ATF sure taking their good sweet time!

[lobo56]

My last one which I got about 60 days ago took 13 months. The new system is supposed to take 90 days.

New System????

 

[lobo56]

Here is where you can check the average times.

Current Processing Times | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

As of Sept. 1, 2024 Statistical information on average processing times of applications that are filled out correctly and completely.

www.atf.gov

It's usually pretty accurate, just remember that's an Average. Some faster and some slower. Just got back an EForm 4 I did for a customer from August 30, 2022. Seems like 8 months is average times on most of the ones I submit. The fastest I ever got one back was 10 weeks. I'm sure that examiner got fired for being so fast.

Probably about how much time it actually takes, but they punish us for near a year!

 

[lobo56]

Let's put it this way.............all this wait time BS is exactly that! It should not take anywhere near the amount of time that it now takes, if even the process should be necessary! Just my opinion!

 

[westexhunt]

Let's put it this way.............all this wait time BS is exactly that! It should not take anywhere near the amount of time that it now takes, if even the process should be necessary! Just my opinion!

What gets me is I have 5 items pending and they are too mismanaged and corrupt to just lump them together and process as one item. One time (pre e-file) I did have a suppressor that had been in process for quite a few months, then bought another and they approved both at the same time. The second can was only in process for a couple months.

 

[c-ne-elk]

4 weeks ago I received my tax stamps for 2 suppressors that I filed as an eform 4 on a single shot trust.
It took 266 days from starting the process to getting the tax stamp and having the suppressors to shoot.

 

[hydehunter]

don't forget the time the dealer wastes(especially SC) in getting the info to ATF

 

[AI AXMC]

I haven't read the entire thread so I don't know if it's been said but
I would be careful about just attaching a stock to it even after the stamp is back.
It's my understanding that this may only be to have the brace attached.
The stamp itself has a provisionary note on it.
There have been a couple of people who have called this issue out.
The ATF is being purposely vague on the issue

Per the ATF's Website:

Once the firearm is registered as a short-barreled rifle (SBR) can I remove/change the “stabilizing brace” or attach an item marketed as a stock? If so, am I required to notify ATF in advance? | Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

Yes, once the firearm is registered as an SBR, you can change out the “brace” device or stock for a different brace or stock. You do not need to contact ATF/NFA because changing the brace/stock does not change the configuration of the SBR. However, if the length of the firearm has changed you...

www.atf.gov

 

[Lazy D]

There is no rhyme or reason to the time frames. Here are the last two I received back. Both buyers were LEO… that never helps either.
One 9 months the other 6 months. It's crazy.

 

[Stewart2550]

Filed 9/9/2022 Approved 6/21/2023 in my hands with in 2 hours of getting the email. Don't think they were ready for me to be there that quick.

 

[hydehunter]

no SC wants to mail them to you and that takes 2-3 weeks also. but what happens if the post office looses one? you start all over again!

 

[BrandonT]

I bought 2 suppressors and they were E-filed on 12-28-22 . I got my approval today on 1 Suppressor ( NOMAD TI ) and already went and picked it up . Now waiting on the second one.

 

[JuddL]

11/28 submitted
7/6 approved

 

[huntinherrrington]

I sure wish they would approve all the old paper form 4's already…. I still have 4 in jail from October & November 2021

 

[Tom264]

Woah!!!