I'm expecting to receive my 1st suppressor this fall and need clarification on a few things . I'm in Idaho, do I need to carry any paperwork or the tax stamp while transporting or using my suppressor? It'll be used on a private range and for hunting, obviously transported to and from .
Suppressors Ist timer questions
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never Take the original. Keep a copy of the stamp on you for general purpose. I have never had anyone ask for my forms outside of a gun range I used once or twice
That's a good idea, to keep copies on a phone if you have it or in email.
You can also scan and then shrink the stamp down and print 'em off too. I used to do fronts and back and I can get four stamps on one sheet of paper front and back. If I were to do it again, I'd only do the fronts. A page with shrunken copies showing who the trustee is would be a good idea too. I keep copies in the truck, toolbox, safe and another set on the workbench. I keep the originals locked up.
I assume that if I come into contact with LEO I'll have to produce documentation? I really don't know what my rights are in this area .
Technically it is a tax document. So no - local LE / pissfir Willy (BLM types) / Dept of Fish and Game - you can tell them all to piss up a rope if you want. You can double down by informing them that you don't need to provide shit to them, but if they want to get an ATF / IRS agent out there - you'd be happy to provide it to the Feds; and you're happy to wait with them until the ATF arrives.
The better approach is to be open, be humble, be gracious, be knowledgable of all of the rules and regs of where you are - right down to where your parked during fire season.
I have been pulled over by our local LE on occasion with NFA plainly visible on the front seat and no one batted an eye. Had several LE contacts while out in the woods, never had anyone ask, or care one way or the other.
Consider this - if you're polite and reasonable to speak with, obvious in manner and practice that you didn't steal it; NFA is a good guy indicator to LE that know what's what. From there on in, its about mutual respect.
IMHO
Certainly not good advice and not really true. It depends on how the state law is written. (underlined portion)
For example, in Texas, the possession of a suppressor is legal PROVIDED that is is registered with the NFA/ATF. (felony of the 3rd degree).
https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/penal-code/penal-sect-46-05.html
The only way to prove that it is registered, is to provide proof via a copy or the aforementioned PDF.
So, yeah, they can ask for it, and it is most prudent to provide it.
However, I have NEVER been asked to show my stamp, but I always carry a copy.
In short, original in a safe place. Copies on your person/phone, backpack, range bag, vehicle... all good places to keep copies. It’s usually easiest to be nice to whatever LEO there is. Depending one where you are you may or may not legally have to show them your paperwork. If your going this far to do everything by the letter of the law then there’s no reason to be rude now.
I was stopped about 2 weeks ago. The Deputy approached my vehicle & my hands were already on the steering wheel. My wallet was also in plain view. I greeted the Deputy, informed him that I was carrying a concealed pistol on my hip, & that I had a few rifles in the back of my SUV w/ a can. I also told the Deputy that I did in fact have my tax stamp in my possession. He smiled & told me to have a great day. A little courtesy goes a long way.
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