Suppressor shipping question

[Hoosiermadness317]

If I were to buy a pistol suppressor do I need to have it shipped to an ffl dealer or can I receive it at my home?

 

[jagee]

Who are you buying it from? It will have to wait "in jail" somewhere while you wait on your tax stamp from the government.

 

[sloppyjoe]

If you are buying it from a FFL out of state, they will only ship it to an FFL in Indiana who can handle silencers. If you are buying from Silencershop, I would use Parabellum in Avon as the local dealer. They have a SS kiosk to make the Form 4 easy for your first time. Indy Arms is on the other side of Indy, but isnt related to Silencershop. Both of these FFLs have indoor ranges where you can shoot your silencer while you wait the 6 to 14 months for ATF approval of your Form 4. If you dont buy from Silencershop, be prepared to pay $50 to $100 to the local FFL for their transfer fee which includes helping to fill out your Form 4 (but you will also need to supply the $200 check to the ATF for the tax stamp).

 

[Hoosiermadness317]

Ok that makes a lot of sense. So will I not be able to receive my final suppressor for 6 to 14 months?

 

[sloppyjoe]

Yeah, you purchase the silencer and pay full price. Then you fill out a Form 4 and fingerprint cards and passport photos and mail it all to the ATF with a $200 check. The ATF cashes the check within 2 to 4 weeks and then sends a stamp back to the dealer when you are approved 6 to 14 months later. When the dealer gets the stamp, they call you and you go and take your stamp and silencer home. This is why it may be beneficial to use a dealer like Parabellum or Indy Arms so that you can shoot your silencer at their range while you wait for ATF to send your stamp.

 

[Hoosiermadness317]

Ohh so they’ll still let me shoot it at their range even if I can physically own it yet. Is that correct? Doesn’t seem that terrible

 

[sloppyjoe]

Yes, but only at specific dealers. Also, Indy Arms makes you shoot their range ammo if you are shooting rifles, so I prefer Parabellum especially with current ammo prices.

 

[4x4strongman]

I think parabellum is a good jail location + range

 

[medcoxo]

I agree with Parabellum. It is like they have custody of your 'kid'- but you get supervised visit to go and play with them.