Supressors

[Marine3531]

I live in Colorado and I know they are suppressors are legal here. I have been doing some homework online and I am going to talk to the local Sheriff Dept. on the 22nd of this
month.

The question I have is, is the process of getting a suppressor the same if you have a CCW? In looking at the things you have you have to do to get one are the same as getting a CCW. Finger prints, background check and pictures taken. Just seems redundant and a waste of money to have it done twice. Is this due to people maybe getting in trouble
in between the time of getting there CCW and getting a suppressor?

The other question I have is does any one know the legal reason why this process has to be done at all? A weapon of any kind needs ammo of course. With the exception of age there are no restrictions what so ever. You could be convicted felon out on bail and still get ammo. One could even buy everything to make there own ammo with no restrictions. There is no point in owning a weapon without ammo just like there is no point to having ammo without a weapon. In saying all this if your buying ammo its safe to say one owns a
weapon.

In my head a suppressor is another accessory to owning a weapon. I was in the Marine Corps and in the Army for a total of 18 yrs with a tour in Iraq. So
I am no stranger to many types of weapons and of course own some of my own.

Beside some congress people having there head up there butt which voting is suppose to take care of, is there a website stating this info?

I am not trying to sound ignorant, but just trying to understand the logistics behind the laws and regulations.

Thanks

[J]

Moved to proper place.

I will have some time tomorrow to answer your questions one by one, but I'm swamped tonight. Hopefully someone can answer a few before then, but if not check back.

[XC700116]

This website will pretty much answer all your questions.

http://www.silencerco.com/ownership/

[SA Friday]

Aurora falls into three counties; Douglas, Arapahoe, and Adams. You are probably screwed for CLEO sign-off on a suppressor transfer (Form 4). Douglas is a new sheriff and nobody knows if he will sign or not. He predecessor would not. Arapahoe has an interim sheriff (i think) and nobody knows if he will sign or not. Once again, his just recent predecessor would not. Adams…. Hell no. It that ever happens, hell froze over.

Your best bet is purchase through a gun trust. The process requires patience and someone with understanding to walk you through it. A few of us not he site sell class III stuff for a living and can walk you through the process. Read the above site link. It will help you understand the basics, drastically narrow down the questions from your original post, and then we can address the left over questions. At work, your questions would be about an hour of time for me to answer and explain. Ya, it can be that daunting at first. On the site, we would have to write a book.

[Tim K]

Yup, a trust is the way to go. It's a few extra dollars up front, but it actually takes less time to set up the trust and fill out the forms than it does to jump through the normal hoops. Seek out NFATrustguy here on the forum.

[Irving]

I live in Colorado and I know they are suppressors are legal here. I have been doing some homework online and I am going to talk to the local Sheriff Dept. on the 22nd of this
month.

The question I have is, is the process of getting a suppressor the same if you have a CCW? In looking at the things you have you have to do to get one are the same as getting a CCW. Finger prints, background check and pictures taken. Just seems redundant and a waste of money to have it done twice. Is this due to people maybe getting in trouble
in between the time of getting there CCW and getting a suppressor?

The other question I have is does any one know the legal reason why this process has to be done at all? A weapon of any kind needs ammo of course. With the exception of age there are no restrictions what so ever. You could be convicted felon out on bail and still get ammo. One could even buy everything to make there own ammo with no restrictions. There is no point in owning a weapon without ammo just like there is no point to having ammo without a weapon. In saying all this if your buying ammo its safe to say one owns a
weapon.

In my head a suppressor is another accessory to owning a weapon. I was in the Marine Corps and in the Army for a total of 18 yrs with a tour in Iraq. So
I am no stranger to many types of weapons and of course own some of my own.

Beside some congress people having there head up there butt which voting is suppose to take care of, is there a website stating this info?

I am not trying to sound ignorant, but just trying to understand the logistics behind the laws and regulations.

Thanks

Glad you're learning, but it sounds like you're gearing up to try and reinvent the wheel. More research and save the headache because it is the way it is. Trust, $200 tax stamp, wait time, etc.

[O2HeN2]

It appears you're asking a lot of "why". Basically, the why's don't matter, it's the way it is.

Actually there is a simple answer as to "why": To discourage ownership. Once you realize that's the entire reason behind the NFA registry, it all makes sense.

O2

[electronman1729]

+1 for NFATrustguy! He got my trust set up for a reasonable price and a quick turn around