First day NFA applications

On an average day, the volume of eForms submitted to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) runs somewhere around 2,500. Things changed dramatically on New Year's Day, when the fee for a National Firearm Act tax stamp dropped from $200 to $0. Approximately 150,000 enthusiasts filed their paperwork through ATF's electronic system in just the first 24 hours of 2026.

Still seeing reports of approvals within a week though.

So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

My most recent individual form 4 was submitted on 01.02.2026 and approved on 01.05.2026. So yep they are processing fast!

zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

cledus6150 said:

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My most recent individual form 4 was submitted on 01.02.2026 and approved on 01.05.2026. So yep they are processing fast!

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I'm not a stamp collector but this is glorious

RM76 said:

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zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

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That would make the most sense.

But, congress doesn't really represent people these days.

RM76 said:

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zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

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Amen.

But still. My, how far we've come for waiting over a year for Sara Jones to review two documents and give a stamp.

can I upload prints after submitting the eform or do I have to snail mail them?

RM76 said:

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zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

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Yeah. This. All the stuff right now can be pencil whipped out of existence. I don't want any part of owning anything that requires me to show the government in writing that I own it. I don't do forms. I don't do trusts. None of that horse crap.

BrazosDog02 said:

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RM76 said:

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zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

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Yeah. This. All the stuff right now can be pencil whipped out of existence. I don't want any part of owning anything that requires me to show the government in writing that I own it. I don't do forms. I don't do trusts. None of that horse crap.

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Don't have a driver's license? Obviously not licensed to carry but that does not matter in Texas, and don't ever by a firearm from a dealer. Sounds good, it is too late for me so I dont worry about it. If they want it they are going to come get it regardless.

Ok, so if I want to have my lower registered for a SBR, does that mean I just have to register the serial number of that lower and that I can put any size upper on it? Don't really care for a suppressor at this point, but would like to at least get a 11.5" upper.

RM76 said:

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zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

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Forget Congress. We just need a win on this motion for summary judgment to hold the law invalid. Defendants have to file their response today. Suppressors and SBRs.

Hopefully we get a ruling in about a month. There will likely be an appeal to the 5th Circuit and maybe on to the Supremes. With the tax at $0, there is now no legal basis for the registration requirement. The US is now trying to tie it to the Commerce Clause of the Constitution but that is weak. If the commerce clause can be used for that, then they could require you to register your toothbrush. Let's go Judge Hendrix! Obama AND Trump appointee. Obama nomination lapsed before vote, Trump renominated him.

https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/70709999/silencer-shop-foundation-v-bureau-of-alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and/

If I ever hit the lotto…. moving them into stores will be the goal of my PAC. Every lawmaker in a conservative state will be bought a Whataburger lunch…. they can keep the bag!

Mine was submitted at 1am Jan 1, and it returned approved the morning of the 4th. It was quick!

Judge James Hendrix. Maybe he goes by Jimmy?

I am confident he will see through the purple haze and won't be swayed by defense arguments unless they keep the law, some guy named Joe is gonna shoot his ole lady after catching her messing round with another man. I think the plaintiffs' arguments that "there must be some way outta here" and "there's too much confusion, I can't get no relief" will prevail.

Sorry, it had to be done.

If you go through Silencer Shop, you can have prints uploaded at one of their kiosks. Not sure about any other ways to do it.

aTm2004 said:

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Ok, so if I want to have my lower registered for a SBR, does that mean I just have to register the serial number of that lower and that I can put any size upper on it? Don't really care for a suppressor at this point, but would like to at least get a 11.5" upper.

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You got it

Silencer shop kiosk is by far the easiest. You can also get a .eft digital copy of your prints from a licensed place (did mine at an ups store ) and then you can submit that way or submit to a place if buying online like capitol armory and silencershop (if not using kiosk) and they will just keep your info on file for any future nfa stuff so you don't have to keep doing it.

lazuras_dc said:

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aTm2004 said:

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Ok, so if I want to have my lower registered for a SBR, does that mean I just have to register the serial number of that lower and that I can put any size upper on it? Don't really care for a suppressor at this point, but would like to at least get a 11.5" upper.

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You got it

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For someone ignorant of this entire process, which form do you fill out. I have 3 lowers that I would like to get stamps for so that I can switch out uppers as I please.

Thanks

SBR is a form 1

Once approved you just have to engrave the lower with the requisite information then you can put various sb uppers on it at will

lazuras_dc said:

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SBR is a form 1

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Thank you!

Appreciate the responses.

It would be best to get a trust set up and have this a part of that, correct? I'll eventually get a suppressor, but want a SBR more.

IMO trust is the way to go, its not crazy expensive and doesnt take that long (but its been 15years since i had one done) esp if you plan for more items in future

I am lawyer but I didn't want to mess with learning how to set a trust up. This is a one-stop shop to set up a trust.

NFA Gun Trust Lawyers | $150 Gun Trust w/ Attorney support

aTm2004 said:

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Ok, so if I want to have my lower registered for a SBR, does that mean I just have to register the serial number of that lower and that I can put any size upper on it? Don't really care for a suppressor at this point, but would like to at least get a 11.5" upper.

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Shoot that 11.5" a bit and you'll change your mind on a can. Shooting unsupressed these days is just silly, I don't care how much earpro you have on, SBRs are loud.

But to answer your question. You will need an E-forms account set up, the serial number for the lower you wish to build on your form 1, a picture of the serial on the lower, a picture of yourself, and your EFT's (electronic fingerprints) if you wish to do everything electronically. You can then submit your form 1 yourself. If you don't have your EFT's then you will have to snail mail your fingerprint cards (x2).

aTm2004 said:

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It would be best to get a trust set up and have this a part of that, correct? I'll eventually get a suppressor, but want a SBR more.

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I bought at Silencer Shop and they helped me set up what they called a Single Shot Trust. It was a very easy process.

If you're interested in a trust, and in Texas, I can highly recommend Jim Willi as an attorney to set up the document. Very easy to use trust. A little time on the phone for some questions and a couple of hours later you have your new trust in hand with instructions and all needed forms.

One thing to consider is what happens to any NFA items after the owner of the tax stamp expires, as they can't simply be willed to someone else. A good trust will address this matter.

[url=https://texasguntrust.com/about-us][/url]Experienced Texas NFA Gun Trust Attorney - Dealer Recommended

RM76 said:

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zooguy96 said:

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So no tax stamp fee any longer?

Sounds like I need to go order some more silencers…..

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No fee is a start, but I am waiting for Congress to act so that we can just walk into a store and purchase a suppressor like we can a scope or any other firearm accessory.

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I should be able to walk into Academy or Bucees and buy a suppressor just as easily as a bag of jerky. The laws on these things are stupid. Dumb@ss lawmakers watched too many movies and have zero understanding of anything firearms related.

This. Jim's a great resource.

Brazos1865 said:

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If you're interested in a trust, and in Texas, I can highly recommend Jim Willi as an attorney to set up the document. Very easy to use trust. A little time on the phone for some questions and a couple of hours later you have your new trust in hand with instructions and all needed forms.

One thing to consider is what happens to any NFA items after the owner of the tax stamp expires, as they can't simply be willed to someone else. A good trust will address this matter.

[url=https://texasguntrust.com/about-us][/url]Experienced Texas NFA Gun Trust Attorney - Dealer Recommended

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Lance in Round Mountain said:

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aTm2004 said:

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It would be best to get a trust set up and have this a part of that, correct? I'll eventually get a suppressor, but want a SBR more.

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I bought at Silencer Shop and they helped me set up what they called a Single Shot Trust. It was a very easy process.

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That's if you're buying a can from them. This guys trying to do a form1 for his sbr he already owns the lower for. I don't think you can just buy a single shot trust on SS. But I could be wrong I guess.

Also if you do a single shot trust that's just for the one can you're buying right? So if you get more you'll have to keep buying angle shot trusts ? Seems more economical to just set up a traditional nfa trust IMO

GeorgiAg said:

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Judge James Hendrix. Maybe he goes by Jimmy?

I am confident he will see through the purple haze and won't be swayed by defense arguments unless they keep the law, some guy named Joe is gonna shoot his ole Foxy lady after catching her messing round with another man. I think the plaintiffs' arguments that "there must be some way outta here" and "there's too much confusion, I can't get no relief" will prevail.

Sorry, it had to be done.

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FIFY

lazuras_dc said:

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Lance in Round Mountain said:

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aTm2004 said:

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It would be best to get a trust set up and have this a part of that, correct? I'll eventually get a suppressor, but want a SBR more.

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I bought at Silencer Shop and they helped me set up what they called a Single Shot Trust. It was a very easy process.

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That's if you're buying a can from them. This guys trying to do a form1 for his sbr he already owns the lower for. I don't think you can just buy a single shot trust on SS. But I could be wrong I guess.

Also if you do a single shot trust that's just for the one can you're buying right? So if you get more you'll have to keep buying angle shot trusts ? Seems more economical to just set up a traditional nfa trust IMO

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Q: Can I have more than one NFA item in a Single Shot Trust?
Each Single Shot Trust is designed for one NFA item to keep the registration process simple and streamlined. For multiple NFA items, the Single Shot Unlimited Trust is recommended.

do you have to carry paperwork with you, everywhere the suppressor goes in case ATF shows up? Understand the burden of getting the suppressor, but what is the owner's requirements after purchase?

HDeathstar said:

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do you have to carry paperwork with you, everywhere the suppressor goes in case ATF shows up? Understand the burden of getting the suppressor, but what is the owner's requirements after purchase?

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I haven't received an actual paper tax stamp in over 2 years. A PDF version is sent to me. I just have a folder in Google docs with my digital tax stamps...so if asked by officials, I can provide. But never been asked.