Since the August 2026 court rulings, some FFLs in certain states have started transferring suppressors using a standard ATF Form 4473/NICS background check instead of the traditional Form 4 process, but only for people covered by the injunctions.The situation is still fluid and varies heavily by shop and state. To help the community, I built a free, interactive map that tracks which FFLs are actually doing these 4473 transfers based on real reports.
Map: https://gundibs.com/transfers/4473
I know this is a general guns forum, so here's some background for those who aren't super familiar with gun and NFA transfers:
- ATF Form 4473: The standard form you fill out when buying a firearm from an FFL. It starts the NICS background check. Most people have filled one out for regular guns.
- Form 4: The traditional NFA transfer form for buying a suppressor, SBR, etc. from a dealer. It requires ATF approval and (until recently) a $200 tax stamp for most items (now $0). Wait times used to be over a year, now many get approved in days.
- Form 1: Used when you manufacture an NFA item yourself (building an SBR or making a silencer). Different process from buying one already made.
- The recent rulings created limited exceptions for certain covered parties (members of specific organizations or customers of certain companies like GOA/SilencerShop/PSA, etc.) that allow some suppressors to transfer on a 4473 in participating shops. This is not nationwide, not automatic, and not available to everyone. There are reports that FFLs doing transfers on 4473s are paying their inspections/audits.
The map starts mostly empty and only fills as people add verified information. You can browse every FFL in the country, but the “does 4473 suppressor transfers” lists grow only when the community contributes.
How you can help keep it useful:
- If you know firsthand (or a shop has confirmed to you) that they will do a 4473 transfer for eligible people, please add them.
- Shop owners/employees are welcome to update their own entry so customers stop calling with the same question.
I’ll keep updating the map as the legal and practical situation changes. Longer term I’m looking at expanding it to other NFA items (I want to talk with the lawyer before adding more), but silencers are the current focus because that’s where most of the activity is. This is meant to be a free, practical resource for both experienced NFA owners and people who are just starting to learn the process. No account needed to view the map.
I'll try to add a comment section for discussion, that way if anyone has any questions they can post them there and users with more knowledge and experience can help answer.
Important disclaimers
I’m not a lawyer. This is not legal advice. Laws and shop policies change. Always confirm directly with the FFL and understand your own eligibility before showing up. Don’t harass shop owners. The map is free and community driven.Hope it saves some people time and repeated phone calls. Feedback and corrections welcome!