Class 2 SOT, Mesa AZ

Suppressors, SBRs & the NFA Process

We're a Type 07 FFL with a Class 2 SOT in Mesa, Arizona. We handle NFA items start to finish, with or without registration, and when there's paperwork involved, fingerprints and photos are done right here — you don't need a separate trip to a kiosk or a police station.

What changed on October 9, 2026

ATF announced that it will no longer enforce the National Firearms Act’s approval, registration, and marking requirements for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and AOWs. That follows the $0 tax that took effect January 1, 2026 — it was $200 for over 90 years — and a federal court ruling in August.

At the federal level, for those four item types:

No Form 4 or Form 1 approval is required, so there’s no federal wait.
No federal registration is required. ATF still accepts Form 1s and Form 4s from anyone who wants to register.

What didn’t change:

They’re still firearms. You’ll fill out a Form 4473 and pass a NICS background check, the same as any gun purchase.
Residency. We can only sell suppressors and AOWs to Arizona residents.
Crossing state lines with an SBR or SBS still requires an approved ATF Form 20 before you travel, whether or not it’s registered.
State law still applies, including in Arizona — see below.

(Machine guns and destructive devices are not covered by this change. They still go through the full NFA process and still carry the $200 tax.)

Two ways to buy

For suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs, you choose:

Without registration (Form 4473 only). Fill out a 4473, pass the background check, and take your item home once it clears. Nothing is filed with ATF. You’ll sign a short disclosure on your receipt.
Registered (Form 4). We file a Form 4 with ATF and hold the item until it’s approved. There’s no tax, and the item is registered to you or your trust.

Why you might still register

Registration costs nothing, and it’s the cautious choice:

This is a policy, not a change in the law. ATF says enforcement could resume if Congress brings back a tax, the court ruling is overturned, or the policy is withdrawn. If that happens, unregistered items would be contraband again. There’s no automatic grandfathering, and an amnesty isn’t guaranteed — there has been only one, in 1968.
Arizona hasn’t addressed it yet. Arizona law treats suppressors, SBRs, and SBSs as prohibited weapons unless they’re “possessed, manufactured or transferred in compliance with federal law” (A.R.S. § 13-3101). ATF has said it can’t tell anyone whether an unregistered item counts for state purposes.
The choice may be permanent. ATF says an item taken off the registry can’t be re-registered without an amnesty. If you leave with an unregistered item, you may not be able to register it later.

We’ll walk you through the tradeoffs, but we can’t tell you which is right for you — that’s a question for an attorney.

What we handle

Form 4473 — Transfers without registration. Buying a suppressor, SBR, SBS, or AOW the same way you’d buy any firearm.
Form 4 — Registered transfers. Buying an NFA item and registering it to you or your trust. The item sits in our inventory until your approval comes back.
Form 1 — Making an SBR or SBS. Registering a short-barreled build of a rifle or shotgun you already own. You file the Form 1 yourself as the maker; we’ll walk you through the eForms submission, do your prints and photos, and handle the engraving.
Form 3 — Dealer to dealer. Sourcing an item we don’t stock. Form 3s are now optional, but we still use them when you want the item registered to you.

Individual or trust?

This only matters if you’re registering. Both work, and each has tradeoffs:

Individual — simplest. One person, one set of prints and photos. Only you can possess the item.
Trust — lets multiple people (a spouse, adult children, co-trustees) legally possess the item, and simplifies what happens to it after you pass. ATF requires each responsible person on the trust to submit prints and photos.

We can talk through which makes sense for your situation. We prepare boilerplate gun trusts on site — that’s document preparation, not legal advice, and we’ll tell you when a question is one for an attorney.

The process, step by step

Without registration

Pick your item. In the shop, or call us and we’ll source it.
Come in with valid photo ID. Suppressors and AOWs are for Arizona residents only.
Form 4473 and background check, same as any firearm.
Sign our disclosure. A short paragraph on your receipt confirming you chose not to register and understand the risks above.
Take it home once your background check clears.

Registered (Form 4)

Pick your item. In the shop, or call us and we’ll source it. If we don’t stock it, a Form 3 brings it in.
Pay. 50% at the time of your order, with the balance due at pickup after your transfer is approved. The item goes into our inventory under your name and can’t be sold to anyone else.
Paperwork, prints, and photos — all on site. Bring valid photo ID and plan on about 40 minutes. If you’re using a trust, bring your trust documents and every responsible person needs to come in.
We submit electronically. ATF eForms.
You wait. Check the ATF’s current processing times for the latest estimate. This fluctuates as submission volumes shift, so expect times to move. We’ll update you if anything changes on your application.
Approval, then pickup. We’ll call you as soon as your approval comes through. You’ll complete a Form 4473 at pickup, same as any firearm.

Already have a Form 4 in progress with us?

It keeps processing — ATF has said it will continue to approve submitted applications. If you’d rather take your item now without registration, talk to us first. ATF will withdraw an application on request, but once an application is withdrawn or an item is taken off the registry, ATF says it can’t be re-registered unless the Attorney General declares an amnesty.

SBRs and SBSs: another change is coming

ATF has said it is building a new approval process for dealer sales of short-barreled rifles and shotguns, separate from the NFA. When it arrives, the SBR and SBS process will change again, and we’ll update this page.

Our NFA fees

Service	Fee
Form 4473 transfer, no registration (item purchased from us)	$0
Form 4473 transfer, no registration (item purchased elsewhere)	$40, same as any firearm transfer
Form 4 transfer (item purchased from us)	$0
Form 4 transfer (item purchased elsewhere)	$100
Form 1 assistance	$100
Engraving	$40
Fingerprints and photos	Included; $40 if you’d like us to keep copies on file

Ready to start?

Call or text 480-359-4197, email sales@odellarms.com, or book an appointment. First suppressor? Call us — it’s a longer conversation than an email, and we’d rather get you the right can than the popular one.