Silencers, SBR, SBS, AOW were fully deregulated from the NFA on 10/9/2026

1. Select and complete the purchase of your NFA Item.
2. Complete ATF Form 4 (5320.4) in duplicate.
3. We can take your photo onsite or provide a passport sized color photo (2″ x 2″) to both Form 4’s.
4. We can take your fingerprints in duplicate on FBI Form FD-258. 
5. Complete Citizenship Certification ATF Form 20 (5330.20).
6. We will assist you in obtainining an online account and submit your completed application to BATFE.
7. Transfer of the NFA firearm may be made only upon approval of the ATF Form 4 by the NFA Branch. If the application is approved, the original form with the cancelled stamp affixed showing approval will be returned. 
8. Complete a Form 4473 (no NICS check required) when you pick up your NFA item.

If you are applying as a trust or legal entity receiving an NFA firearm in the name of a trust or other legal entity as the transferee on a Form 4, or Form 5, the following information is applicable to your applications:

1. all responsible persons named in the trust or legal entity are required to undergo a background check.
2. all responsible persons must complete the Form 5320.23 with photo attached and provide two FD-258 fingerprint cards in order to initiate the required background check.  .
3. The applicant and all responsible parties shall forward a completed copy of the application to the chief law enforcement officer of the locality in which the applicant or transferee is located.  In addition, all responsible persons must also submit a completed copy of Form 5320.23, to the chief law enforcement officer of the locality in which the responsible person resides.
4. All applications to transfer NFA firearms must be submitted on Form 4 or Form 5. Also, a Form 5320.23 must be completed by each responsible person of a trust or legal entity.

Click to download a Sample Completed ATF Form 5320.23 NFA Responsible Person Form (for Trusts and Legal Entities)

We will provide all required forms and assist you throughout the application process, including taking your fingerprints and photo. We will submit your completed application to the ATF NFA Branch. We will also securely store your purchase for you pending paperwork approval (prior to 2026, typically between 2 weeks and several months)

For an Individual

• $ 200 tax payable to the BATF for each NFA Item.
• NO Processing Fee for NFA Items purchased from Deputy Big Shot!
• $ 200 processing fee to Deputy Big Shot to individuals for NFA Items purchased elsewhere.

For a Trust or Legal Entity 

• You must first properly establish your trust or legal entity prior to making application.
• $100 Processing Fee for NFA Items purchased by a Trust or Legal Entity from Deputy Big Shot.
• $ 200 Processing fee for the trust payable to Deputy Big Shot for NFA Items purchased elsewhere.
• $   25 Additional Processing Fee for Each Additional Responsible Party Application.