How do I get a suppressor?

[LarryD1130]

I have been watching videos of suppressed .22s lately and now I want one of my own. The only time I ever see them is at gun shows. I know you have to pay a stamp tax or something but I'm not sure how the whole process goes. Also, which .22 do most people get suppressed? I usually see Walther P22's so that is probably what I'm going to get. Can I buy the suppressed gun at the gun show and leave with it? Does it look bad on you if you're getting a suppressed weapon?

[rwb1500]

I have been watching videos of suppressed .22s lately and now I want one of my own. The only time I ever see them is at gun shows. I know you have to pay a stamp tax or something but I'm not sure how the whole process goes. Also, which .22 do most people get suppressed? I usually see Walther P22's so that is probably what I'm going to get. Can I buy the suppressed gun at the gun show and leave with it? Does it look bad on you if you're getting a suppressed weapon?

Stickies. Read them.

[Pa. Patriot]

These two threads should answer most of your questions:

http://forum.pafoa.org/nfa-class-3-t...a-jaybell.html

http://forum.pafoa.org/nfa-class-3-t...ppressors.html

Check them out and then let us know if you have further questions.

[LarryD1130]

It seems like it's harder to get than I thought. I guess that's a good thing. I just wanted to get one for plinking but I don't know how I would tell that to my local police chief.

[ungawa]

It seems like it's harder to get than I thought. I guess that's a good thing. I just wanted to get one for plinking but I don't know how I would tell that to my local police chief.

It's easy. Your police chief/Sheriff either signs or they don't. It's unusual you would have to give a reason to convince them in most areas.

[emsjeep]

It seems like it's harder to get than I thought. I guess that's a good thing.

Why? Worried about ninja snipers?

[LarryD1130]

I just don't want all the local LEOs knowing I have it and have to get my fingerprints on record like I'm a criminal or something.

[JMIS]

I just don't want all the local LEOs knowing I have it and have to get my fingerprints on record like I'm a criminal or something.

I started the paper work for my first can. Fingerprints done, waiting for my sheriff to sign

[Yellowfin]

I just don't want all the local LEOs knowing I have it and have to get my fingerprints on record like I'm a criminal or something.

Then NFA trust it is.

[ungawa]

I just don't want all the local LEOs knowing I have it and have to get my fingerprints on record like I'm a criminal or something.

They don't give a crap. Now.

Will they in the future? Will they release your records to the public at some time in the future when things are different?

Yes.

If that happens, you'll be in good company. You can't kick over a bucket of range brass without finding brass blackened by suppressors. They are extremely popular, not something exceptional. It's alomst like saying you're afraid to buy a Glock because the PSP gets notification of your purchase and logs it. Just a step or two above that.

If the idea bothers you, set up an LLC or trust. Then the LEOs and Sheriffs don't know. For now.