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I badly want a suppressor but this right here is why I don't. 7 months to 1 year for a form 4. Congress needs to act and abolish the NFA already, or at the very least make it like gun purchases where you have X amount of days to deny or it gets auto approved.

when I was 14 I knew I wanted to get laid but between me and coitus was time. Suppressor is the same (at least for now).


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last weekend. No coitus needed.
 
AND got that other one back just like I figured on...

35 days total.

So I'm hitting 35 days on every efile I've done, two in Jan., two in April. These last two were done with trust affidavits (no actual trust submitted, just a form saying they'd already accepted one on such and such date with such and such SN'd). So they were even easier than the first two, literally takes all of twenty minutes to do a Form1 now, back in what would amount to 30 days if it wasn't for the fact I always get stuck submitting prints after a weekend (so 35 total).

BUT still waiting on that paper Form4 submitted end of December... Don't expect to see it anytime soon either.

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I badly want a suppressor but this right here is why I don't. 7 months to 1 year for a form 4. Congress needs to act and abolish the NFA already, or at the very least make it like gun purchases where you have X amount of days to deny or it gets auto approved.
I thought the same goddamn thing... Thirty tax stamps ago.

Didn't know they did an efile form4 yet.

7 months to a year has been about average since 2014, longest including two form3's and the lead time was approaching two years. Yeah, TWO years.

Fiiiiiinnnnaalllyyyy! Took long enough... I wasn't going to drink during the week, but its time to celebrate ;)

Called today, and they said all 8 were approved last Friday.

Colt M16A2, Benelli M4 14" Entry, LE6944 (14.5" monolithic), LE6945 (10.5" monolithic), LE6991 (10.5" 9mm), Integrally suppressed 10/22 rifle, Integrally suppressed 77/22 rifle, Silencerco Hybrid 46 suppressor.

All sent in at the same time, so 8X of the below:

Form 4 Individual via SS Kiosk
Purchased: Nov-2019 thru Feb-2020
Submitted: 8/7/20
Checks cashed: 8/25/20
Approved: 5/14/2021 (260ish days from cashed)
In hand: Pending
Nice haul. It'll be those integral .22's that are the cream of that particular crop if you ask me:

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Easily the most fun rifle I own --more fun than the M2HB even. Just goes "tictictic" when you fire it. MUCH quieter than an air rifle, just the clacking of the bolt. I wanted a bolt gun too but thanks to all the bullshit going on in 2014 or so it just wasn't possible, much like today.

Right now, JP Ent. is giving ATF a run for their money on these goddamn wait times...
 
So I sent in a Form 4 November 5, 2020. Just called and apparently the check didn't get cashed until January 19. And of course I'm still pending.
 
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So I sent in a Form 4 November 5, 2020. Just called and apparently the check didn't get cashed until January 19. And of course I'm still pending.
Man, that sucks. Did you send in your form electronically? That seems crazy to me, I have heard of it taking up to 4 weeks to get cashed, but 2 and a half months? Woooof...
 
Is this where I can post the wait time for a Pacific Tool and Gauge order?

April 11th order placed and payment received
May 1st told order was in Inspection
May 10th told order was in production 🧐
🙄
 
So I sent in a Form 4 November 5, 2020. Just called and apparently the check didn't get cashed until January 19. And of course I'm still pending.
They usually waste no time cashing checks. But then, "waaaah, coooovid!!!" plus political bullshit plus holidays... Doesn't surprise me really. I've got one on paper dating from sometime in January or late December but used a CC so that was handled pretty much the day they got it.

But talking to a dealer here, he recommended using the CC option on ALL forms. I'd done approximately 24 prior to that with Postal MO's no problems, but figured I'd give it a shot. He said it'd be faster and easier to track if anything went wrong. Said that one time a guy's form got "lost" but after they'd charged his card. Somehow that was what made it possible for them to track it down. Sorry, don't recall all the details.

But since using the CC option, I gotta say, it is pretty fast. They charge it within days, not weeks or months.

Nothing happens until they get their money.

FWIW, just got a call from my bank, some asshole tried charging up over $2k in casino shit... Card only ever used for three vendors for a handful of purchases, ATF accounting for five since Dec. or Jan. as well as being the most recent. Obviously you can tell who I suspect but I could be wrong. It's still the best way to pay for shit IMO and apparently it worked, they caught the bullshit charges really fast.
 
Sorry a little off topic, but thanks to this thread I just bought a Sandman S in FDE. Thanks S197. Not sure if you just cost me money or just saved me money, but your promo code just dropped the price of a Sandman S to $727.00. Been wanting one for a while and at that price (plus it being in FDE and mil. issue) just couldn't pass it up.

So now it looks like my dance with the ATF begins. Would be nice to actually have this in hand this year, but I suspect I'm probably looking at early 2022.
 
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Sorry a little off topic, but thanks to this thread I just bought a Sandman S in FDE. Thanks S197. Not sure if you just cost me money or just saved me money, but your promo code just dropped the price of a Sandman S to $727.00. Been wanting one for a while and at that price (plus it being in FDE and mil. issue) just couldn't pass it up.

So now it looks like my dance with the ATF begins. Would be nice to actually have this in hand this year, but I suspect I'm probably looking at early 2022.
No, thank you. I cant believe they lowered the price again.
 
Sorry a little off topic, but thanks to this thread I just bought a Sandman S in FDE. Thanks S197. Not sure if you just cost me money or just saved me money, but your promo code just dropped the price of a Sandman S to $727.00. Been wanting one for a while and at that price (plus it being in FDE and mil. issue) just couldn't pass it up.

So now it looks like my dance with the ATF begins. Would be nice to actually have this in hand this year, but I suspect I'm probably looking at early 2022.

Really strong chance you get it in Nov dec
 
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I was checking to see if this was still active, and the code dropped it to 716.66
Exactly, plus $10 for shipping, so I really couldn't resist. For 20 plus years I've owned zero cans (used to live in a state where they were prohibited). In the last week I've bought 2 (someone on another forum was selling used SIG 5.56 cans for $350 - LEO trade in). But given the political uncertainty, didn't really want to hold off any longer.
 
Exactly, plus $10 for shipping, so I really couldn't resist. For 20 plus years I've owned zero cans (used to live in a state where they were prohibited). In the last week I've bought 2 (someone on another forum was selling used SIG 5.56 cans for $350 - LEO trade in). But given the political uncertainty, didn't really want to hold off any longer.
Same... All these years I've wanted them, and put them off. Then, I bought my first 3 after the election bullshit in Dec 2020... And I've bought 2 more since, because of the political bullshit. I'd rather be "in before the lock" than to not be able to get them later. Now all 5 are cashed and pending approval...So, I'm in the system. 👍🏼 My first 3 should be getting approved any day now. 🤞🏼🤞🏼
 
(y)(y)(y) You've got a jump on me, but at least I'm starting the process. And with the political climate we're all having to deal with I'd rather spend the money now and have them in my possession when Biden tries to prohibit them rather than wait and be frozen out by the Dems. Hopefully anything already in the works will be grandfathered.

Feel the same way about pistol braces. Rather have one now and make the dems. try and figure out a way to take it away from me than wait and watch them prohibit/require ATF approval of future purchases.

And thanks again to this forum for helping me find a good deal on a suppressor I've always been planning on buying anyway.
 
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Like many I waited.
Wish I'd have done it years ago but better late than never.
Submitted May 3
Checks cashed May 14
Conjugal visit yesterday.
Nomad L and TBAC 22 L


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(y)(y)(y) You've got a jump on me, but at least I'm starting the process. And with the political climate we're all having to deal with I'd rather spend the money now and have them in my possession when Biden tries to prohibit them rather than wait and be frozen out by the Dems. Hopefully anything already in the works will be grandfathered.

Feel the same way about pistol braces. Rather have one now and make the dems. try and figure out a way to take it away from me than wait and watch them prohibit/require ATF approval of future purchases.

And thanks again to this forum for helping me find a good deal on a suppressor I've always been planning on buying anyway.
They can't stop progress. And if they ever DID pass something prohibiting them, it would have to be after a predetermined date and time, and not just a "right this very minute" type of thing. When the Democrats and Charlie [butt]Rangel[er] cheated on the vote and illegally passed the Hughes Amendment with no sunset clause, they had determined that nothing submitted after May 19, 1986 would be allowed. So you had a few days to rush to get your Form 1's or Form 4's submitted to the ATF before they wouldn't be allowed to be legally converted or transferred/purchased to an individual.

So, I'd guess that as long as you already had your paperwork sent in by the predetermined date, you should (hypothetically) be good to go. I would imagine, just hypothetically speaking. Hopefully it doesn't come down to that. You would think the government would LOVE that $200 per item tax revenue there getting paid too much to stop that cash-cow money train.
 
I have a buddy thats an ATF inspector. He said 9-12 months on avg. As he explained NFA items are reviewed after the regular firearm checks that need FBI background checks are completed and with the 300% increase in firearm sales there isn't much time left for NFA reviews, so they sit and wait.
It really should be put at the front of the cue for the $200 they charge for the “privilege.”
 
Well, they cashed my check after 10 days.

now to try to forget about it for 6-10 months. LOL
 
Contrast that with knocking a girl up.

You will wait 9 months to see what the baby looks like and 18 years to pay for it.

Does that make you feel better?
I actually don't feel bad about it as my expectations are set low. haha Seriously, I knew what I was getting into.

What I do find rather annoying is that this kind of performance passes for effective and efficient in our asshole Fed bureaucracies.

I've been through so many security clearance background checks, both mil and civ, one would think that would shorten the time.... but, one would indeed be wrong! haha

As for babies...damn, wish I could have stopped paying at 18 y.o. Son just graduated with a Dr in Phys Therapy at age 27 and NOW he is finally off of the payroll. But, I am absolutely tickled that we (incl his hard work) got him educated and a good start in life. I really do feel that an education is the main thing we owe our children....as well as being an example of ethics and morals.

Cheers
 
I actually don't feel bad about it as my expectations are set low. haha Seriously, I knew what I was getting into.

What I do find rather annoying is that this kind of performance passes for effective and efficient in our asshole Fed bureaucracies.

I've been through so many security clearance background checks, both mil and civ, one would think that would shorten the time.... but, one would indeed be wrong! haha

As for babies...damn, wish I could have stopped paying at 18 y.o. Son just graduated with a Dr in Phys Therapy at age 27 and NOW he is finally off of the payroll. But, I am absolutely tickled that we (incl his hard work) got him educated and a good start in life. I really do feel that an education is the main thing we owe our children....as well as being an example of ethics and morals.

Cheers

Congrats for your son. I’ve had so many background checks in and out of the military with TS clearances and still in a high position of trust but I swear the ATF monster is plagued with chronic constipation because it takes so long to poop a tax stamp.
 
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Congrats for your son.
Thank you so much. I promise, no more home movies, but this is Mom (we aren't together but we are still very good friends), son, son's GF, and fat ass me. One of the most happy days of my life. He's a terrific young man.
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I've taken him skeet shooting and rifle target shooting and he loves the rifles...especially the custom built 6.5 CM...but he ain't getting it. haha

He just didn't have enough time while in school to spend learning skeet and if you ain't dusting some clays, its not really that much fun. Rifles...well, he printed a clover leaf at 100 yds his first group with the 6.5. I hate young people and their annoying young eye sight and young reflexes....and FFS...their hair ain't grey so I hate them for that too! LOL

I promised him a Rem 700 for graduation but that money and more went into car repairs and until he's settled and has a place where he can secure a gun (like a locked cabinet or safe), he will remain rifle-less...but while I'm not telling him, I do plan to get him a scoped rifle in the near term.

Ok, you didn't ask for all of this....but I'm just so proud an happy that I babble about it to anyone.

Cheers
 
It really should be put at the front of the cue for the $200 they charge for the “privilege.”
Exactly! But it's even more asinine that the firearms "accessory" gets charged a tax and requires extra hoops and paperwork in the first damn place, and the gun itself can be bought and transferred INSTANTLY with a 4473 and a NICS check. I'd venture to say the firearm itself is more dangerous than a chunk of metal that is incapable of holding, chambering, or firing ammunition... The fact we even still have suppressors and barrel length laws on the NFA registry is bullshit.
 
What's better than an NFA stamp? Two Stamps!

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Rugged Obsidian 9
Silencershop
State: NC
Trust with 2 RP

Purchased: 10/27/20
Cashed: 11/21/20
Approved: 4/28/21 (159 days from check cashed)
Arrived to dealer: 5/11/21

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Gemtech Trek II
Silencershop
State: NC
Trust with 2 RP

Purchased: 10/10/20
Cashed: 11/9/20
Approved: 4/14/21 (157 days from check cashed)
Arrived to dealer: 6/4/21

The stamp for the trek took over 45 days to arrive. I followed the instructions to sent a signed letter requesting certified copy and a week later the stamp arrived. It is likely coincidence as I am not inclined to believe my email could possibly expedite this process.

Wait times (as measured from cash checked to stamp approved) appear to be increasing from roughly 5 -> 7 months. Regardless I figure every suppressor purchase is a small step towards abolishing the NFA so the wait is worth it.

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Trek shot great! nice tone. put a few rounds without ear pro and while not exactly comfortable it's not terrible either. with the Vltor A5H2 buffer it cycles perfectly.
 
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Form: 4



Entity: individual



Cashed/Pending 11/12/2020



Approved: 05/17/2021



Standardized wait time: 186 days



Stamp in hand: TODAY 06/05/2021



State: FL



Had to reach out because they forgot to put my UPIN for the NICS check, so I got delayed. All good now!



Praying for my other can pending since 03/04/2021
 
TBAC 338 ULTRA SR w/ SS Single shot trust
Purchased with 100% Certificate direct from TBAC: 9/14/2020
Serial Number/Cerakote/Manuf: 5/3/2021
Form 3 sent: 5/3/2021
Form 3 Approved: 5/18/2021
At Dealer: 5/21/2021
Form 4 requested on SS: 5/24/2021
Form 4 to ATF: 5/28/2021
Stamp Cashed: 6/2/2021
The long wait officially begins….prob won’t see it until spring 2022 at this rate
 
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OSS HX-QD 762 via Silencer Shop single shot trust
Sent 11/5/2020
Check cashed 12/2/2020
Tax Stamp arrived at FFL 6/5/21
Picked up today
 
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Stamps cashed 3/4, still waiting... getting closer though. Probably another 2-3 months just in time for the tail end of summer and fall shooting season...

hopefully
 
Same here, my cash dates were both 12/31. I called the ATF last week and they said "Pending" which I'm guessing means "In a large pile on someone's desk".
Pretty much an accurate description of what "Pending" means when they tell you that.

But when they say it, it really means, "You'll get the GD things when we FEEL like getting around to making 1 phone call to NICS, we're just actively trying hard to NOT do our jobs, and keep you away from something legal that you paid a lot of hard-earned money for, so if you would, politely f*** off and stop calling and bothering us...We have millions more people's rights to infringe, so you're not special..."
 
how long are stamps taking to get to the dealer. WV isn't that far from TN and it's been 25 days for me. This has been the biggest cluster F NFA purchase I've had yet after plenty before. Bought April 1st 2020
 
Form 4 individual silencershop
Deadair Wolfman
Check cashed 12/9/2020
Approved 5-19-21
Stamp received 6-14-21

Form 4 individual silencershop
Q honey badger SBR
Check cashed 12-10-20
Approved 6-5-21
Stamp 6/18/2021

Form 4 individual silencershop
TBAC Dominus SR
Check cashed 12-30-20
Approved July 26 2021
Stamp?

Form 4 individual silencershop
TBAC Dominus K
Check cashed 12-28-20
Pending

Form 4 individual silencershop
2 B&T suppressors
Check cashed 4-27-21
Pending

Form 4 individual silencershop
SIG MODX-9
Mailed on 6/10/2021
Check cashed pending
 
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how long are stamps taking to get to the dealer. WV isn't that far from TN and it's been 25 days for me. This has been the biggest cluster F NFA purchase I've had yet after plenty before. Bought April 1st 2020
I believe they mail the processed stamps out in batches once or twice a month. My first two took a month (30 days) to get back to the dealer after approval. I'd say it should be any time for yours.
 
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how long are stamps taking to get to the dealer. WV isn't that far from TN and it's been 25 days for me. This has been the biggest cluster F NFA purchase I've had yet after plenty before. Bought April 1st 2020

4 of mine took 2 weeks to arrive to dealer (from date of approval). however i have 1 stamp that took around 50 days, although it did eventually arrive. my dealer is excellent about notifying me so it definitely wasn't on my FFL.
 
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My (first time)wait officially starts today, 11/12/20. Silencer was in-stock and I used silencer shop's system so I have high hopes.
Form 3 delivered to dealer on 11/24/2020
Tax stamp cashed on 12/15/2020
Took delivery of my OSS 762Ti today! 6/9/2021

Perfect timing as the rifle's first trip to the range was last weekend. Not a soul there but me for four hours straight. Simply awesome and managed to finish up every test so I can start hand loading. Cycles with subs and supers, no issue. Quickest dial-in I've ever had. And now she'll no longer be naked!




Came in at about 14.7oz. as my scale reads a few ounces high. Factory spec is 14.5. Can't wait to enjoy the sound of (relative) silence. This'll make a huge difference on the POF Revolution DI with a muzzle brake. The guy next to me at the range will be thankful!
 
Form 3 delivered to dealer on 11/24/2020
Tax stamp cashed on 12/15/2020
Took delivery of my OSS 762Ti today! 6/9/2021

Perfect timing as the rifle's first trip to the range was last weekend. Not a soul there but me for four hours straight. Simply awesome and managed to finish up every test so I can start hand loading. Cycles with subs and supers, no issue. Quickest dial-in I've ever had. And now she'll no longer be naked!




Came in at about 14.7oz. as my scale reads a few ounces high. Factory spec is 14.5. Can't wait to enjoy the sound of (relative) silence. This'll make a huge difference on the POF Revolution DI with a muzzle brake. The guy next to me at the range will be thankful!
Where did you get the 1913 rail mount for the Magneto Speed? Will it fit a V2?
 
They're just standard issue m-lock rails. I think it's a Magpul if I remember correctly. I have the latest version of the Magnetospeed, not sure which version it is honestly. It's probably just a touch too far out as I have to mess with the sensitivity quite a bit. I use the same setup on my POF Revolution and 5.56 upper but the hand guard on both of those is smaller in diameter than the Smoke Composites. I was getting decent readings with sensitivity set to 9.
 
They're just standard issue m-lock rails. I think it's a Magpul if I remember correctly. I have the latest version of the Magnetospeed, not sure which version it is honestly. It's probably just a touch too far out as I have to mess with the sensitivity quite a bit. I use the same setup on my POF Revolution and 5.56 upper but the hand guard on both of those is smaller in diameter than the Smoke Composites. I was getting decent readings with sensitivity set to 9.
Magpul makes the adapter for the Magneto Speed chrono? I'll have to look into that. Thanks.
 
how long are stamps taking to get to the dealer. WV isn't that far from TN and it's been 25 days for me. This has been the biggest cluster F NFA purchase I've had yet after plenty before. Bought April 1st 2020
My approval date was April 19th but the postage date printed on the ATF envelope was May 7th. The dealer had it about 4 days later.