NFA SALES AND TRANSFERS
Local Class 3/SOT Dealer for Suppressors and SBRs
K3 Armory sells and transfers National Firearms Act (NFA) regulated items like silencers and short-barreled rifles in the Midlothian, Moseley, Chesterfield and Richmond, VA areas.
And there has never been a better time to get started. As of January 1, 2026, the federal $200 NFA tax stamp has been reduced to $0 for suppressors and SBRs. The ATF registration process, paperwork, and approval wait still apply — but the biggest financial barrier to NFA ownership is gone.
That paperwork process can feel intimidating the first time. That’s where we come in. We complete the ATF forms correctly, submit everything through the ATF eForms system, store your item securely until your approval, and complete your final transfer and background check when it’s time to take your item home.
We built our own online submission portal to make NFA transfers as painless as possible. You get a secure personal link to enter your information, upload your documents and fill out your forms on your own time. Once your transfer is approved, that same link becomes a permanent digital home for your tax stamp — pull it up anytime, including while traveling, since the ATF recommends keeping proof of your approved stamp on hand.
NFA Transfer Fees
Purchase and/or transfer of NFA-regulated items like silencers on ATF Form 4 and short barrel rifles on ATF Form 1.
Suppressor or SBR NFA Transfer
$60 for the transfer of items purchased directly from us only.* Electronic Fingerprints (.EFTs) required. A NFA Gun Trust is recommended.
Transfer Fee Includes:
- Appointment to correctly complete your ATF Form 4
- eForm electronic submission to the ATF
- Secure storage of your item until ATF approval
- Appointment to complete your Form 4473 and SP-65 forms, and background check at pickup
- Access to our convenient online NFA Tracker Portal to submit information and track application status
- FREE passport style photo ($10 value)
- FREE printed copy of your approved tax stamp on thick card stock paper and then laminated ($10 value)
- FREE online access to your approved tax stamp anytime through our NFA Tracker Portal
* Items purchased from another dealer and shipped to us for an inbound transfer are $80 for the first item and $60 for each additional serialized item.
Short Barrel Rifle Registration
Electronic Fingerprints (.EFTs) required. A NFA Gun Trust is optional but recommended.
Transfer Fee Includes:
- Appointment to correctly complete your ATF Form 1
- eForm electronic submission to the ATF
- Access to our convenient online NFA Tracker Portal to submit information and track application status
- By appointment with convenient service hours
- 5-star rated customer service and support
- Online booking and payment
- Comfortable home-based location
- FREE passport style photo ($10 value)
- FREE printed copy of your approved tax stamp on thick card stock paper and then laminated ($10 value)
- FREE online access to your approved tax stamp anytime through our NFA Tracker Portal
Federal law requires you to apply for and receive ATF Form 1 approval before you build or configure your SBR.
Payment is preferred at time of booking through our secure website — or by cash at your appointment.
First suppressor
and need everything?
Choose the New Recruit NFA Package. It bundles your transfer fees, NFA gun trust, and electronic fingerprints into one discounted price!
Have a gun trust
and EFT fingerprints?
Perfect – you’re a few steps ahead in the process already! You just need the standard NFA Transfer for a Suppressor or SBR service described above.
How the NFA Transfer Process Works
If you’re local to the Richmond, VA area and can visit our location in Midlothian, here’s how the process works to purchase/transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) suppressor, silencer or SBR from start to finish.
Purchase directly through K3 Armory from our stock or distributor catalogs (and save on your transfer fee), or purchase from another dealer/online retailer and have it shipped to us as an inbound NFA transfer. If the seller doesn’t have us on file, no problem — contact us and we’ll send them a copy of our FFL/SOT license directly.
Not sure which suppressor is right for you? Take our quick Suppressor Finder Quiz and I’ll personally recommend the right can for your setup.
If purchased from our distributor catalog or from another dealer, that vendor will complete and submit an ATF Form 3 to request approval to transfer the NFA item to K3 Armory. That process usually takes a few days to a week. Once approved, they will ship the item to us. We’ll confirm receipt of your item once it arrives and instruct you to book your first appointment.
After you’ve been notified that your item is here, prepay your NFA Transfer service fee online. Cash is also accepted at the time of your transfer appointment. This service fee is due regardless of ATF approval or background check results.
Next schedule your Suppressor/SBR NFA transfer appointment online — we’re a home-based FFL/SOT and operate by appointment only, which means no waiting in line behind a crowded gun counter.
Collect the required documents and information that you’ll need for your first appointment. Refer to the FAQs below for a full list of everything that you will need to bring.
We’ll sit down together to complete your ATF Form 4 (or Form 1), capture your EFT fingerprints (if applicable), set up your NFA gun trust (if included), and collect your additional documents. We then submit everything electronically through ATF eForms. The federal tax stamp is now $0 — you pay nothing to the ATF.
The ATF processes your application and conducts a background check on every responsible person. Approval times vary — usually from a few days to a few months. Your item stays securely stored at K3 Armory the entire time. We’ll notify you as soon as your approval arrives.
Once your Form 4/Form 1 is approved, schedule your final Suppressor/SBR NFA Transfer appointment for pickup.
At your pickup appointment, you’ll complete the ATF Form 4473, present proper identification, and pass the Virginia State Police (VSP) SP-65 background check. Approval usually takes just a few minutes.
Once approved you’re ready to take your NFA item home! Keep a copy of your approved tax stamp with your item — you’re now a registered NFA owner.
Frequently Asked Questions
The process to purchase and transfer a National Firearms Act (NFA) item like a suppressor, silencer or SBR in Midlothian, VA can be confusing! These FAQs should help with common questions.
Yes. Suppressors and SBRs are legal to own in Virginia, provided they are registered with the ATF through the process described above.
No. As of January 1, 2026, the federal transfer/making tax for suppressors and SBRs was reduced to $0. You still submit the application and receive an approved “tax stamp” — it just doesn’t cost anything.
Yes! We have access to major distributor catalogs. Buying through us saves you $20 per item on your transfer fee — contact us for a quote before ordering elsewhere!
Not sure what to ask for? Take our Suppressor Finder Quiz and I’ll recommend the right one for you.
All NFA Transfer and ATF Form 4/Form 1 submissions require the following:
- Full legal name, address, contact details and basic biographic information.
- A valid government-issued photo ID with your current Virginia address (issued at least 30 days before your appointment).
- A Passport-style photo of yourself. Review important pose and file format requirements with examples here.
- Your Electronic fingerprint .eft file. If you don’t have one, purchase fingerprint scan service from us to be completed at your first appointment. We only submit with EFTs and do not accept paper and ink fingerprint cards.
- If you’re filing as a trust instead of an individual, bring a PDF file of your NFA Gun Trust. If you don’t have one, purchase one from us. The trust must be notarized and witnessed.
- Your personal ATF eForm Account username and password. Refer to the FAQ below for complete setup instructions.
- Patience. The NFA application and approval process takes time.
Yes. K3 Armory only submits electronic fingerprint .EFT files with ATF Form 1 and Form 4 submissions. We do not deal with ink pad fingerprint cards. Learn more about our EFT Fingerprint service.
No, you can apply as an individual. But a trust allows other people you designate (spouse, family members) to legally possess and use your NFA items, and it simplifies estate planning. Most of our customers choose a trust — it’s included in the New Recruit Package. Learn more about our NFA Gun Trusts.
You will need to create a personal ATF eForms user account in order to provide your Username and PIN. Registration is simple using the following steps:
- Go to eforms.atf.gov in your browser.
- Scroll down to the green “Register” button on the right side and click it.
- Type in your information exactly the same as what was provided to K3 Armory. This includes email, name, and address.
- At the top of the page, you will see an autogenerated “Username.” Write this down for safekeeping.
- Before clicking the final “Register” button, make sure you have your pin written down as well.
- Click “Register” and complete the process.
- To ensure you have the correct information, log into the system and make sure the registration was successful.
- Your eForms Username and PIN (not password) will be necessary in order to submit your eForm, so make sure to safeguard it and bring it to your transfer appointments.
You can quickly take a passport style photo with your smart phone. Detailed photo requirements that must be followed and examples can be found here.
No. Federal law prohibits you from taking possession of an NFA item until your Form 4 is approved by the ATF. K3 Armory stores your item securely until your approval arrives.
Processing times vary and have fluctuated significantly with the surge in applications since the tax dropped to $0. Contact us for current estimates.
Need help finding the right silencer?
Check out our Suppressor Finder Quiz. Just answer a few quick questions about your firearm, how you plan to use it, and your budget — and we will personally recommend the right silencer for your setup.