting regulations (NAC chapter 503) don't mention suppressors. That means you can hunt with a registered suppressor on any firearm that's legal for the animal. Nevada's rule on hunting methods (NRS 503.150) and the regulations below set what's legal for each species.

• Deer, elk, antelope and other big game: Rifles have to use a centerfire cartridge from .22 to .50 caliber with a case no longer than 3 inches. Handguns have to use a centerfire cartridge .22 caliber or larger and have a barrel at least 4 inches long. Muzzleloaders have to be .45 caliber or larger (NAC 503.142). Shotguns from 10 to 20 gauge are legal only for deer and mountain lion, and for deer you have to use rifled slugs or sabot rounds with a single expanding projectile.
• Chukar, quail and other game birds: Game birds can be hunted only with a shotgun held in the hand, a bow or falconry. Rifles and handguns are illegal for them.
• Turkey: Only a 10 to 20 gauge shotgun with shot no larger than No. 2, or a bow, is legal, and shot has to be nontoxic on wildlife management areas (NAC 503.187).
• Ducks, geese and other migratory game birds: Shotguns can hold no more than three shells, and ducks, mergansers, geese, swans, coots, gallinules and snipe require nontoxic shot (NAC 503.183). Nevada adopts the federal rules (NAC 503.180), which also ban rifles, pistols and machine guns for migratory birds (50 CFR 20.21).
• Coyotes: Coyotes are unprotected mammals (NAC 503.035), so you don't need a hunting license to hunt them. Coyote hunting contests can run only from September 1 to March 31, and you need a hunting or trapping license to enter one (Wildlife Commission regulation R014-25, filed December 18, 2025).
• Ammunition and sights: Full metal jacket, full steel, full steel core, tracer and incendiary bullets are illegal for game, and so are shotguns larger than 10 gauge. A sight can't project a beam of light you can see with the naked eye (NAC 503.145), and firearms with a sighting system that uses an electronically controlled or computer-controlled firing mechanism are illegal for big game.
• Lights, night vision and hours: You can't hunt game with an artificial light, and you can't use or possess night vision or thermal imaging devices while hunting or locating game mammals or game birds (NAC 503.1455). Big game shooting hours run from a half hour before sunrise to a half hour after sunset, except for mountain lion.
• Vehicles and roads: You can't shoot at game from an aircraft or motor vehicle (NRS 503.010) or fire a gun from, over or across a federal or state highway or a main county road (NRS 503.175).
• Machine guns: Nevada bans hunting any game bird or game mammal with a gun capable of firing more than one round with one continuous pull of the trigger.

Treat this hunting information as a general guide. Confirm it's correct and current before you hunt, since the Board of Wildlife Commissioners can change the rules each season. Check the current Nevada hunting regulations before you go.

How Buying Works in Nevada

At checkout, choose a Form 4 and home delivery to your Nevada address. We don't charge a transfer fee on items you buy from us.

Read every step in our guide on how to buy a suppressor.

Serving Las Vegas, Henderson, Reno and All of Nevada

We serve buyers across Nevada, from Las Vegas, Henderson and North Las Vegas to Reno, Sparks, Carson City and Elko. We keep hundreds of suppressors in stock, including brands and models many local gun stores don't carry. Call us if you'd like help choosing one for your rifle, pistol or shotgun.

Once we have everything we need, we submit your eForm 4 within 24 hours. ATF approval could take only a few days (see our current approval times), and then we ship to your Nevada address following approved ATF Procedure 2020-1. You won't need to stop by a gun store to finish the transfer, and we've shipped suppressors directly to customers' homes for more than 10 years.

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Nevada Suppressor and NFA Questions

How do you buy a suppressor in Nevada?

Order online from us and choose a Form 4 at checkout, which registers the suppressor the way Nevada law requires. We handle the filing and ship to your Nevada address following approved ATF Procedure 2020-1. A Form 4 order ships after ATF approves it, which could be only a few days. See our current approval times.

Can I buy a suppressor in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada allows suppressors that are registered under the National Firearms Act. We sell suppressors online and ship them to your Nevada door on a Form 4, including to Las Vegas, Henderson and Reno.

Can I buy a suppressor in Nevada now?

Yes, on a Form 4. ATF's October 9 policy didn't change Nevada law, which still ties suppressors to NFA registration, and a 4473 doesn't register it to you. That means a suppressor in Nevada must be registered on a Form 4. The same goes for short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns. We also require a Form 4 for AOWs.

What do I need to buy a suppressor in Nevada?

You need to be at least 21 and legally able to buy a firearm. You can file in your own name or through an NFA trust. You don't need a Nevada concealed firearm permit or any state suppressor permit.

Do I need a tax stamp for a suppressor in Nevada?

Not under ATF's current policy. On October 9, ATF announced that, for the time being, it won't enforce the NFA for items with a $0 tax, meaning suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and AOWs. In Nevada, state law still ties suppressors, SBRs and SBSs to NFA registration, so a 4473 isn't an option there. We also require a Form 4 for AOWs. Machine guns and destructive devices still carry the $200 tax.

Can you hunt with a suppressor in Nevada?

Yes. Nevada's hunting laws and regulations don't mention suppressors, so you can hunt with a registered suppressor on any firearm that's legal for the animal. For big game, rifles have to use a centerfire cartridge from .22 to .50 caliber.

Are SBRs legal in Nevada?

Yes, when they're registered under the National Firearms Act. The same goes for short-barreled shotguns, and we ship both to your Nevada door on a Form 4.

Can you own a machine gun in Nevada?

Yes. A machine gun has to be registered and transferred in compliance with the National Firearms Act. Civilians can own only transferable machine guns lawfully registered before May 19, 1986, and each one goes on a Form 4 with the $200 tax.