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 Neither the ruling nor ATF's policy repealed the NFA or changed state law, and ATF says enforcement could resume.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 →
Suppressors Shipped
Direct to Your Door
Yes, a suppressor can be shipped to your house. Buy it online, and we file your eForm 4, track it through approval, and ship it to your home in any of the 42 states we serve. One team handles the sale, filing, support, and delivery. No dealer pickup, FFL transfer, or transfer fee.
From Checkout to Delivery
This is the Form 4 process we recommend for most buyers. Our software checks the paperwork at each step before the Form 4 goes to the ATF.
Choose Your Suppressor
Browse our suppressors online, compare models in our buying guides, or call us. We can help you narrow down the right suppressor for your rifle, pistol, or rimfire.
Place Your Order
Check out online as an individual or through a trust, and choose Form 4, shipped to your home. We start the ATF paperwork without a dealer-to-dealer transfer in the middle.
Complete Your Profile
Fill out your profile online and upload a photo. If you have a trust, upload it too. Need a trust? We sell a multi-use NFA trust.
Submit Fingerprints
Already have an EFT file? Upload it directly to our site. You can also mail an FD-258 card or use our at-home fingerprint kit. We digitize and securely store your fingerprints for future orders.
Review and Sign
We prepare your eForm 4, you sign it digitally, and we submit it through ATF eForms within 24 hours of receiving your fingerprints and photo. You certify with your eForms login, either by screenshare with our team or through AutoCertify.
Get It Delivered
Once your Form 4 is approved, you complete a Form 4473 online and we ship the suppressor to your residence by UPS or USPS. If we can't ship to your door in your state, or you prefer local pickup, we can ship to a local dealer you choose. You pick that option at checkout.
Considering a 4473 instead? Read 4473 vs. Form 4 Suppressors before you choose, or see 4473 ship-to-home details for who qualifies and how it works.
Why Capitol Armory Handles It Differently
Capitol Armory has been an FFL in Texas since 2008 and now operates in all suppressor-friendly states.
One Dealer From Purchase Through Delivery
We sell the suppressor, file your electronic Form 4, and ship it to your door after approval. There is no third-party dealer in the middle. You work with us through the process.
Future Orders Require Just a Signature
Your photo, fingerprints, and trust stay securely on file, so future orders require just a signature. The information we need is already there.
Form 4 Filing Within 24 Hours
Our system checks the application before submission, and we file within 24 hours of receiving your fingerprints and photo. Approval timing is up to the ATF, and current averages are on our ATF wait times page.
Expert Help
Have a question? Call us and talk to someone on our NFA team.
Suppressor Home Delivery Questions
Can a suppressor be shipped to your house?
Yes, in the 42 states listed below. Once the ATF approves your Form 4, you complete a Form 4473 online and we ship the suppressor to your residence following ATF Procedure 2020-1. You don't visit a gun store, and there's no transfer fee.
Does a suppressor have to be shipped to an FFL?
No, but it can be. When you buy from us, you choose at checkout whether we ship it direct to your door or to a local dealer of your choice. Federal law requires a dealer to deliver a suppressor in the state where you live (18 U.S.C. § 922(b)(3)). We keep a Capitol Armory location in each state we serve, so home delivery doesn't require another dealer in the middle.
Can I buy a suppressor online and have it shipped to my house?
Yes. Order on our site, upload your photo and fingerprints, and e-sign your eForm 4. We file it, keep you updated, and ship to your door after approval. The full walkthrough is on our how to buy a suppressor page.
Can a suppressor be shipped to my house without a Form 4?
Yes, under ATF's October 9 policy, in states that allow it. Starting mid-October, we offer 4473 suppressors shipped to your home in 18 states and at our Texas store. But ATF's own FAQ says "the NFA treats unregistered firearms as contraband," and ATF's policy can change. A Form 4 keeps your suppressor compliant today and under future administrations, so we still recommend a Form 4 for most buyers. 4473 vs. Form 4 Suppressors has the details.
Is it legal to have a suppressor delivered to your home?
Yes, in 42 states, with an approved Form 4 or, under ATF's October 9 policy, a 4473 where state law allows it. California, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Washington, D.C. prohibit suppressors, so we can't ship there.
How is my suppressor shipped, and do I have to sign for it?
We ship by UPS or USPS. A signature is required at delivery, but you can waive it.
How long does it take to get a suppressor delivered?
We file your eForm 4 within 24 hours of receiving your fingerprints and photo. From there, approval timing is up to the ATF. Current averages for individuals and trusts are on our ATF wait times page. After approval, we contact you to finish the final paperwork, then ship.
Do I have to pick up my suppressor in person?
No. Your suppressor ships to your residence after approval. If you'd rather pick it up locally, we can ship it to a local dealer you choose, and you pick that option at checkout. Texas residents can also pick up at our Cedar Park location, on a Form 4 or a 4473.
Can I use an NFA trust with home delivery?
Yes. Upload your trust to your profile, or buy our 50-state NFA trust. Only the person on the trust who certifies the eForm 4 needs an ATF eForms account. Our 4473 home delivery is for individual buyers, so if you're buying on a trust, use a Form 4.
Who is Capitol Armory?
We are a licensed firearms dealer based in Cedar Park, Texas, and have held an FFL since 2008. Suppressors and NFA paperwork are our business. Call us at (512) 879-1068 or read why customers choose Capitol Armory.
Ready to Buy?
Choose your suppressor. We will handle the paperwork and ship it to your door after approval.
We Ship Suppressors to Your Door in These 42 States
On a Form 4, direct-to-door delivery is available in the 42 suppressor-friendly states listed below. 4473 home delivery is available in 18 of them at launch. Choose your state for local details.