Class 3 NFA Dealer
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Since 2011, FreeState Gun Range has steadily grown to be a well-respected class 3 firearms dealer in the State of Maryland.
Current Processing Times
Last updated June 30, 2022.
Statistical information on average processing times of applications that are filled out correctly and completely.
What is a Class 3 Weapon?
Several weapons are restricted under Title II and include the following:
Silencers: A silencer or suppressor is any device that is used to muffle or diminish the sound of a gunshot on a portable firearm. This also includes any parts used to build a silencer or suppressor. Examples: Gemtech MIST25, AAC Element 4, YHM Sidewinder. 42 States permit silencer ownership, including Maryland!
Machine Guns: According to the NFA, a machine gun is defined as "[a]ny weapon which shoots, is designed to shoot or can be readily restored to shoot, automatically more than one shot without manual reloading, by a single function of the trigger." This definition includes any frame, receiver, or parts to make a machine gun. The State of Iowa does not allow machine guns. Examples: AK-47 rifle, M16 rifle, M4A1 rifle.
Short-Barreled Rifles (SBR): A rifle is a shouldered firearm that has spiral grooves inside the gun barrel and can fire one bullet at a time. A short-barreled rifle has a barrel of fewer than 16 inches or an overall length of fewer than 26 inches, as defined by the NFA. This also includes any weapon made from a rifle that is of the same dimensions. The stock must be extended on folding stock rifles when measuring the length. Pistols with shoulder stocks may be considered short-barreled rifles if they meet other requirements. Check with experts like those at Wendl's Weapons if you are unsure about your firearm. Examples: semiautomatic Glock pistol with shoulder stock, Wilson Combat SBR Tactical rifle, sawed-off rifles. Please note: Maryland has specific regulations on SBR that differ from federal law.
Short-Barreled Shotguns (SBS): An SBS is any shotgun having a barrel less than 18 inches long, or any weapon made from a shotgun that is less than 26 inches long. A shotgun is a shoulder-fired, smooth bore firearm. Examples: H&K Fabarm FP6, Seraphim Armoury 9" SBS, customized "sawed-off" shotguns.
Any Other Weapon (AOW): This is a miscellaneous weapons category. According to the NFA, an AOW is " any weapon or device capable of being concealed on a person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive." Examples: a cane gun, a pen gun, pistol with a forward grip.
What is the purchase process?
To purchase a silencer the following qualifications apply:
Reside in one of the 42 states that currently allow civilian ownership… Maryland is one of them!
Be a resident of the United States.
Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm.
Pass a BATFE background check.
Be at least 21 years of age to purchase from a dealer.
We offer a full-service experience at FreeState! Plus you get to shoot your silencer as you wait!
Choose the silencer you want to purchase and make a payment in full.
You will be assigned a FreeState NFA team member that will walk you through the eForm 4 processes. This includes fingerprinting & passport photos ($50) and how to pay the $200 tax stamp.
You will need to complete the eForm 4 either as an individual or trust. Which entity you choose to purchase under is up to you, but we recommend getting qualified advice from a knowledgeable source, such as an attorney who is well-versed in NFA law. We can report that many people are utilizing trusts, be certain your trust does not violate the NFA; the repercussions can be substantial. That is why we partnered up with National Gun Trusts. Their NFA Gun Trusts have successfully been used all over the United States they are approved for use in all 50 states. Their nationally certified attorney drafted and reviewed ATF 41F compliant NFA Gun Trusts offer amazing value for the price. NFA Gun Trusts are only $59.95! Buy your NFA Gun Trust Today!
Please let us know if you have any additional questions!