Suppressors Form 4 wait time

[MonkTx]

Diligent Defense Enticer L-Ti
Form submitted 6/21/23
Approved 1/5/24
6mos 15 days elapsed time for my first suppressor. First Shots 1/13/24

 

[Jcarpenter223]

Diligent Defense Enticer L-Ti
Form submitted 6/21/23
Approved 1/5/24
6mos 15 days elapsed time for my first suppressor. First Shots 1/13/24
View attachment 8322519

You know what the best part about getting your first can is? The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th one that will soon follow.

 

[MonkTx]

You know what the best part about getting your first can is? The 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th one that will soon follow.

I'm already shopping for #2.

 

[Jcarpenter223]

I'm already shopping for #2.

I will/am in the market for a 22 can. Outside of shotgun and revolver, I'll have a can for every gun I own. They sneak up on ya

 

[winniedonkey]

Submitted form 1 in July. Is this the normal wait time? Thinking I should do another just to see if that gets approved first.

 

[lash]

Submitted form 1 in July. Is this the normal wait time? Thinking I should do another just to see if that gets approved first.

Form 1 usually get done quicker than that.

 

[Desert_Racer]

Seeing a lot of 7-30 day turnarounds floating around the web on Form 1s.

I’m currently at 15 days with a mil expedite letter in and no dice so far.

 

[buyobuyo]

Submitted form 1 in July. Is this the normal wait time? Thinking I should do another just to see if that gets approved first.

My first Form 1 took 192 days. My second is coming up on 2 months.

 

[Necessary 3vil]

I did a form 1 Dec 5th and it was approved Jan 2nd.
Just pushed another form 1 through today. Curious if it’ll be as fast!

 

[Baron23]

View attachment 8322148Omega 36M
EForm 4
Officially submitted 12/23/22
Approved 01/02/24

Two years??? You have an insight as to why so long? And did you do anything to finally break it free?

 

[Jcarpenter223]

2 years?

 

[lash]

Two years??? You have an insight as to why so long? And did you do anything to finally break it free?

Well actually, that’s just one year and 10 days. Still a long time.

 

[Baron23]

Well actually, that’s just one year and 10 days. Still a long time.

Good god I’ve turned into an old idiot. Haha

Thanks for the reply.

 

[lash]

Good god I’ve turned into an old idiot. Haha

Thanks for the reply.

Hey! Don’t drag me into this…

I am hoping, however, that my two don’t take that long. It would be nice to be able to actually use what I’ve paid for.

 

[Necessary 3vil]

Two years??? You have an insight as to why so long? And did you do anything to finally break it free?

I called the ATF two times throughout the wait after fall and also email my congressman but neither did any good. My form one approved 6:30am Jan 2nd and around 10:30 am same morning the form 4 magically cleared.

 

[Desert_Racer]

Efile Form 1
Trust (1 RP)
Snail mailed prints
Submitted 12/31/23
Approved 1/16/24

 

[Longshot231]

Just got my Form 1 back in 18 days.
Submitted 11/27/23
Approved 12/15/23
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I did a form 1 Dec 5th and it was approved Jan 2nd.
Just pushed another form 1 through today. Curious if it’ll be as fast!

Efile Form 1
Trust (1 RP)
Snail mailed prints
Submitted 12/31/23
Approved 1/16/24

This is what @sgtkeebler, @JIMB3AM and @Desert_Racer look like in real life. No wonder they get their Form 1s approved faster than a dog takes to a bone! Congratulations!

 

[Jcarpenter223]

This is what @sgtkeebler, @JIMB3AM and @Desert_Racer look like in real life. No wonder they get their Form 1s approved faster than a dog takes to a bone! Congratulations!

Would

 

[Desert_Racer]

This is what @sgtkeebler, @JIMB3AM and @Desert_Racer look like in real life. No wonder they get their Form 1s approved faster than a dog takes to a bone! Congratulations!

Got a mouth like a Hoover vacuum too.

 

[Elnino31]

Submitted 1/10/23
Form 4 Indvidual

Approved 1/16/24

Over a year. WTF!
No rhyme or reason as to the order in which these get approved.

 

[John Castro]

Form 4
Submitted 5/14/23
Approved 1/08/24

Form 1
Submitted 10/24/23
Approved 1/09/24

Both approved the same day my congressman’s staff received a reply from the FBI saying all items approved. I have another Form 4 submitted 11/10/23 that FBI cleared and ATF replied “avg wait times are currently 225 days.” So they know they can just hit the button but they just wouldn’t.

 

[FuhQ]

Form 4
Submitted 5/14/23
Approved 1/08/24

Form 1
Submitted 10/24/23
Approved 1/09/24

Both approved the same day my congressman’s staff received a reply from the FBI saying all items approved. I have another Form 4 submitted 11/10/23 that FBI cleared and ATF replied “avg wait times are currently 225 days.” So they know they can just hit the button but they just wouldn’t.

They could literally process them in 5 to 15 minutes (same as a NICS check for a gun purchase), but they don’t… It’s called government, bureaucracy, and job security.

 

[lash]

They could literally process them in 5 to 15 minutes (same as a NICS check for a gun purchase), but they don’t… It’s called government, bureaucracy, and job security.

And it would encourage more people to purchase and use them.

 

[sandhiller]

They could literally process them in 5 to 15 minutes (same as a NICS check for a gun purchase), but they don’t… It’s called government, bureaucracy, and job security.

That is exactly it
From the time I hit submit on a NICS check, I usually give it a minute to check status and rarely is it not "proceed" at that point.
As greedy as them bassturds are to take our money you would think they would see the untapped gold mine and jack the examiners up to get em pushed through quicker.
And I, like an idiot would give them more money just to own a piece of pipe

 

[cjs88]

Form 4
Submitted 5/14/23
Approved 1/08/24

Form 1
Submitted 10/24/23
Approved 1/09/24

Both approved the same day my congressman’s staff received a reply from the FBI saying all items approved. I have another Form 4 submitted 11/10/23 that FBI cleared and ATF replied “avg wait times are currently 225 days.” So they know they can just hit the button but they just wouldn’t.

I'm at 7 months on a form 1...

 

[Necessary 3vil]

I'm at 7 months on a form 1...

I’ve been seeing Form 1’s being approved thirty days or less since the summer…

 

[lash]

E-Form 4 Individual X 3
All Submitted 11/13/23
All Approved 1/18/24
< 60 days
All previous E-Form 4's in 2022-2023 submissions/approvals took between 165-225 days.

Totally random or what?

 

[BR7.62]

ive been trying for a week to certify an eform lol.

 

[SWgeezer]

almost a year ago, I got approved, got the stamp received the suppressor, yesterday I get a notice of approval and a tax stamp again. Tag says if this is a duplicate, please ignore.

 

[USK308]

almost a year ago, I got approved, got the stamp received the suppressor, yesterday I get a notice of approval and a tax stamp again. Tag says if this is a duplicate, please ignore.

The ATF was making sure you knew you were actually approved and good to go!

 

[lash]

The ATF was making sure you knew you were actually approved and good to go!

How thoughtful and kind…

 

[SWgeezer]

How thoughtful and kind…

I even started wondering if I had xanax purchased another, the serial number gave it away. Moment of disappointment. I have 2 others in jail as well.

 

[Vyx313]

I read so many threads on Form 4s that I’m not sure what way is up. I finally got a reply from the NICS Liason email address after over a month today. It said, “The NICS currently shows no National Firearm Act (NFA) checks for you.”

Does this mean it’s in the ATFs hands at this point?

 

[benfrench093]

Diligent Defense Enticer L-Ti
Form submitted 6/21/23
Approved 1/5/24
6mos 15 days elapsed time for my first suppressor. First Shots 1/13/24
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Impressions? Just put one in jail myself.

 

[MonkTx]

Impressions? Just put one in jail myself.

When I purchased it, I told myself it would be my only one. After about ten rounds down range with it, I let my dealer know I was ordering another one for my AR's, a dedicated QD one.

It's my first and I've only shot a couple of rounds through a suppressed 10.5" AR prior so I have no real experience to compare it to but it's like shooting subsonic 22 target ammo from a rifle, maybe less in noise signature. It's damn quiet to me, not the least bit of discomfort while shooting without hearing protection.

It seems to have a marked effect on the recoil as well. I don't know if that is a thing or if a component of recoil is your reaction to muzzle blast (I'd like to hear from those experienced in this).

Here's a crappy(windy) video of me shooting my 6.5 TL3 and the enticer:

 

[Longshot231]

 

[Necessary 3vil]

This is absolute truth of how fucked up and careless the BATFE and the FBI is still to this day. It sucks for people that have to wait a whole year just to find out that they’re sharing a name with someone that has a massive or even simple criminal record. They won’t push to find out who’s who, YOU have to do the leg work and prove yourself. And you guys that have pushed hard to get extra benefits through the VA, you’re 100% flagged and targeted for mental illness denials. It’s fucking bullshit…..

 

[myronman3]

closing in on a year and a month here.

 

[30calDeath]

closing in on a year and a month here.

Get ahold of your congressman

 

[southernpew]

Got another one this morning. This is my first one that doesn’t have the examiners name signed in approval. Just thought that was odd

 

[Elnino31]

Got another one this morning. This is my first one that doesn’t have the examiners name signed in approval. Just thought that was odd

My last approval didn’t include an examiner name.

Also thought that was kind of strange

 

[Czoo]

KGM R30 - Waiting (probably tomorrow from peeps I've talked to) Edit: Didn't go through today. No idea when now.
KGM R556 - APPROVED
KGM SMG9 - APPROVED
KGM RF22 - APPROVED

All 4 were submitted at the same time with Revocable Living Trust.
Silencer shop eform.
Submitted 6/17/23
Approved 11/16/23
152 days

I finally have the R30 that I've been waiting on. THIS IS A WEIRD ONE. I got an email on 1/20/24 from silencer shop saying it was approved with the PDF attached. I NEVER got the email from the atf. The approve date was 11/16/23 the same as the above. I waited another 2 months from their mess up. Even the guy that did my paperwork said this is a first. Technically it was 152 days but was never notified.

Used the R30 this past weekend for the 2 day PRS match and won tac class. I like the can just wish I had it for hunting season.

 

[mark5pt56]

Sandman S cert Aug 10, approved Jan 31.

 

[QS-1911]

This is absolute truth of how fucked up and careless the BATFE and the FBI is still to this day. It sucks for people that have to wait a whole year just to find out that they’re sharing a name with someone that has a massive or even simple criminal record. They won’t push to find out who’s who, YOU have to do the leg work and prove yourself. And you guys that have pushed hard to get extra benefits through the VA, you’re 100% flagged and targeted for mental illness denials. It’s fucking bullshit…..

Not so sure the 100% flagged and targeted for mental illness denials statement. I have documented PTSD from my service and haven't faced any denials on purchase of any of the suppressors I have nor any weapons.

 

[southernpew]

Not so sure the 100% flagged and targeted for mental illness denials statement. I have documented PTSD from my service and haven't faced any denials on purchase of any of the suppressors I have nor any weapons.

This scenario is why I refuse to have anything related to mental health with my VA records. Call it fear mongering or whatever. But I do not trust the Government. I have buddies who get decent benefits for having PTSD or "anxiety" percentages on their disability, I just worry this would be an easy and obvious step for some tyrants to take.

 

[Jnull]

Tbac 338 SR G2 approved today 176 days. Had a flow 762 submitted the same day hopefully I get it back later today or tomorrow so I can make only one FFL trip.

 

[Baron23]

This is absolute truth of how fucked up and careless the BATFE and the FBI is still to this day. It sucks for people that have to wait a whole year just to find out that they’re sharing a name with someone that has a massive or even simple criminal record. They won’t push to find out who’s who, YOU have to do the leg work and prove yourself. And you guys that have pushed hard to get extra benefits through the VA, you’re 100% flagged and targeted for mental illness denials. It’s fucking bullshit…..

Former mil officer, sec clearances as mil and civ, zero criminal record....and still got put on endless delays by NICS.

So, I got a UPIN (which was approved in less than a day) and last NICS check went thru like crap thru a goose.

Something to consider.

 

[J McGriddle]

Jumbo Shrimp, Individual
Submitted 8/10/23
Approved 1/31/24

 

[Stugots]

They could literally process them in 5 to 15 minutes (same as a NICS check for a gun purchase), but they don’t… It’s called government, bureaucracy, and job security.

In addition to 4 day work weeks averaging 4 hrs/day...

 

[mark5pt56]

This is what makes no sense to me is I have a fm4 submitted a week later for a factory SBR, one would think they would see it and process at the same time?