NO TAX STAMP? YES — THE TAX STAMP IS GONE
“Clear information matters — especially when the rules change.” - Nathan Co-Founder
We’ve been getting a lot of questions about changes to the National Firearms Act (NFA), especially when it comes to tax stamps, suppressors, and short-barreled firearms. So let’s clearly break down what’s changing, when it takes effect, and what that means moving forward.
WHAT’S CHANGED
Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the federal making and transfer tax for certain NFA items has been reduced to $0.
This applies to:
Suppressors (Silencers)
Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs)
Short-Barreled Shotguns (SBSs)
Any Other Weapons (AOWs)
The $200 tax still applies to:
Destructive Devices
Machine Guns
The tax stamp itself still exists — but for the items listed above, the tax amount is now $0.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
For a long time, the added federal tax was a major factor in deciding whether to move forward with an NFA item. That extra cost often meant settling for a different option or waiting altogether.
With the tax removed for these items, more of your budget can now go toward better equipment, higher-quality options, or upgrades that actually matter — instead of a federal fee.
WHAT HAS NOT CHANGED
While the tax amount has changed, the NFA process itself has not.
You are still required to:
Submit the appropriate ATF form
Complete a background check
Submit fingerprints
Provide a passport-style photo
Notify your CLEO
Wait for approval before taking possession
There are no shortcuts and no steps skipped — only the tax amount has changed for qualifying items.
BOTTOM LINE
The process is the same.
The responsibility is the same.
The tax is what changed.
If the added cost was what kept you on the fence before, this change may be worth taking another look. As always, we’re here to answer questions and help guide you through the process when you’re ready.
