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Buying suppressors has never been easier.
1. Purchase a suppressor on Guns.com.
2. The suppressor will ship to the NFA FFL you select.
3. Complete necessary paperwork at the NFA FFL.
4. Once approved, you can pick up the suppressor from the NFA FFL.
For more silencer FAQs, click here.
Yes, Guns.com still provides the latest news, product reviews, and lifestyle content about guns that millions of readers have enjoyed for years. We will also keep you up to date on ammo, mags, and optics!
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Federal law allows sales of long guns to persons 18 or older, and of handguns to persons 21 or older. We are currently working on the technical ability to allow both age restrictions to be applied appropriately, but until that capability is in place, we are forced to place an age restriction of 21 on all firearm sales. We hope to have this fixed soon.
Once an order is placed, we are unable to change, edit or cancel an existing order.
If you purchased a firearm, this means we are waiting on the supplier of your gun to confirm that they still have the inventory available. On rare occasions a gun may be sold before it is able to be removed from our site. If we are unable to fulfill your order immediately, we will find another source or refund your money in full if we cannot find an exact substitute in a timely manner.
If you purchased other accessories or merchandise, this means we are waiting for your order to ship.
Guns.com does not currently allow out of stock items to be backordered. However, you can log into your account and add the item to your wish list, we are constantly adding new inventory!
We do not currently price match. Our goal is to provide a wide variety of quality products with unparalleled service. We rely on our local stores in your community to help in that endeavor.
However, if you see a used gun that you’d like to make an offer on, please feel free to use that option if the seller allows it.
Guns.com accepts Discover, Visa, MasterCard or American Express credit cards for payment. You may also choose to finance your firearm through Credova. For more information on financing, please visit our financing page.
Yes, Guns.com purchases a wide variety of used firearms. If you have a firearm you are interested in selling, please click here to get an offer on your gun from our Appraisers.
No, Guns.com only allows Federally Licensed firearms dealers to sell on our site. Our goal is to provide the best level of service, and our carefully selected network ensure that you will receive the best quality product and service when you shop with Guns.com. We do not allow individuals to sell to others on our site.
If you have a firearm you are interested in selling, please click here to get an offer on your gun from our Appraisers.
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To provide greater safety, security and assurance for our customers, Guns.com now automatically includes Package Protection at a flat rate as part of our shipping and delivery services for all Products ordered from the Guns.com Site.
For more information visit: guns.com/package-protection
Apply online 24/7 for financing approvals in seconds. Applications can be filled out from any device with an internet connection.
If you have any questions about the application, call 833-273-3382 to reach customer support during normal business hours of 3AM to 3PM PST.
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Everything you need to know about buying a gift card for our site can be found here.
All firearms purchased will include a variable shipping charge based on the sale price of the gun.
Silencers are always shipped ground, and cost $19.99.
Ammo is always shipped ground, and costs $14.99.
Optics, magazines, range gear, holsters and holders, and all other accessories shipping costs vary based on the level of shipping (standard shipping is free with an accessory order of $49+).
Guns.com Merchandise ships standard and has no shipping cost.
Additional questions? Reference our Shipping policy.
No, Guns.com currently only ships within the United States.
You can check your order status on the Order History page of your Account Dashboard.
Log in to your account here and go straight to your Order History if you’re already logged in. If a tracking number was provided, you will be able to see exact shipping details.
No, Guns.com does not have a retail store.
We aim to support your community's local gun stores and sell their products. We want your local gun store to have more business.
No. Per Federal Law, all firearms must be sent directly to a Federal Firearms License (FFL) gun store. Guns.com will make sure that we ship your firearm to a proper FFL gun store closest to your home address.
For firearms, if your selected gun is currently in stock at a local store, you can pick it up immediately! If there is a need to ship the gun to your local FFL, please allow 5-7 days for receipt.
For Optics and magazines it varies based on the shipping option selected (standard, 2 day or next day).
Ammo and Guns.com Merch ship standard and should arrive in 5-7 business days.
All the available shipping options are located here.
No, Guns.com does not currently ship to any APO/FPO.
Your valid state driver’s license and depending on the firearm being purchased and your state regulations, concealed-carry or state issued permit may apply. Check your state requirements here.
No, Guns.com will contact your local FFL, obtain a copy of their license, and verify that it is still current. We take all the hard work off your plate that other retailers make you do!
Guns.com will send you an email once your gun is ready to be picked up.
Transfer Fees are charged by local FFL gun stores to receive a gun on behalf of an individual, as well as perform any background checks and file the required paperwork. These fees vary by store.
Any warranties on NEW firearms are governed by the Manufacturer’s warranty.
Please see our complete return and warranty policy and process here.
Make sure the box you use has no labeling or other shipping indicators visible, and check to make sure the packaging/box doesn’t have any hazardous material indicators on it. Please also make sure the firearm is securely packaged inside the box, and then sealed properly.
Federal, State, and Local laws have various age restrictions for different products. Guns.com must verify that the purchaser of any items is of legal age.
Please visit or ask your local, state, or Federal officials to ensure you are in compliance with the most up to date local laws. It is your responsibility to understand the various laws and ensure that you are in compliance.
You will not need to fill out any paperwork in order for your gun to be delivered to your local FFL dealer. Unlike other online retailers, Guns.com will reach out to them to secure their current Federal Firearms License so that we can ship the gun as quickly as possible. When you pick up your gun, you will need to fill out any paperwork required by the dealer.
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Guns.com Warehouse Clearance Sale: Only select Guns.com used firearm inventory included. All new firearms excluded.
Free Shipping Promotions: Any free shipping promotions do not apply to bulk orders or to expedited shipping. The minimum purchase amount to qualify for each free shipping offer does not include firearms processing fee or tax. Order total calculations used to determine spend level eligibility for promotions will be made after any other discounts, shipping, tax, and other fees are subtracted from the total amount in the cart.
Promotional codes: Cannot be redeemed for cash or gift cards, nor valid toward previous purchases. Sales tax, shipping & handling, and other fees do not qualify toward minimum purchase amount. Offer may not be eligible to be combined with other coupons, discounts, offers, or promotions.Void if altered, copied, transferred, auctioned or sold. No rain checks issued.
All promotions apply to in-stock merchandise only. Promotions have restrictions and expiration dates. Please be sure to review the details and disclaimer associated with the promo code you're trying to use. Promotions may be limited to certain items. Promotions are only valid while eligible supplies last. Promotions do not apply to shipping charges or other fees unless otherwise specified. Promotions not valid for prior purchases. Other restrictions may apply. Guns.com reserves the right to modify or cancel promotions at any time. Please see full terms and conditions here.
These can change due to additional available promotions. For the most up to date information please check out www.guns.com/deals
To make an offer, simply click the "Make an Offer" button on a used gun listing if it appears. Then, enter the amount you'd like to offer and click submit.
The seller will then have 24 business hours to consider your offer (and any others they may have received on that gun) and either accept, decline, or make a counteroffer. If they make a counteroffer, you will have the opportunity to accept or decline.
You will only be allowed to make a single counteroffer, after which you will not be allowed to negotiate on that item for 30 days.
Yes, you can make an offer on many used guns listed on the site. Often times Guns.com is willing to take a reduced price from an interested customer.
No, you can only make an offer on used guns. New gun pricing is often controlled by the Manufacturer, so we are unable to accept offers.
The majority of accepted offers fall in the 80-95% range, but remember that it is up to each seller to decide how much they are willing to accept for any gun.
Once you've reached an agreement on the price of a gun, it will be added to your shopping cart.
You will still need to checkout to buy the gun. Until you do so, others may come in and buy it at a higher price.
Yes. do require you setup a secure Guns.com account. Your account stores your preferred FFL, payment method, and purchase history to give you the best online shopping experience.
The following states are not currently able to participate in auctions, and we are actively working to include them as soon as possible. Customers residing in these states may still purchase firearms through our non-auction process:
Guns.com Auctions will not be available in the following states due to various laws and regulations:
With Guns.com Auctions, we strive to make the purchase process as smooth as possible. We save your chosen FFL and payment method so we can process your purchase and get it on its way as quickly as possible on your behalf.
With an Auction, you can place bids and compete with other registered buyers. The highest bid at the auction’s close wins. The Buy Now option gives you the ability to purchase the firearm instantly at the listed price without bidding in an auction. The Buy Now option is not available once the auction bidding is within 5% of the Buy Now listed price.
Our AutoBid system simplifies your bidding experience. When placing a bid, simply enter the maximum amount that you’d be willing to pay for that listing. The AutoBid feature will automatically place the lowest bid on your behalf to keep you in the lead AutoBid will not exceed the maximum bid you set, If the auction exceeds the limit of your maximum AutoBid bid, you will be notified toplace a new bid to continue competing in that listing’s auction.
For auctions with Starting Bids up to $999.99, bid increments are $5. For auctions with Starting Bids of $1,000 or more, bidding increments are $25.
The 15 Minute Rule keeps bidding fair and competitive. If someone places a bid within the final 15 minutes of an auction, the auction end time automatically extends by 15 minutes. The auction only closes once 15 minutes have passed with no new bids.
After finding a listing that you love, click “Watch” to add the listing to your Watchlist. After logging into your Guns.com account, you can access your auction watchlist from the Customer Dashboard.
Each auction listing includes a Questions & Answers section where you can submit questions specific to that item. The seller, whether it’s Guns.com or one of our trusted dealer partners, will review your question and post a public answer if it’s relevant and hasn’t already been addressed.
Above all else, expect clear, timely communication sent to the email you used to create your account. If you’re outbid, we’ll let you know immediately, so you can jump back in with a new bid. When you win an auction, we’ll notify you of your win, and you’ll have the opportunity to update any of your information including the FFL that we’ll ship to and your payment method. Finally, your order will be processed and shipped out to the local firearm dealer you’ve designated.
If you’re outbid immediately after entering your bid, you will see a notification in the bid window on the listing page.
If you’re in the lead and outbid while away from your phone or computer, we’ll send you an email notification immediately, so you can jump back in with a new bid.
If you use our AutoBid feature and are outbid, another bidder’s Autobid limit exceeds the AutoBid maximum that you’ve placed on the bid window, you will immediately be notified on the listing page and via email that you’ve been outbid.
If you hold the leading bid and later get outbid, you will be notified via email and given the opportunity to update your bid on that listing.
All bids placed are legally binding and may not be cancelled or retracted.
Yes, you may bid on multiple auctions at once. Just remember that an auction bid is a legally binding commitment to purchase the item should you win the auction.
You can find full information about items you’ve bid on as well as bid history for those items in your Customer Dashboard.
Each auction listing provides a link to that items bid history. When you click on the bid history link, you’ll be shown a list of bids in chronological order. Here you can see the date and time of the bid, the first and last letters of the bidder’s email address (the bidder’s information is masked for privacy purposes), the bid amount, and a checkmark if the bid was placed automatically by our AutoBid system.
Congratulations on winning a Guns.com Auction!
There are two simple ways to complete your auction purchase.
#1 – Let our system take care of everything for you. After 24 hours from the auction close, Guns.com will process your payment method on file. You don’t even have to lift a finger!
#2 – Upon completion of the auction, you will receive an email notification which includes a link to update your payment and preferred FFL information and complete your purchase.
Once either of the above scenarios are completed, we’ll ship your auction purchase directly to your chosen FFL. Enjoy!
Prior to the first bid on a listing, the seller has the ability to update the description of that listing. When updates are made, the listing clearly displays those updates along with the date and time that the updates were provided.
Check out our Recently Ended page to see all of the auction listings that have ended in the last 90 days.
*As a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (P.L. 119-21) signed into law in July 2025, the federal tax stamp fee for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs drops from $200 to $0. This change takes effect on January 1, 2026. Any Form 4 submitted on or after this date will no longer require the $200 payment. However, the paperwork, background check, registration, fingerprint, and photo requirements all remain.
The $200 transfer tax remains in effect for Machine Guns and Destructive Devices.
Yes, if you live in a state that permits suppressor ownership under federal law. The basic requirements include:
Buying a silencer online is simple with Guns.com. Just follow these four steps:
This straightforward process applies to anyone living in the 42 states where silencers are legal.
To legally own a silencer, you must be at least 21 years old, reside in a state that allows suppressor ownership, and have no felony convictions. Starting January 1, 2026, the tax on NFA items is $0 when completing a Form 4 application for silencers.
To check the status of your ATF transfer, call the NFA Branch at (304) 616-4500. You’ll need to provide your name (or the name of your trust or corporation), the suppressor’s serial number, and the name of the transferor (as listed in your confirmation email). The ATF can give an estimated approval time, but keep in mind that this timing can vary. If your application was submitted on paper, approval might take 2-4 weeks to be mailed to us. We’ll notify you as soon as we receive it so you can pick up your suppressor.
eForm 4 suppressor approvals are now taking just a few days for both individual and standardized trust submissions, marking historically fast approval times.
The following states permit private ownership of silencers: AL, AR, AK, AZ, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, ND, NE, NV, NH, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY. Note that some restrictions may apply, such as in Vermont, where suppressors can only be used for hunting after July 1, 2020. In California, silencer ownership may be allowed for those with a valid FFL. Please note, Guns.com does not ship silencers to the following states, no matter the legality: CA, CT, DE, HI, IL, MA, NY, NJ, RI.
No, you don't need a "Class 3" license to own a silencer. However, you do need to pay for a one-time tax stamp when purchasing the suppressor, similar to a sales tax. There are no ongoing fees or licenses required after this initial tax.
No, owning a silencer does not cause you to lose any rights, nor does it mean the ATF will conduct random searches of your home. This concern often stems from a misunderstanding about needing a "Class 3" license, which only applies to dealers, not buyers.
Currently, suppressor approvals are taking only a few days for both trust and individual submissions. For the latest approval times, check out our ATF Wait Time Tracker. Contact us if you have specific questions about the purchasing or registration process for silencers.
The local NFA FFL you select during checkout will help you complete all the necessary regulatory paperwork to legally own your new suppressor. How to Buy a Suppressor Online
Yes, you can use one silencer with multiple firearms as long as each firearm has the appropriate threading to attach the silencer, and the firearm's caliber is compatible with the silencer.
Yes, a larger caliber silencer can be used with smaller caliber firearms if you have the correct adapters. While not as efficient as a silencer made specifically for the smaller caliber, it still provides significant sound reduction.
There is no difference; the terms are interchangeable. "Silencer" is the legal term, while "suppressor" or "sound suppressor" is more technically accurate since these devices don't completely silence a firearm but reduce the noise.
The noise level of a suppressed firearm varies based on the firearm and the suppressor used. Generally, it will be as quiet as using high-quality hearing protection. For the quietest experience, consider starting with .22 LR suppressors.
The attachment method depends on the firearm and the silencer. Common methods include:
Once your gun is received by Guns.com, our staff will inspect it for condition and functionality; upon inspection approval, your payment will be sent.
You can choose to receive your payment via direct deposit into your bank account, by receiving a physical check in the mail, or via a Guns.com eGift card (which comes with a special bonus!).
We will send you an email that contains a special 16 digit card number and PIN number to use on Guns.com checkout. Guns.com eGift card is only redeemable at Guns.com and is non-refundable.
Once you accept our offer, we will send you a pre-paid shipping label and step-by-step shipping instructions immediately. Prior to shipping, please ensure the firearm is unloaded and do not ship any ammunition. Guns.com will deduct a handling fee from the offer amount if ammo is shipped with the firearm.
There are two shipping options you can choose from:
Before packing your firearm into a box, securely wrap the firearm in bubble wrap or other suitable material, and wrap any accessories separately with bubble wrap. Then add bubble wrap or other material to ensure both the firearm and accessories pass the “shake test”. Not sure what the shake test is? Click here to read full shipping instructions. Once the firearm is securely packaged inside the box, please be sure to seal properly.
If you choose to use your own box, please make sure the box used has no labeling or other shipping indicators visible. Also check that your packaging/box doesn’t have any hazardous material indicators on it.
Our full Shipping Guide houses full shipping instructions and a video on how to ship your firearm.
If you selected to use your own packaging for shipping, you can find your shipping label by going to the "Sell Your Gun Dashboard".
Once you are logged in, click "Submission History". In your list of active offers, locate the Offer ID you are looking to ship. Click "Details" to view that Offer ID. Here you will find your Tracking # which is clickable and downloadable so you can print your label.
Federal law allows an individual to ship a firearm directly to an FFL. https://www.atf.gov/firearms/qa/may-nonlicensee-ship-firearm-common-or-contract-carrier
You can verify our Federal Firearms License below: https://fflezcheck.atf.gov/FFLEzCheck/
FFL# 3-41-xxx-xx-xx-05436
Furthermore, all shipping is handled by a common carrier with a tracking number. Packages are tracked from the moment the customer drops off the firearm at the shipping center until it arrives at our warehouse. As a Federal Firearms Licensee, we follow all BATF regulations, including transfers through the required A&D book. We look forward to providing you with a confident transaction.
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There are a variety of factors that make up the value; age, condition, and overall market in the industry are the main criteria used.
Any digital camera and most phone camera photos are acceptable. Upload images by clicking the upload button on the form. We need images that show blemishes, scratches, dings, as well as overall quality of the firearm.
To see example photos please view our Reference Guide.
If the overall condition varies greatly from the seller’s description and/or sent images, if a different gun is sent from what was entered on the original form, or if the firearm was shipped to guns.com other than specifically instructed, the offer will be null and void and seller will be responsible for a return shipping and handling fee of $50. Guns.com reserves the right to deny any purchase.
You will be able to complete this transaction entirely online. You only need to fill out the completed form describing your gun here. You will then receive an offer via email, which you can accept or decline. Once accepted, we will verify your identity and confirm your preferred method to receive payment.
We will accept a legible image of your valid state government issued drivers license. Check out our reference guide for how to take a picture of your ID.
All offers made by Guns.com are valid for 10 business days from the date you received our offer.
Most any used firearm in good quality and in working condition will be considered. However, Guns.com is not purchasing any NFA firearms at this time.
Guns.com is acquiring quality used firearms for our own inventory.
Yes, your personal data is protected and Guns.com will not share your information.
No, however Guns.com terms and conditions mandate that the seller is the rightful owner, and able to legally possess firearms. Please see Terms and Conditions for full details.
Guns.com intends to only purchase from rightful owners of the firearm, and/or as part of their personal property – NO EXCEPTIONS.
Guns.com will only purchase firearms with a legible serial number, and in compliance with all BATF, federal, state and local laws and regulations.
Firearm serial numbers are located on the frame or receiver.
No.
Yes, Guns.com is a Federal Firearms Licensee located in Burnsville, Minnesota.