Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, under current ATF guidance. Suppressor transfers no longer require prior Form 4 approval. A Form 4473, background check, and all other applicable federal and state requirements still apply.

Guidance is subject to change, and Fox Firearms Co. will process transfers according to the rules in effect at the time of pickup.

Absolutely! No need to let Fox Firearms Co. know unless the sending FFL needs an updated FFL for shipping. 

There is no transfer fee for silencers purchased through Silencer Shop. Fox Firearms Co. is a "powered by dealer". Buying from Silencer Shop is the same as buying from Fox Firearms Co.

 ATF Form 1 is an application to make and register a firearm. It is used whenever a person without a Federal Firearms License (FFL) wants to make an “NFA Firearm” such as a silencer (suppressor), short barreled rifle (SBR), short barreled shotgun (SBS), or an Any Other Weapon (AOW). 

EFT stands for Electronic Fingerprint Transmission file. EFT is the digital file that contains your fingerprint information securely and is a standard used by the FBI for digital fingerprints.