For nearly a century, anyone who wanted to legally own a suppressor faced the same obstacle: a $200 federal tax stamp, a holdover from Prohibition-era gun control that hadn't budged a dollar since 1934. That changed on July 4, 2025, when the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law, reducing the National Firearms Act (NFA) transfer tax on suppressors — along with short-barreled rifles (SBRs), short-barreled shotguns (SBSs), and "Any Other Weapons" (AOWs) — from $200 to …

Few categories of firearm accessories generate as much confusion — or as many search queries — as suppressors and forced reset triggers. Both have been the subject of major legal battles, both are frequently misunderstood, and both come with rules that vary sharply depending on where you live. This guide breaks down what each device actually does and summarizes the current legal landscape, so you know what questions to ask before you buy. This article is for general education only. I …