Silencer build?

[.356luger]

It's my understanding you can build yourself a silencer as long as you take the proper avenues to make it legal. Now my question is how do you stay out of trouble while it's in the prototype phase? Unless you stamped it first then built but I'm pretty sure you cant do that.

 

[Ol' Wiley]

Call ATF, they'll tell you everything you need to know. I believe you'll have to apply for the stamp (Form 1) before actually manufacturing even 1 piece... but don't take my word, talk to them.
Otherwise, get a Class 2 SOT, Type 7 FFL to manufacture/sell.

 

[.356luger]

The amount of knowledge on here is astounding

 

[Benjamin]

You need to fill out an ATF form 1 and have it approved and in your possession before you begin manufacturing anything. There were some recent changes to the ATF form 1 so make sure you get the updated one from their web site atf.gov rather than on some other suppressor smithing site. Very important: do not make any parts until you have your forms back and approved or you could face serious state and federal charges.

Also, the form 1 does not make it clear whether or not you need to supply drawings and plans when applying for a suppressor. You do NOT need to for a suppressor. You can get the forms approved and then design the can. Also, my form 1 was approved and I left the "length" category blank. This was not a mistake, but it is up to the examiner whether or not to approve a form 1 for a suppressor if it doesn't have the "length" filled in.

 

[Benjamin]

And this site has a lot of useful information for building suppressors and it's free to register.

SilencerTalk • Index page

 

[sp3worker]

As stated above, the F1 has to be appoved before manufacturing any suppressor parts. CountryBoy19 F1'd a .308 can a while back, he may be able to give you some info on designs.

 

[CountryBoy19]

As stated above, the F1 has to be appoved before manufacturing any suppressor parts. CountryBoy19 F1'd a .308 can a while back, he may be able to give you some info on designs.

Here's the link: https://www.indianagunowners.com/forums/class_iii_nfa/54970-my_form_1_30_cal_suppressor.html

BTW, I'm really surprised those pics are still up. I haven't had comcast net for over a year now, but they must have left my storage up even after I canceled my service.

 

[Naptown]

BTW, I'm really surprised those pics are still up. I haven't had comcast net for over a year now, but they must have left my storage up even after I canceled my service.

It's because Comcast is so awesome.

 

[CountryBoy19]

It's because Comcast is so awesome.

Yeah, I'm sure that's the real reason... they just love and respect their customers so much that they leave your public storage up forever.

 

[combat45acp]

And this site has a lot of useful information for building suppressors and it's free to register.

SilencerTalk • Index page

+1 for ST and check out NFATalk

Both sites have good design info too!
http://www.nfatalk.org