Frequently Asked Questions

On October 9th, 2026, the ATF published a letter and a press release stating that they will no longer enforce NFA registration of silencers, short barreled rifles, short barreled shotguns, and AOWs (any other weapons). NFA registration is still required for machine guns and destructive devices. Going forward, First Due Firearms will now process all silencer / SBR / SBS purchases on Form 4473s, no Form 4 required!"Under ATF’s guidance, ATF will not enforce the requirements for individuals to apply and receive ATF approval before making or transferring short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, suppressors (silencers), and certain other concealable firearms known in the law as “any other weapons.” ATF also will not enforce the NFA’s registration, tax-stamp or related requirements for those covered items. The $200 tax remains in place for machine guns and destructive devices. The NFA requirements apply in full to those weapons."https://www.atf.gov/news/press-releases/atf-issues-guidance-national-firearms-act-transfers-short-barreled-rifles-short-barreled-shotguns-suppressors-and-certain-other-firearmsIf you still want us to process NFA Form 4 for your purchase, please continue to sign up for an ATF eForms account before coming in. See below! Sign up for an ATF eForms account if you don't already have one. At First Due Firearms, all silencer/NFA sales are filed 100% electronically. You need set up an account by clicking the link below. https://eforms.atf.gov/login Click the green “Register” button, and complete the registration process. Please use full given name to include your full middle.Keep note of the PIN number that you created during registration. The PIN is used at the end of filing, in place of a signature. Keep this number private.This entire process can be completed in house as well if you aren't comfortable doing so ahead of time..When you come in to the shop, you will need:A current driver’s license, with correct address matching your eForms accountYour eForms username (emailed to you after registration), andYour eForms PIN number that you created during registrationDigital fingerprinting and picture are taken in-house.There is a $100 fee for the digitizing of prints, and digital 2”x2” photo. Your digital picture and prints are retained, and don’t need to be taken again. You own these items and can have use of them at any point. In this shop, another shop, or personally for Form1 use.Retention of digital prints will expedite the time needed to file for future purchases.Per new laws, the ATF now charges a $0 tax (per serial number) associated with the filing!!It’s as simple as that. We take care of the rest! ***ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE PAID FOR (IN FULL) AT TIME OF FILING***TOTAL COST: Price of item (plus ME sales tax), $100 digital fingerprinting fee (one-time fee).

As a small shop with an owner that works a full-time job, the doors aren’t open on a regular schedule. The shop is open 4+ days a week from 10am-5pm. The days just rotate around my career. I am flexible, and make myself available as much as possible. Sorry for the inconvenience!

Yes, we offer transfer services. PLEASE MAKE US AWARE AHEAD OF TIME! Read the info on the website you are buying from. Your questions are likely answered there. We charge $40 per serial number (CASH ONLY). For NFA transfers, we charge $150 with digital filing, plus a $65 digital fingerprinting fee, if not on file. For more information on NFA transfers and the process, read our section on NFA items above. ​ Please look over our online inventory or ask first. We might be able to get that gun for you before you buy online, which would save you from paying transfer expenses. Timing of transfers needs to be scheduled by us. Do not follow the tracking and expect to come in the minute the delivery is made.

Yes, as long as the item is available from my distributors. I just require payment up front on special orders.

We offer digital EFT files for Form 1 use. The fee is $100 for fingerprints and picture for use by yourself, or another shop. It is a one-time fee.

100% legal. The ATF now treats silencers sales the same as normal firearm sales as of October 9th, 2026–only the usual Form 4473 is required!

Yes, in fact for $5 extra I offer receipts for what you told your significant other you paid for the items.