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Suppressors Form 4 wait time


What took yours so long? I mailed two in first week of January 2013 and had them approved in September 2013. Nine months to the day.[/QUOTE]

Why ask such a question? If I knew what took that long then I would be able to shed some light on the time frame that it takes from start to finish.

Your question is like why is your dick only 2 inches ?

Pissed off ? yes becaue I hate when people question me about somethimg I have no control over nor have any reason to lie about something and then question me How's come it took so long ?

I only know that I sent it in Jan 13 and recived it a few days before Christmas of 13.

Sandra Snook was my examiner and the past 2 times that is how long it took. Who knows....maybe she drags her feet maybe the Gods of the suppressors don't look favorable on me. We can speculate all we want but I am not the only one that it took as long as it did.

Don't believe me ? I can send prrof when the check was sent, cashed and when the stamp made it to my dealer.

Maybe the ones who recived it faster are blessed. If so good for you. Maybe Sandra has a hard on for guy's who want cans. Maybe she hates me. Who the Fu*K knows.

There is no reason for me to lie about the time frame.
 
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Just talked to ATF,
form mailed 08DEC2013
updated to 'Pending' 05FEB2014
projected 'approved' date 11NOV2014

FTS
 
Are the eForms only a "shorter" wait because you bypass waiting for check to be cashed and enter pending status? Or do they for some reason actually effect the wait period in general?

I submitted an eForm (form 1) on 1/8/2013, 1/9/2013 payment processed/entered pending status, just curious what other eForm users have experienced. I'm fully anticipating a 9mos wait but it would be a pleasant surprise if it was approved by July.
 
Bravo 1 said:
Your right.

My apology to all who were offended by my rant.
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My question was of rhetorical nature. You called Walter out for saying that his E-filed form four only took 4 months. This is consistent with what others who have E-filed are reporting. So you must have not read his post entirely and are jumping to conclusions because you are comparing apples to oranges. On a second note, I guarantee you would not talk to me like that in person so why do it from behind the safety of a keyboard? You only make yourself look foolish in front of the entire Snipers Hide community by posting shit like that. If you care at all about making any friends around here, I suggest you change your attitude. Otherwise, you can go back to AR15.com where that kind of non productive behavior is accepted.
 
OK tough guy.

I apologized what else do you want ?

I guarantee you would not talk to me like that in person so why do it from behind the safety of a keyboard?

And you likewise.

Oh


SmimL7 said:
My question was of rhetorical nature. You called Walter out for saying that his E-filed form four only took 4 months. This is consistent with what others who have E-filed are reporting. So you must have not read his post entirely and are jumping to conclusions because you are comparing apples to oranges. On a second note, I guarantee you would not talk to me like that in person so why do it from behind the safety of a keyboard? You only make yourself look foolish in front of the entire Snipers Hide community by posting shit like that. If you care at all about making any friends around here, I suggest you change your attitude. Otherwise, you can go back to AR15.com where that kind of non productive behavior is accepted.
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Bravo 1 said:
Sandra Snook was my examiner and the past 2 times that is how long it took. Who knows....maybe she drags her feet maybe the Gods of the suppressors don't look favorable on me. We can speculate all we want but I am not the only one that it took as long as it did. Maybe Sandra has a hard on for guy's who want cans. Maybe she hates me. Who the Fu*K knows.
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I used to have Sandra for my examiner. The wait times were typical of then ( 6 months +/- ). Better than some, average for others. But we had the federal sequester last October ( they weren't working but everyone was still sending in their forms 1 & 4 ) and the holidays in November ( and December ). Not too surprised of the extended wait times. But, at least you got your can.
 
To all Walter and smiml7

I am here to apologize again.

I will man up and admit that I should not have posted what I did.

I can give you my word that this will not happen again.

My sincere hope is that everyone here will not hold this against me and we can start fresh.
I was just frustrated because it took so long.
 
SBR
Form 1
Sent 3/9/12
Received 9/8/12
Examiner Jason M. Frushour
6 months

Suppressor
Form 4
Sent 1/15/13
Received 8/28/13
Examiner Sandra Snook
7.5 months

Suppressor
Sent 3/12/13
Received 2/4/14
Examiner Sandra Snook
almost 11 months

SHIT
 
Bravo 1 said:
To all Walter and smiml7

I am here to apologize again.

I will man up and admit that I should not have posted what I did.

I can give you my word that this will not happen again.

My sincere hope is that everyone here will not hold this against me and we can start fresh.
I was just frustrated because it took so long.
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Your a hell of a guy Bravo!!!!
 
Did I just read in another thread that Skoda sent his approved Form 4 back to the BATF ... because an address on the form was 'messy'? Tell me it ain't so.
 
dw80 said:
SBR
Form 1
Sent 3/9/12
Received 9/8/12
Examiner Jason M. Frushour
6 months

Suppressor
Form 4
Sent 1/15/13
Received 8/28/13
Examiner Sandra Snook
7.5 months

Suppressor
Sent 3/12/13
Received 2/4/14
Examiner Sandra Snook
almost 11 months

SHIT
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My sentiments exactly.

If you look at the trend graph on nfatracker dot com, it's starting to look like a log curve of microorganism growth.

Reminds me of my algebra-trig days as an undergrad... curve is almost asymptotic with 2014 :eek:

I got three cans pending last July-August, 2013, I'm thinking they'll corrode by the time I'm approved (Dana Pickles).

Nah, stainless and titanium. They'll keep, but DAMN!
 
These are the longest NFA waits ive ever had... sent two suppressors out a week apart in May 2013, pending in June, called last week and estimated mid April 2014.

My e-file friends make fun of me and tell me I could likely cancel the stamps, refile electronically and still have them sooner than the snail method :(

And the gun nut in me is telling me max out the credit cards on class 3 stuff before the e-file wait gets to a year as well :D
 
I just submitted via efile 2 weeks ago. My dealer estimates a max of 4 months. I will update when I receive approval. I don't understand why the process takes this long. Snail mail or efile.
Can anyone comment on what the actual procedure the BATF performs upon receiving the applications??????


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I was just approved for 4 suppressors in 3.5 months. Efile is the way to go, when it is working. ATF has been having continuous problems with their server and that is causing delays in dealers being able to submit the forms. Regardless, it is still much faster than a paper form 4.
 
Did a search for this inside this thread and came up with a blank.

I got this from VCDL dot org's 02/10/14 Update and, although the lead-in pertains to MG registration in Virginia, the second "article" refers to BATFe's "apparent inability of the Obama Administration to change the tax stamp process any time soon."

Maybe they (the lawyers) know something we mere mortals are not privy to, but it's all interesting stuff germane to this thread.

https://www.arsenalattorneys.com/blog/latest-atf-efile-data

06 February 2014
[h=2]Latest ATF eFile Data

BATFE collects statistics for submissions to its six month-old ATF eFile system on a weekly basis. For the week ending Wednesday February 5, 2014, BATFE reported the following:[/h]

  • New ATF eForm user registrations: 405
  • Form 1 submissions: 208
  • Form 3 submissions: 930
  • Form 4 submissions: 898
ATF eFIle is only available to those using a legal entity like the Arsenal Gun Trust when requesting tax stamps for firearms regulated by Title II of the National Firearms Act (NFA). These firearms include silencers, short barrel rifles and shotguns, and machine guns.
While some gun dealers and private users report intermittent glitches, the data above indicates ATF eFile overall is still going strong. Requests for tax stamps submitted through ATF eFile are typically processed in 90-100 days. The conventional paper process lasts 9-12 months. Consequently demand for NFA firearms has increased.
Incidentally, while BATFE launched ATF eFile, prospective NFA owners have also been encouraged by the apparent inability of the Obama Administration to change the tax stamp process any time soon.
These conditions make this the best time in years to obtain NFA firearms.
Contact Arsenal Attorneys so you can become eligible to use ATF eFile by using our Arsenal Gun Trust."

 
I recently submitted a form1 via E-file.
I have been told that people are getting these back anywhere from 90-120 days.
I also have 6 other stamps I acquired over the last 2 years and none went past 6 months after pending.
 
Mack Bros 556 and 762

Form 4's sent: March 14, 2013
Pending: May 23, 2013
Stamps approved: Feb 5, 2014
Stamps rec'd: Feb 12, 2014
Pick up - tomorrow! 335 days start to finish
 
Gemtech Oasis 22LR Pistol Upper
Check cashed 3/29/13
Approved 1/29/14
Examiner Jason M F.

10 months to the day. Our tax dollars at work....
 
Holy shit yours was approved a whole year before the check was even cashed!!! I think you may have transposed the years. Happy shooting!

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F4 Sent April 14th 2013
Pending June 18th
Approved February 6th 2014
Stamp Received February 21st 2014

Examiner - Sandra Snook
 
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Mike_Honcho said:
F4 Sent April 14th 2013
Pending June 18th
Approved February 6th 2014
Stamp Received?
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great news. what state?

i have two that went pending a month after yours that the ATF told me back in December would be approved in April. If this is any indicator, i might be looking for it in March, instead. Guess efile is taking some load off the paper filers and they look like they are speeding up a tad bit.
 
Bunsen - I have not received notice and I don't have a stamp as of yet. You should call them.
 
bunsen27 said:
Cool, I mailed mine April 8th with pending date of June 15th. Hopefully soon I will be getting a call. :) What region are you guys in and whom signed your forms? Thanks.
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I am in Colorado. Cant remember off the top of my head who signed it, but it was not Jason like I was expecting.
 
Mike_Honcho said:
Bunsen - I have not received notice and I don't have a stamp as of yet. You should call them.
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Hoser said:
I am in Colorado. Cant remember off the top of my head who signed it, but it was not Jason like I was expecting.
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Thanks for the update guys!! I'm sure my dealer will be giving me a call later this week or next. This is for my TBAC 30P-1 so I can wait a little while longer on it. Now my Silencerco Sparrow and SBR Form 1 I was chomping at the bit to get my hands on last Fall. Those are my "super fun" toys. ;)
 
Mike_Honcho said:
F4 Sent April 14th 2013
Pending June 18th
Approved February 6th 2014
Stamp Received February 21st 2014

Examiner - Sandra Snook
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corey4 said:
WHOOHOO!!!

this prompted me to check on mine:

sent 4-4-13
pending 6-18-13
approved 2-12-14

kick ass, now i just need to wait for the call!
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got the call early this morning. the stamp probably showed up yesterday. making the 8 hour drive tomorrow!
 
What number are you guys calling for status? the number on batf website goes straight to voicemail everytime I tried it.
 
you'll need your serial number, the name the item is being transferred to (you or your trust), and who it is being transferred from (dealer, unless it was a private transfer).
 
Item: Silencerco .22LR SparrowSS suppressor

Mailed out the Trust/Form 4 package with my check on 22 April 2013 to NFA/BATFE via USPS Priority Mail Flat Rate Envelope with delivery confirmation.

Package delivered 26 April 2013 (per USPS Track & Confirm).

My Credit Union honored the above check on 30 April 2013. (ACH withdrawal ATF NFA)

Pending? (never checked)

Approved 11 February 2014.

FFL received approved/stamped Form 4 on 18 February 2014.

I picked up my Sparrow and Form 4 on 21 February 2014.

Examiner: Sandra J. Snook.
 
Form 4 mailed: April 8th 2013
Item: TBAC 30P-1
Pending Date: June 14th 2013
Approved Date: Feb 13th 2014
Stamp Received: Feb 22nd 2014
Examiner: Terry Whittington

IN 3-6 weeks I get to start the whole process over again once the Form 3 comes through on my Octane 45HD and I SBR another toy :)
 
yep, round trip. plus extra time to stop for fuel, take a squirt, etc. i was gone for 9 hours yesterday. i don't know how truck drivers do it every day.

come julyish, i get to make a 6 hour one way trip for my tbac. but i plan on packing up the warden and the boy to make a weekend out of it. stop by gettysburg at the very least.
 
Purchased 2 cans back in Dec. and had paperwork at CLEO to sign up until about 3 weeks ago, changed my mind, formed a trust, and efiled it with shop Friday 2/21/14. Shop said they are expecting 90-120 days. Not getting my hopes up but wouldnt that be nice? ::crosses fingers::
 
Item: TBAC 30P-1
E Filed on Trust
Payment Submitted: 2-21-14
Payment Accepted:2-21-14
Pending: 2-21-14
 
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For those that like to wonder:

Item: Silencerco Saker
Form 4 mailed: April 29th 2013
Check Cashed Date: May 3rd 2013
Approved Date: Feb 14th 2014
Stamp Received: Feb 26th 2014
Examiner: Nickie Dudash
 
bunsen27 said:
Form 4 mailed: April 8th 2013
Item: TBAC 30P-1
Pending Date: June 14th 2013
Approved Date: Feb 13th 2014
Stamp Received: Feb 22nd 2014
Examiner: Terry Whittington

IN 3-6 weeks I get to start the whole process over again once the Form 3 comes through on my Octane 45HD and I SBR another toy :)
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Surely you are going to eFile it and have them in 3 months, right?
 
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