Has anyone determined what causes the HUGE approval time variations? One individual, 3 days, someone else 6+ months, both approved.
Agents working from home, fapping instead of doing their job?
Why would emailing [email protected] accelerate the process?
Seriously?
Agents working from home, fapping instead of doing their job?
Why would emailing [email protected] accelerate the process?
Seriously?
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Supposedly there are multiple parts in the process. The ATF and NICS are separate groups and sometimes fall out of sync with one waiting on the other.
I haven't heard a decent explanation for times yet. I skipped the trust for individual, because it was faster, for all the good it did me.
I haven't heard a decent explanation for times yet. I skipped the trust for individual, because it was faster, for all the good it did me.
Efile submitted on 1/14 on Silencerco Scythe
Mailed fingerprint cards on 1/15 priority mail
They received cards on 1/21
Got an email today on 1/28 approved.
This was for individual not trust.
Mailed fingerprint cards on 1/15 priority mail
They received cards on 1/21
Got an email today on 1/28 approved.
This was for individual not trust.
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E form 4. Submitted 12/02. Approved 01/31.
Faster than my last one.
Faster than my last one.
Most recent two (latter half of 2024) were 10 and 14 weeks from certification to approval. Both under single shot trusts.
3 day turnaround approval for individual on the big 
Got the approval email today so about a 23 hour approval from time I put it in yesterday. Crazy!!!!
Has anyone determined what causes the HUGE approval time variations? One individual, 3 days(or less), someone else 6+ months, both approved.
Agents working from home, fapping instead of doing their job?
Why would emailing [email protected] accelerate the process?
I would love to see DOGE clean these turds up. Fire them, like the EPA, USAID, take their retirement and benefits. Useless pedos.. The world needs more ditch diggers and less pedo bureaucrats.
No idea at all. I was planning on waiting a while and was shocked to get the email. I went individual and had two cans prior but my last was probably 12-13 years ago. Not complaining though. lol
Has anyone submitted a paper form4 lately?
I bought a new can from an individual out of state and it requires a paper form4 from him to my FFL dealer….then I can eFile from his dealership to me.
I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t a rare suppressor.
Just wondering if y’all had any insight on the paper transfer timing.
I bought a new can from an individual out of state and it requires a paper form4 from him to my FFL dealer….then I can eFile from his dealership to me.
I wouldn’t have done it if it wasn’t a rare suppressor.
Just wondering if y’all had any insight on the paper transfer timing.
Just got the approval on mine, 5 minutes ago.
I am watching my email like a hawk. I certified on a ultra 9 and a velos lbp 762 about 2-2.5 weeks ago and im hoping for a quick turnaround like others are getting. My last 2 cans were 7ish weeks from certified to approved but that was aug-sept of 2023.
AB A-10 30 cal, individual.
Submitted on 12/13/24
Approved on 2/5/25
Hard to wait almost 9 weeks when I've had 4 form 4s approved in 2-3 days last summer.
But, still, so much better than the 10 to 12 MONTHS of a year or so ago.
Submitted on 12/13/24
Approved on 2/5/25
Hard to wait almost 9 weeks when I've had 4 form 4s approved in 2-3 days last summer.
But, still, so much better than the 10 to 12 MONTHS of a year or so ago.
Submitted after lunch on Tuesday. Woke up to an approved e-mail this morning.
Got a B&T SRBS 7.62 inconel from Silencer Shop. They made it real easy to get the paperwork done as well as pic and fingerprints as there is a kiosk in a town close to me. Tossed it on my 6mm ARC for a size feel and look. Pretty happy with the overall feel and look. Ordered a Rifles Only HAD suppressor cover last night for it so will pop that on when it comes but hopefully making it to the range tomorrow.
- Nov 3, 2010
- 10,559
- 23,153
Same here, certified Tuesday(4feb) around 2pm, had approved email 9:41 this morning 6feb
- Nov 3, 2010
- 10,559
- 23,153
did a paper form 1 in October last year I believe. It was roughly 27/28 days including time in the mail both ways, might vary some with a form 4 from and individual to a dealer though
Has anyone noticed a faster turn around time for someone who already owns a suppressor and has already gone through the form 4 process vs someone who’s buying their first suppressor?
I’m in the process of buying my first suppressor, will submit the form 4 tomorrow hopefully.
I’m in the process of buying my first suppressor, will submit the form 4 tomorrow hopefully.
Did a Form 4 eFile on 12/6 via silencershop with two responsible persons and was approved 60 days later.
I haven't seen prior submissions make it faster. I have a dozen plus various stamps.
I haven't seen prior submissions make it faster. I have a dozen plus various stamps.
Yes. My first took ~110 days (middle of last year). This one took less than two.
Single shot trust approved in 2 1/2 business days. Submitted on a Thursday evening, approved following Tuesday at lunchtime.
Just got a paper form 4 between same state parties (no FFL) back in just under 6 weeks including postage.
I just got a form 4 trust back in 8 days. Certified last Wednesday (Jan 29) in the evening. Got approved Thursday (Feb 6) morning
Trust submitted 1/27, approved 2/3.
Had a buddy submit a trust about the same time and had a slightly shorter turn around.
Had a buddy submit a trust about the same time and had a slightly shorter turn around.
It used to be slower but at this point it seems that all of the ones who were done last year are still being done in the same way and the ones done this year are being done faster, a ton faster. I've always waited at least 10 months on like 7 or 8 cans and this past one, I got the stamp like 2 weeks from certification, and that was with a Trust. Could just be luck of the draw or that I have a UPIN now though. Who knows. I only got the UPIN because I got denied on 2 for no reason and never did get an answer as to why but did finally get issued a UPIN after A LOT of garbage. It's a horrible agency and should be completely done away with.
My last form 4 was back in 2014 and took about nine months. I purchased an Obsidian 9 suppressor as an individual and the E-paperwork went to the ATF on Thu 2/6/2025 6:44 PM, and was approved on Sat 2/8/2025 7:21 AM! 
Certified 2 on 1/14 and haven’t gotten anything yet. Certified another on 1/23 and same thing. I have two that I bought with silencer central that just now got to the point they can be certified. The closest appointment I could get is next Tuesday. I’m not sure I will be using silencer central again. I’m not a patient person and waiting on the atf is bad enough. That doesn’t need to be compounded by waiting a week on silencer central too.
I submitted efile on January 5th mailed finger prints January 8th received on January 13th. Nothing since!! They are still in my SOT 3 que! No movement no messages and when my SOT called Friday they told him no inquiry can be made for 90 days!! This is not my first NFA items as I have 9 others from previous.
Went through Silencer Shop, eform submitted 1/22.
Approved 2/14
Individual
TBAC Ultra 7
Approved 2/14
Individual
TBAC Ultra 7
Submitted 2/11
Approved 2/16
Liberty Precision Machine Torch & Anthem S2
Individual F4s through @HansohnBrothers
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Individual F4s through @HansohnBrothers
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