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4/18/2025 3:00:55 PM EDT
According to what I have read once an approved FORM 4 comes back a 4473 BC is not required for NFA items, box 28 on form, but PA requires a full PICS for what are classified as "firearms". It is my understanding that a suppressor under PA law is not a "firearm" thus no PICS is required but for perhaps filling out the 4473 for the dealer's records. It is my understanding that this also applies to Trusts if the person picking up the suppressor is listed on the FORM 4.

What has been your experience regarding this?
Thanks
4/18/2025 3:48:11 PM EDT
[#1]
My dealer has me complete the form and files it without running it through the system.    IIRC, there's a box for "Background check already completed" or some such.
4/18/2025 8:09:44 PM EDT
[Last Edit: mak0][Edited] [#2]
Federal law requires no NICS check as long as the person picking up the suppressor was background checked during the NFA process. You are still required to fill out the 4473 however.

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