Buying a suppressor used to mean a $200 tax, a stack of paperwork, and a months-long wait. In 2026, two out of three of those things are still true — but the price just got a lot friendlier. If you've been putting off your first can because of the cost, this is the year to take a serious look. Here's everything you need to know before you buy: what changed in the law, what hasn't, how to pick the right suppressor for your setup, and how the purchase process actually works from start to fin …