Buying process

Ohio Suppressor Purchase Process:

  1. Find an FFL/SOT Dealer: Locate a gun store licensed to deal with NFA (National Firearms Act) items like suppressors. They will be your point of contact for the entire process. (TiGuard Technologies, we do digital fingerprinting and passport photos. Also we can help you with the ATF E forms)
  2. Purchase and Paperwork:
      • Complete ATF Form 4: Your dealer will help you fill out this application for transfer and registration.
      • Provide Biometrics & Photos: Regardless of individual or trust, you'll need two sets of fingerprints (Form FD-258) and two passport-style photos. If using a trust, all "responsible persons" (grantors/trustees) must do this.
      • Submission: Submits the completed eForm 4 and all supporting documents to the ATF.
    • The Waiting Game: The ATF conducts a thorough background check and processes your application. This can take 1 week or a few months.
    • Approval & Pickup: Once approved, the ATF sends the stamped Form 4. You'll then go to the dealer and take your suppressor home.

    Out-of-state buyers 

    The suppressor must first be sent from our FFL (TiGUARD)  to another FFL/SOT in the your (the buyers) home state. Your local dealer will help you through the ATF forms process. Make sure you contact them before purchasing.

    Step 1: The Dealer-to-Dealer Transfer 

    This is the transfer from your business to the buyer's chosen local dealer.

    1. Find a Local Dealer:  You the buyer must contact a local firearms dealer in your state who is also a licensed Special Occupational Taxpayer (SOT). This dealer will handle the final transfer to you. You the buyer, needs to provide the chosen dealer's information. At check out you can select your local dealer from our dealer locator.
    2.  TiGUARD Transfer- We will contact the FFL dealer you selected and verify, then we will submit the paperwork for the transfer to your dealer.
    3. Dealer ships the Suppressor: Once the Form 3 is approved by the ATF, we ship the suppressor to the buyer's chosen dealer.

    Step 2: Local Dealer-to-Buyer Transfer 

    This is the transfer that directly involves you the customer and the Form 4 requirements. This entire step is handled by your local dealer, not by TiGUARD. But you can always call us with questions.

    1. The Local Dealer Receives the Suppressor: Once your shipment arrives your local dealer you and the dealer will complete the following requirements.
    2. Handling the Form 4 Requirements: At your local dealer, you will:
      • Complete the Application: Fill information on the Form 4.
      • Provide Fingerprints: Its best to get this done ahead of time
      • Provide Passport Photo: Its best to get this done ahead of time.
      • 4473 Background check: Your dealer will help you fill this out.

    Suppressors cannot be sold in the following states:

    • California

    • Delaware

    • Hawaii

    • Illinois

    • Massachusetts

    • New Jersey

    • New York

    • Rhode Island

    • Washington, D.C.

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