Recommended Texas Class 3 Dealers
Are you looking for a Class 3 dealer in Texas to purchase an NFA firearm? If so, you may be best served by using a Class 3 dealer who sells NFA firearms, such as silencers, machine guns, short barreled rifles (SBRs), and short barreled shotguns (SBSs), on a regular basis. Generally, they will be more familiar with the ATF’s transfer process, including required ATF applications and other paperwork, than the occasional Class 3 dealer will be, which may save some time and frustration during the transfer process.
Before getting into the recommendations, let me be clear that this not a list that Class 3 dealers can request to be on. Class 3 dealers are not added to this list until I have had multiple positive reviews from my gun trust clients.
If you have had a positive experience with a Class 3 dealer and believe the Class 3 dealer should be on this list, please let me know. I would also appreciate recommendations for other Texas-based providers of gun-related services, such as barrel threading, engraving, CHL instructors, etc.

Capitol Armory
Capitol Armory is Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) specializing in NFA / Class 3 weapons, specifically suppressors located in Cedar Park, Texas. They strive to offer excellent customer service and the best products for enthusiasts, law enforcement, and military personnel. With a blend of technology and easy to use website, they streamline the NFA / Class 3 purchase for the end consumer. Capitol Armory keeps overhead low so they can pass the savings on to you, the customer. They focus on customer service and all things NFA / Class 3. If you browse Capitol Armory’s catalog, and you’ll notice they carry most major brands, including AAC, Gemtech, SureFire, SilencerCo, SWR, Thunder Beast, Suppressed Armament Systems (SAS), and YHM. More than likely they have what you’re looking for in stock. You can purchase what you want online with their easy ordering system. The process is simple and hassle free, and Capitol Armory maintains communication throughout the entire transaction.
2000 Windy Terrace, Ste. 1A
Cedar Park, TX 78613
(512) 879-1068

Arlington Gun Academy
Arlington Gun Academy’s goal is to promote safety and education in the ownership and use of all firearms. Additionally, they also offer the required certification course to be submitted as a part of an application to the State of Texas for a Concealed Handgun License (CHL). Arlington Gun Academy is centrally located in the middle of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. They have students attend from Arlington, Mansfield, Fort Worth, Dallas, Hurst, Euless, Bedford, and as far away as Houston and Lubbock. Their instructors are certified by the Texas Department of Public Safety to teach the Concealed Handgun Licensing Class, as well as having been certified by the National Rifle Association as Instructors. Many of their instructors are current law enforcement and military. Arlington Gun Academy is also a Federal Firearms Licensed Dealer (FFL) and a Class 3 SOT.
5904 S. Cooper St., Ste. 104-263
Arlington, TX 76017
(817) 231-0125