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Latest Suppressor Tests
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Anthem L2
Liberty Precision Machine
Sound
124.21dB
LIAeq100ms
Shooter's ear · 16" AR-10 · 7.62x51 Lake City M80

Sierra 5
Dead Air
Sound
122.9dB
LIAeq100ms
Shooter's ear · 14.5" AR-15 · 5.56 Lake City M193

Tisha 5.56
Stealth Additive Works
Sound
120.3dB
LIAeq100ms
Shooter's ear · 14.5" AR-15 · 5.56 Lake City M193
NFA Data
NFA Wait Times
Data as of February 2026
Processing Times
| Form | eForms | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1 | 49 days | 64 days |
| Form 4 Individual | 6 days | 30 days |
| Form 4 Trust | 25 days | 20 days |
Processed Year-to-Date
| Form | Submitted | Finalized |
|---|---|---|
| Form 1 | 114,431 | 59,527 |
| Form 4 | 557,298 | 503,149 |
| Total NFA eForms | 909,507 | 798,781 |
| Total NFA Forms | 922,537 | 810,828 |
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