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On August 14, 2026, Bauer Precision made firearms history. We completed our first suppressor transfer on a standard ATF Form 4473. No Form 4. No $200 tax stamp. No months-long wait for ATF approval. Just a background check and the customer walked out the door with their suppressor the same day. This is not a drill. It is not a headline we are borrowing. It happened at our counter, and it is happening now. Here is everything you need to know about what we are doing, what qualifies, and what has n …

Dead Air’s “Hush Money Promo”: Score $300 Back on Your Next Can (Here’s How) If you’ve been eyeing a Dead Air can, now’s the moment. Dead Air Silencers just launched the Hush Money Promo. A limited-time offer that drops $300 in store credit (via promo code) into your inbox for every qualifying centerfire suppressor you buy this fall. Stackable codes, quick turnaround, and plenty you can spend it on. Let’s break it down. TL;DR (At-a-Glance) What: &l …

The passage of H.R.1, better known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill,” is a major win for firearms owners. Especially those interested in getting into suppressors or short‑barreled rifles and shotguns. While we at Bauer Precision would’ve preferred the original version of the bill that removed suppressors and SBRs from the NFA entirely, what passed is still the most significant step toward deregulation we’ve seen in a long time. Starting January 2026: No More $200 Tax As of …

Congress just handed NFA reform a major setback: the Senate parliamentarian removed critical Hearing Protection Act (HPA) and SHORT Act provisions from the famed “Big Beautiful Bill” under the Byrd Rule. This means suppressors, SBRs, and AOWs are not being deregulated or tax‐stamp exempted—at least for now. What This Means for Suppressor Owners & Buyers Regulations remain unchanged - NFA items still require Form 4 filings, fingerprinting, and a $200 Tax Stamp. The dream of …

For Firearm Enthusiasts and Our Valued CustomersIn a landmark decision that resonates with firearm enthusiasts and our customers, a federal judge has issued a nationwide injunction against the enforcement of the pistol brace ban (ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F). This ruling marks a significant moment in the ongoing debate over firearm regulations and the Second Amendment.What Happened?The U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk's decision in the case of Britto v. ATF has put a halt to the Bureau o …