08/14/2026
NFA UPDATE. Until ATF provides guidance concerning this development Richards Armory is only processing Form 4s regarding Silencers.
*UPDATED* *TWO*
This is a significant step forward for suppressors and other NFA items, but there is much more to this ruling than what is being spread around on social media.
The August 5th ruling does not simply remove every suppressor from the NFA for everyone nationwide. The court’s injunction applies to the plaintiffs and, where applicable, their members and customers—both current and future.
The federal government also still has time to appeal. The original seven-day stay of the ruling has expired, but the normal appeal period in a civil case involving the federal government is longer.
There are also still important dealer-compliance questions that need clear answers. Suppressors remain defined under federal fi****ms law, and dealers need clear guidance on exactly how covered transactions are to be documented and handled under the Gun Control Act.
As a Federal Fi****ms Licensee, we cannot afford to guess in a legal gray area. Incorrect paperwork or an improperly handled transfer could put both our license and our customers at risk.
Another important issue is that the suppressors currently in our inventory were transferred to us as NFA-regulated items. Until we receive clear guidance on how those suppressors can legally be reclassified or transferred, we have to continue treating them as NFA items and following the procedures under which we received them.
For now, Quick Draw Gun will continue following the current NFA transfer procedures and will not conduct transactions outside of those procedures until we have clear guidance that protects everyone involved.
We are excited about where this ruling may lead, but we would rather wait for clear direction than risk putting one of our customers—or our FFL—in a bad situation.
Thank you for your understanding. We will update everyone as soon as we have reliable information.