Possession of a suppressor

[Notalentbum]

I have a couple pistols that can accept a can. Is it legal for me to borrow my buddy’s suppressor for a range trip if he’s not with me? I don’t actually know anyone that would let me borrow one but I’m just curious about the possession issue. It would be a legally owned and registered can, just not mine. Would I be in trouble if stopped in possession of it?

Thanks, Matt

 

[Rookie]

You cannot possess any NFA item that you don't own

 

[Gaffer]

No, to first question.

Yes, to second question.

 

[1nderbeard]

ATF, via FAQ on their website, now says NFA items can't even be "borrowed" by non registered owners on a range trip (even when owner is present).
edit: this has apparently been clarified. see below.

 

[Creedmoor]

If the can is on a trust, depending on the trust, have him add you to that trust.

 

[Notalentbum]

ATF, via FAQ on their website, now says NFA items can't even be "borrowed" by non registered owners on a range trip (even when owner is present).

That really sucks! Kinda puts an end to open machine gun shoot rentals.

 

[snorko]

ATF, via FAQ on their website, now says NFA items can't even be "borrowed" by non registered owners on a range trip (even when owner is present).

That came up with the brace stuff IIRC. I think they backed off/clarified that and it is OK to hand it to someone else when you, the owner, are present.

 

[Notalentbum]

Thanks for the info. I’d love to have a suppressor, I just hate the tax stamp and the excessive prices for what they are.

Matt

 

[jagee]

Thanks for the info. I’d love to have a suppressor, I just hate the tax stamp and the excessive prices for what they are.

Matt

Buy once, cry once.

Then realize you like shooting quietly and buy again...and again...and again...

 

[Engle086]

Thanks for the info. I’d love to have a suppressor, I just hate the tax stamp and the excessive prices for what they are.

Matt

Check the classifieds on here.
Some pretty good deals if you don't have to have the latest, greatest or lightest can on the market.
Yes, the stamp and wait sucks but, shooting in July/August humidity without any or just plugs for earpro is very nice.

 

[sloppyjoe]

You can let others use your NFA items, but they need to remain within your control which can be interpreted as within eyesight. Parabellum on the west side has rental firearms with cans and lots of customers shooting silencers there. If you come to the Proteq INGO open house, I'll be there with some cans you can try out.

 

[actaeon277]

I'm TRYING to go through the ATF site.
WONDERFUL how easy it is to find things....

 

[Notalentbum]

You can let others use your NFA items, but they need to remain within your control which can be interpreted as within eyesight. Parabellum on the west side has rental firearms with cans and lots of customers shooting silencers there. If you come to the Proteq INGO open house, I'll be there with some cans you can try out.

I used to go to that several years ago. Now I usually see the post for it the week after it happens! I’ll look for the date now and put it on my calendar! I’d love to shoot some of yours!

 

[jagee]

I used to go to that several years ago. Now I usually see the post for it the week after it happens! I’ll look for the date now and put it on my calendar! I’d love to shoot some of yours!

Not sure if I'm going or not, but if I do, these will likely be there...