2007-11-13 16:09:25 · 6 answers · asked by kitty13 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
There are no federal laws prohibiting civilian silencer ownership. You do not need a license or permit to own a silencer. 35 states allow civilians to own silencers.
Tennessee passed a law several years ago that requires your local sheriff to sign any ATF form that is presented to him/her to allow a person in their jurisdiction to make or buy a silencer or any other legal NFA weapon (machineguns, short barrel shotguns) as long as that person is legally allowed to own a firearm in the state.
For information on finding a dealer in your area or for buying or making a silencer, check out the links I listed below. Even though a license or permit is not required for owning, buying selling or making a silencer, you do need BATFE authorization (in the form of a tax stamp) to do so. This is not hard to do, especially as for those of you who live in TN. Just obtain an ATF from 4 (to buy) or an ATF form 1 (to make), get it signed by the local sheriff, then send it in the ATF along with the form attesting to your US citizenship, mug shots, fingerprints and a check for $200. ATF approval is routine, and currently approval takes about 1-2 months.
If you want to import, deal in or manufacture (as a business)NFA weapons, then you will need an FFL/SOT. Good luck.
Ranb
2007-11-14 12:20:04 · answer #1 · answered by ranb40 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Federal law prohibits the ownership of a silencer in any state. If you want to go to jail get caught with one.
2007-11-13 16:17:42 · answer #2 · answered by Hirise bill 5 · 1⤊ 3⤋
No, it's not legal. Why do you need a silencer?
2007-11-13 16:15:46 · answer #3 · answered by First Lady 7 · 0⤊ 6⤋
OMG last time I heard, they were illegal no matter what state you lived in! LOL! I'm sure you could make one, though.
2007-11-13 16:13:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋
Totally illegal in any state....only S.W.AT and certain other police and government agencies are allowed to have them....
2007-11-13 16:27:07 · answer #5 · answered by tooldaddy2003 5 · 1⤊ 4⤋
I don't think they're Legal in ANY State... You wouldn't be "Bond"- would you? -"James Bond"??! :)
2007-11-13 16:18:25 · answer #6 · answered by Joseph, II 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋