Suppressor
Serving South Florida
& Customers Nationwide
Buying a suppressor from Tactical Arms is simple, whether you’re purchasing locally in South Florida or from anywhere else in the country.
Searching for a suppressor?
A suppressor is a regulated firearm accessory designed to reduce noise, recoil, and muzzle blast, improving shooting comfort and control. Because suppressors are regulated under federal law, purchasing one requires an approval process that includes registration and background checks. This page outlines the step-by-step process using accordion tabs so you can learn the details at your own pace.
When you’re ready, click Get Started to visit the Silencer Shop website, select your suppressor, create an account, and begin the process. See the steps below for more information.
The Step-by-Step Process
Click the sections below to learn the process
Step One: Choose Your Suppressor
Browse our selection and add the suppressor you want to your cart. During checkout, select Tactical Arms as your Powered by Silencer Shop dealer for pickup, then complete your purchase.
What You Need to Know
- Not sure which suppressor is right for you? Use our Suppressor Finder Quiz to get personalized recommendations.
- Through our partnership with Silencer Shop, your ATF tax stamp is handled automatically—no extra steps required. Tax stamps are free on all silencers, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs purchased through Silencer Shop.
- Choose how you want to file: Individual or Trust.
The Single Shot Trust is the most popular option and the easiest trust to use in the industry. - Tactical Arms is where you will certify your paperwork and pick up your suppressor once approved.
Step Two: Set Up Your Silencer Shop Profile
Creating your profile only takes a few minutes and is a one-time setup
What Happens Here:
Visit the Silencer Shop kiosk at Tactical Arms.
- We capture your fingerprints and demographic information and store them securely—no rescans needed, ever.
Upload a passport-style photo through your Silencer Shop account or mobile app.
- Photo requirements: neutral background, shoulders up, no hats or sunglasses.
Create your ATF eForms account.
- Your legal name, address, and email must match exactly between Silencer Shop and the ATF system.
Step Three: Certify, Sign & Submit
Once everything is ready, you’ll certify your application in person at Tactical Arms. Together, we’ll verify your information and submit your ATF eForm 4 for approval.
After submission, your application is officially in ATF processing, and you’re on your way to suppressor ownership
Serving South Florida & Customers Nationwide
Tactical Arms
Suppressor FAQ
How Long Does It Take to Get a Suppressor?
Suppressor approval times are currently the fastest they’ve ever been. Customers in West Palm Beach, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County, as well as buyers across the United States, are seeing approvals in as little as a few days, with most averaging 1–21 days.
These approval timelines have remained consistent for over a year. You can track current trends using our ATF Suppressor Wait Time Tracker, updated with real customer data.
What is the difference between a silencer and a suppressor?
Suppressor and Silencer are interchangeable terms and have the exact same meaning. Either word is applicable for a device that you attach to the barrel of a firearm that reduces noise and gas when the gun is fired. In this write-up, the words “silencer” and “suppressor” will be used in different instances to communicate the same device. Click here to learn more
How to Buy a Suppressor Online or Locally
Buying a suppressor from Tactical Arms is simple, whether you’re purchasing locally in South Florida or from anywhere else in the country.
1. Select Your Suppressor
Browse our inventory and choose the suppressor that fits your firearm and shooting
needs.
2.Checkout Securely Online
Complete your purchase just like any standard e-commerce order.
3.Dealer & Paperwork Handling
Through our partnership with Silencer Shop, your suppressor is routed to the appropriate local dealer, and all ATF paperwork is handled correctly the first time.
Whether this is your first suppressor or another NFA item, we guide you through every step of the process from purchase to approval.
Are Suppressors Legal?
Suppressors are legal in 42 states, including Florida. Customers located in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, Broward County, and Miami-Dade County can legally purchase suppressors through Tactical Arms.
We also serve eligible customers nationwide, connecting buyers with trusted Silencer Shop dealers in their local area. Click to learn more
ATF Approval & Suppressor Pickup
After your ATF eForm 4 is submitted, approval processing begins. Wait times are shorter than ever, and you can monitor current suppressor approval times directly on our website.
Once approved, the ATF will notify you by email, and your suppressor will be ready for pickup at your designated dealer.
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