HOW TO ORDER

Private citizens can legally purchase and possess silencers in 42 states* without a permit.

Silencers are legal but are regulated by federal law and on a state-by-state basis by the National Firearms Act (NFA) branch of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BAFTE).

How to purchase

To purchase a silencer the following qualifications apply:

Reside in one of the 42 states that currently allow civilian ownership
Be a resident of the United States
Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm
Pass a BAFTE background check
Be at least 21 years of age to purchase from a dealer
Be at least 18 years of age to purchase from another citizen

*If you are an FFL dealer, manufacturer, peace officer, or member of a law enforcement agency or other government agency, there are additional states where you can own a silencer.

Legal ownership locations