07/29/2025
Curious about the changes around the $200 tax stamp on suppressors? Here is what you’ll want to know:
A major change has been announced regarding the tax stamp for suppressors. In July 2025, both houses of Congress passed, and President Trump signed into law, what is widely referred to as the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” This legislation eliminates the longstanding $200 federal tax stamp requirement for suppressors, short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and any other weapons (AOWs) under the National Fi****ms Act (NFA).
**Key details:**
- The $200 tax stamp for suppressors and certain other NFA items will officially be eliminated starting **January 1, 2026**. Until then, the current fee and process remain in place; suppressor purchases initiated before that date will still require the $200 tax stamp.
- Beginning January 1, 2026, applicants will no longer need to pay the $200 tax, but the rest of the NFA application process (including the ATF Form 4, background checks, and waiting periods) remains unchanged for now. Suppressors will continue to be regulated and registered under the NFA, though the financial barrier will be removed.
- This change is expected to increase demand for suppressors, potentially causing temporary supply shortages and longer ATF processing times during the transition into 2026.
- The move is considered a significant positive step by gun owners and industry advocates, though some are pushing for further deregulation beyond the tax stamp reduction.
**In summary:**
The federal tax stamp for suppressors will be eliminated starting January 1, 2026, thanks to new legislation signed in July 2025. The rest of the NFA process remains in effect, but buyers will save $200 per suppressor after the change. Purchases before 2026 will still require the tax stamp and fee.
