FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How much decibel reduction you get from your BANISH suppressor depends on which type of firearm and what caliber and load option you use. Rest assured, however, that each BANISH suppressor will reduce the decibel level from your firearm by an average of 30 Decibels, bringing the level well below the threshold for hearing damage. Also know that suppressors do not really eliminate all sound from the shot. That is a myth created by the film industry. Suppressors also are not able to reduce the sound of the sonic boom created by the bullet as it breaks the sound barrier.
If you filed as an individual for your tax stamp with the ATF, you must be in possession of the suppressor at all times. Your buddy can use it, but you have to be present. If you filed as a trust, you would have to have your buddy listed as part of the trust to be able to take your suppressor and use it.
Yes, the ATF requires you to have a separate tax stamp for every suppressor you own, regardless of what kind it is. If you set up a trust for your suppressor, each suppressor is covered under a separate trust and the trust owns the tax stamp, too.
No, you do not need to notify the ATF if you decide to relocate. They don’t track that information.
It is a good idea to carry a copy of your tax stamp with you when you are away from your home with your suppressor. You don’t necessarily have to have the original but having a copy can save you a lot of headaches should you get checked.
Yes, you can add any silencer to a trust after you buy it by filing as an individual. Just keep in mind a few things. You will need to have legal help is setting up the new trust and adding in the silencer. There will likely be fees involved, but we can’t predict what those will be. There is also the issue of a tax stamp. If you transfer your silencer to a trust, you will need to buy a new tax stamp for it under the trust, according to the ATF.
It is possible that filing as an individual will take less time for approval than a trust. However, the approval times have been speeding up greatly as of late, and the difference in approval times between a trust and an individual filing have been getting much closer to each other.
Yes! As a thank you for your service, we offer all U.S. military members, veterans, and current law enforcement personnel up to 20% off MSRP through ExpertVoice. To sign up follow these steps:
1. Click here to sign up and follow the prompts on the screen.
2. Create your profile – please include all information for shipping.
3. Request to join your team.
4. In 24-72 hours you’ll receive an email – make sure to click the link to verify your account and you’re all set!
No. BANISH Suppressors are only available within the United States and are not sold to individuals or dealers outside the country. They can be purchased in any of the 42 states where suppressors are legal.