Moving with a Supressor

[thedudeabides]

I have a suppressor (Class II silencer) on a non-nfa firearm. I am looking to possibly move out of state. Do I need to notify ATF or do anything other than put it in the car?

 

[indyjoe]

You require approval from the BATF before moving a Title II device between states (temporarily to shoot it or to move.) I believe this is form [SIZE=-1]5320.20.[/SIZE]

 

[Scutter01]

You require approval from the BATF before moving a Title II device between states (temporarily to shoot it or to move.) I believe this is form [SIZE=-1]5320.20.[/SIZE]

IIRC, suppressors do not need a transport form just to temporarily take it out of state. I think that's the only Title II firearm that's exempt from the Form. However, with any NFA device, if you are permanently changing your state of residence, you DO need to file with the BATFE.

 

[Scutter01]

Here's a thread with more info and supporting documentation.

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...lling_out_of_state_with_sound_suppressor.html

 

[mjrducky]

A post from Shooter521

You can take a can across state lines without having to file a Form 5320.20 like you would for a machine gun or SBR. Assuming, of course, that it is legal to possess said can in the state you're going to.

 

[ryknoll3]

IIRC, suppressors do not need a transport form just to temporarily take it out of state. I think that's the only Title II firearm that's exempt from the Form. However, with any NFA device, if you are permanently changing your state of residence, you DO need to file with the BATFE.

Do you have a citation that you have to file for a permanent move? If the law doesn't require permission for interstate transport of suppressors or AOW's, you don't have have to get permission to move.

 

[Scutter01]

Do you have a citation that you have to file for a permanent move? If the law doesn't require permission for interstate transport of suppressors or AOW's, you don't have have to get permission to move.

No, I can't find a citation for that, so it does look like you're correct in that suppressors don't need permission even if you're relocating your residence to another state.

 

[crarndtii]

Great info! Thanks guys. I take my huntertown to visit friends and family sometimes. I didn't think about moving states with it though. Great info!