Purchasing a Suppressor
Ready to jump into suppressor ownership? With federal and state laws, purchasing a suppressor can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be! We have included a step-by-step guide on the process below. If you have any other questions, please call us at (360) 862-3143.
Purchase the suppressor
Using our dealer link below, or using URL (https://www.silencershop.com/islandarms), add your desired suppressor to your cart. Make sure to purchase a tax stamp with it and if you’d like to purchase a Single Shot Trust, purchase that as well. If you want to purchase as an individual or already have a trust, there is no need to purchase a Single Shot Trust.
Complete your Silencer Shop profile
On your browser or the Silencer Shop app, go to the Island Arms Silencer Shop page and create a profile. Follow the prompts on the page. You will need to upload a passport-style photograph in the app and submit fingerprints. Fingerprint Kiosks are available off-island, or paper cards can be done through the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office and mailed.
Note: If done through the kiosk, your fingerprints should be stored for future purchases.
Sign the electronic document
Silencer Shop will send you an electronic document via email. Please review the accuracy of the information and electronically sign the form.
Create an ATF eForms account
Create an account at eforms.atf.gov. Note: You will create a four-digit pin. It is very important that you remember the pin for future steps. your information such as name, email, and address must match your Silencer Shop profile EXACTLY.
Ready to certify and submission to the ATF
You’ll receive an email from Silencer Shop with the subject line “Ready to Certify” and will include the phone number for Island Arms. Contact us to submit the application to the ATF.
Once the application is approved by the ATF, you will get an approval email. When you pick the suppressor up, you will complete a Form 4473 and be on your way!
That’s it!