US PALM has announced that its EOS suppressor line, manufactured under license by B&T USA, is uniquely positioned following the federal court injunction in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, which took effect on Aug. 13.
The landmark ruling creates unprecedented opportunity for qualifying consumers to acquire EOS suppressors without the traditional federal NFA registration process, the company said in a release posted to The Outdoor Wire.
The ruling bars enforcement of the National Firearms Act’s suppressor registration and transfer requirements against the named plaintiffs in the case and their customers. This creates a historic opportunity for downstream customers of B&T USA-made suppressors (which include US PALM EOS suppressors) to acquire covered suppressors through a significantly streamlined process.
While much of the suppressor industry is still evaluating the implications of the injunction, EOS occupies a unique position in the market. EOS suppressors are produced under license by B&T USA, a named plaintiff in the case. According to a guidance alert from Michael Faucette, counsel to the commercial plaintiffs and a partner at Wiley Rein LLP, the court’s opinion extends relief throughout the commercial distribution chain, covering distributors, dealers, and downstream customers of suppressors manufactured by the commercial plaintiffs. As EOS suppressors are manufactured under license by B&T USA, covered EOS suppressors may fall within the scope of the injunction as they move through normal commercial channels, subject to compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Customers must still complete an ATF Form 4473, pass a background check, and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as all Gun Control Act requirements remain in effect.
“When we partnered with B&T USA to bring the EOS suppressor line to market, our goal was simple: provide American consumers with access to duty-grade suppressor technology from one of the most respected manufacturers in the world,” said Adam Ruonala, VP of Sales & Marketing for US PALM. “We’re proud to work alongside a company that didn’t just talk about advancing suppressor ownership, but took action and helped lead the effort to expand access for law-abiding consumers. This is a historic moment for the industry, and we’re excited to help make premium suppressor technology more accessible than ever for eligible customers.”
“The federal court injunction is a milestone for the industry, but the work behind it was about something simple: removing an unjustified barrier for law-abiding consumers,” said Ridley Key, CEO of B&T USA. “We’re glad our partners and their customers stand to benefit, and there’s no one we’d rather share this moment with than US PALM. Every EOS suppressor we build carries the same engineering standard we deliver to military and law enforcement customers worldwide, and now more Americans may be able to own one.”
EOS suppressors represent the best of what the US PALM and B&T USA partnership was built to achieve: bringing battle-proven suppressor technology to responsible American consumers. Combining B&T USA’s world-renowned engineering and military-grade performance with US PALM’s commitment to durability and accessibility, the EOS line delivers duty-grade suppression and uncompromising reliability designed to perform in any environment and weather any storm.
For nearly a century, suppressor ownership has been burdened by a regulatory process that limited access through extensive paperwork, registration requirements, and lengthy approval timelines. The injunction now in effect represents a historic opportunity to access EOS suppressors through a significantly simplified process, while continuing to comply with all applicable background check, dealer requirements, and state laws.
“This is an exciting moment not only for US PALM and B&T USA, but for the entire shooting community,” added Adam Ruonala. “We’re proud to stand alongside B&T USA at a historic turning point for our industry. EOS was created to deliver world-class, duty-grade suppressor technology to American consumers, and today that mission carries even greater significance. Thanks to our collaboration with B&T USA and their unique position in this landmark case, downstream customers may now be able to acquire covered EOS suppressors through a process that is simpler and more straightforward than ever before. We’re excited to help usher in a new era of suppressor ownership and what could become the most significant advancement in suppressor accessibility in modern history. Whether it’s the EOS-AK, EOS-30/ EOS-30Ti, or EOS-556, American shooters now have unprecedented access to proven suppressor technology built to perform when it matters most.”
