#3150059 - 02/03/13 12:42 PM
Hunting with a Suppressor?
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bjohnson
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Is it legal in TN to hunt with a suppressor? Mainly for coyote and deer.
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#3150064 - 02/03/13 12:50 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Yes. You are required to have proof of your ATF licenses on your person while hunting with one.
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#3150075 - 02/03/13 01:09 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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bjohnson
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Ok thanks.
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#3150801 - 02/03/13 10:06 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Grizzly Johnson
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Yes. You are required to have proof of your ATF licenses on your person while hunting with one.
And said suppressor must be in owners possession at all times.... can't let a buddy borrow it and your rifle to hunt elsewhere.... you have to be able to take control of the item at all times.
Friend can use/hunt with it in your presence.... though.
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#3150854 - 02/03/13 10:36 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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pseshooter300
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Just curious what is ATF license?
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#3150867 - 02/03/13 10:47 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Southern Sportsman
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To leagally own a suppressor you have to have special liscensing through the ATF. That must be in your possession while hunting with it.
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#3150873 - 02/03/13 10:51 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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scn
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Just curious what is ATF license?
It is a license issued by the Achohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division ATF) of the US Dept. of Treasury.
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#3151134 - 02/04/13 09:27 AM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Grizzly Johnson
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Just curious what is ATF license? It is a license issued by the Achohol, Tobacco and Firearms Division ATF) of the US Dept. of Treasury.
Basically a $200 tax stamp..... and the ATF can come to your house anytime and ask to see the paperwork and suppressor to make sure the item is still in your control.
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#3151679 - 02/04/13 05:32 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Guys, just for clarification, it isn't a 'license' that is issued by BATFE for you to have a suppressor or any other NFA registered device.
The paperwork that you are required to carry with you is your approved Form 4 from the BATFE for that particular serial numbered suppressor.
It is one sheet (front and back) and has a $200 stamp affixed to the front side, and your photograph and certified law-enforcement signature on the back side.
BATFE has said that they recommend you make photocopies of the original approved form 4 (front and back). You need to carry the COPIES with you when your suppressor is with you to show a law-enforcement officer if you are questioned about it's possession and legality.
The BATFE STRONGLY encourages you to keep the original approved Form 4 in a safe place.
On a personal note, I always carry two copies of the form for each item because past experience with contact with law-enforcement in the field has found it to come in handy.
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#3151701 - 02/04/13 05:52 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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scn
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Thank you for the clarification, Black Belt.
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#3155146 - 02/07/13 03:08 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Yes. You are required to have proof of your ATF licenses on your person while hunting with one.
Im cornfused. Ar's have flash suppressors from the factory. Is this what we are talking about, or by suppressor do we mean silencer?
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#3155167 - 02/07/13 03:29 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Yes. You are required to have proof of your ATF licenses on your person while hunting with one. Im cornfused. Ar's have flash suppressors from the factory. Is this what we are talking about, or by suppressor do we mean silencer?
I took the question to mean silencer.
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#3155271 - 02/07/13 04:29 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Yes. You are required to have proof of your ATF licenses on your person while hunting with one. Im cornfused. Ar's have flash suppressors from the factory. Is this what we are talking about, or by suppressor do we mean silencer?
Some AR's have flash hiders....
What is being talked about is a suppressor.... in Hollywood terms, yes a silencer.
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#3155290 - 02/07/13 05:01 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Wes Parrish
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What is being talked about is a suppressor.... in Hollywood terms, yes a silencer.
"Suppressed" rifles are nothing like they're portrayed by Hollywood movies. "Suppressor" is a very correct term, as the noise is simply "suppressed", and by no means "silenced". Less loud. (Exception can be a .22 rimfire and maybe some other small, low-velocity calibers being very quiet when "suppressed".)
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#3158872 - 02/10/13 04:35 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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matt_brown
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There will always be the super sonic crack until you shoot sub sonic loads
Edited by matt_brown (02/10/13 04:39 PM)
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#3164937 - 02/15/13 11:29 AM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Poleaxe
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Not to mention the back ground check done by your local sheriff. My buddy has one on his 223 that he had to go through the whole process which takes a while but man when he shoots its only as loud as a pellet rifle.
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#3169771 - 02/19/13 02:22 PM
Re: Hunting with a Suppressor?
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Grizzly Johnson
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Not to mention the back ground check done by your local sheriff. My buddy has one on his 223 that he had to go through the whole process which takes a while but man when he shoots its only as loud as a pellet rifle.
If you go the trust route, you go around the CLEO sign-off and fingerprints/passport photos....
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