Griffin Armament Suppressor Wait Times (2026)

Wondering how long it takes to get a Griffin Armament suppressor approved? The wait time depends on the ATF's national queue, not on which brand of suppressor you buy. Once you file your Form 4, your application goes into the same queue regardless of whether you bought a Griffin Armament can, a SilencerCo, or a YHM. The current wait times are at the top of this page.

About Griffin Armament

Griffin Armament makes a range of rifle and pistol suppressors. The Optimus is a popular multi-caliber rifle can, and the Recce series offers compact 5.56 options.

Key Griffin Armament products

Griffin Armament's most popular product lines include: Optimus, Recce, Bushwhacker, Revolution. Each is designed for different use cases (rifle vs pistol, hard-use vs precision, multi-cal vs single-cal), and the ATF approval wait time is the same for all of them.

Current NFA wait times for Griffin Armament suppressors

The wait time above is what you can expect when you file a Form 4 for a Griffin Armament suppressor. It applies to all of their products equally — ATF doesn't have separate queues per brand.

How to file for a Griffin Armament suppressor

1. Pick the specific Griffin Armament model you want. Griffin Armament makes Optimus, Recce, Bushwhacker, Revolution and the right one for you depends on caliber, host firearm, and use case.
2. Buy through a dealer. Silencer Shop and Silencer Central both stock Griffin Armament suppressors and offer eForms filing (faster).
3. Submit your Form 4 through the dealer's eForms kiosk or paper-file through the ATF.
4. Wait. Average wait is shown above; the Griffin Armament will ship to your local FFL/SOT after approval.

Griffin Armament vs other brands

Wait time isn't the differentiator between Griffin Armament and other brands — all silencers go through the same ATF queue. The differences are in sound suppression, weight, length, mounting system, materials, and warranty. See our suppressor guide for help choosing.

FAQ: Griffin Armament suppressors

How long does it take to get a Griffin Armament suppressor approved?

See the current wait time at the top of this page. It's the same as for any other brand because ATF processes all Form 4s in a single national queue.

Do I need a trust for a Griffin Armament suppressor?

You can file as either a trust or an individual. Trust filings take a few days longer to process because the trust adds an extra review step. See trust vs individual.

Can I buy Griffin Armament suppressors online?

Yes. Silencer Shop, Silencer Central, and most major online NFA dealers stock Griffin Armament suppressors. You still need to file the Form 4 through a dealer — you can't buy directly from the manufacturer as an individual.

What's the most popular Griffin Armament suppressor?

Among Griffin Armament's lineup (Optimus, Recce, Bushwhacker, Revolution), sales rankings shift year to year. Check the latest Griffin Armament catalog or ask a dealer which models are moving fastest in your caliber.