First suppressor purchase

Coach Z · June 12, 2012, 12:33 AM

I've started down the rabbit hole! Just purchased a silencerco sparrow. How long is the average turnaround for the form three and getting it transferred from the distributor to my lgs?

jclayto · June 12, 2012, 09:40 AM

It varies by state but here in SC the transfer to dealer is averaging 6 to 8 Weeks and then 6 months for the form 4 to you.

I am in the same boat. I bought an uzi out of state last week and patiently waiting for it to get to my local dealer so I can get the ball rolling.

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SamNavy · June 12, 2012, 10:00 AM

There was a story being floated around a few weeks ago about the Form3 office or wherever tripling the amout of people processing forms... something like 12 new asst.processors and 6 new full-time processors.

I heard on another forum from an "inside source" that the goal from the office was a 1month turnaround by the holidays. I guess the word has gotten out that there are thousands of people out there who would gladly buy Class3 stuff if it wasn't such a freaking administrative disaster.

Shoot, if they'd drop the tax stamp down to a reasonable price, I'd have a suppressor for every gun I own.

jclayto · June 12, 2012, 10:17 AM

Well, I did not want to give false hope to anyone but my dealer told me he's had a few recently come through in 2 weeks.... and a few in the past take 8 months. On average though, 6-8 weeks seems to be the number I keep seeing. After that, 6 months seems to be the pretty average turnaround for the stamp.

I have also heard those rumors that more examiners were being hired. I hope that it's true.

RyeDaddy · June 12, 2012, 05:14 PM

I live in another state, so I don't have the same examiner you do, BUT: my new silencer came from another state, and the form 3 was sent out April 10th, it was approved in about 7 weeks and the can arrived at my dealer here in TX last Monday, June 4.

Deja vu · June 12, 2012, 09:44 PM

in Idaho it takes about 3 weeks. At least it did for mine.

Coach Z · June 17, 2012, 10:36 AM

Sounds like its sort of luck of the draw, thanks for the responses!

Battle Born · June 17, 2012, 02:09 PM

Our dealer to dealer is running about 3-4 weeks and 4-5 months to the customer on the 4.

Mark

Coach Z · August 26, 2012, 09:38 AM

So I emailed Bud's on 7/20 to check on the status of my transfer because it had been a while and was told that transfers were taking a while but they would check on it.

I emailed them again this week (8/22) and got a response the following day that it had shipped to my dealer on 7/18!!!! AHHHHHHHHH Not only did buds not tell me it was shipped but my dealer never told me it arrived and it's been sitting on a shelf for a MONTH. I'm just beside myself.

Will keep this thread updated

RyeDaddy · August 26, 2012, 09:41 PM

After this transaction find a new dealer. One that calls to say your item has arrived.

David Hineline · August 27, 2012, 07:23 PM

Who could have guessed that buying from the cheapest source on the internet and going through the cheapest local transfer dealer, would not be the best way to get top level customer service.

Coach Z · August 27, 2012, 07:52 PM

Well david while I appreciate your insightful comments, Bud's was one of the only places that had that suppressor in stock and my local class 3 shop is one of the most expensive and came highly recommended.

A little research before posting truly unhelpful garbage might possibly be in order.

Crosshair · August 27, 2012, 08:43 PM

My dealer mails me the Form 4 as soon as he gets it.

Coach Z · October 11, 2012, 09:01 PM

Just an update ATF cashed the check 10-2. Start the clock!

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Deja vu · October 13, 2012, 06:07 PM

go to NFATRACKER.COM That will help you figure out when you can expect to get your stamp.

jclayto · October 25, 2012, 01:05 PM

Good to hear Coach! So the June- now time frame was the initial transfer from buds to your dealer and the 2 weeks or so it probably took for the atf to receive your form 4 and cash the check?

My suppressor check cashed July 9 and the Uzi check cashed Sept 20. I am hoping to see the suppressor stamp next month if there is any truth to the nfatracker predictions. I would love to see the Uzi by Christmas but I am sure it will be more of a January-February present.

June 12, 2012, 12:33 AM	#1
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	First suppressor purchase I've started down the rabbit hole! Just purchased a silencerco sparrow. How long is the average turnaround for the form three and getting it transferred from the distributor to my lgs?

June 12, 2012, 09:44 PM	#6
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 1,755	in Idaho it takes about 3 weeks. At least it did for mine. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 21 of my guns are 45/70 govt 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple

June 17, 2012, 02:09 PM	#8
Battle Born Member Join Date: June 11, 2011 Posts: 24	Our dealer to dealer is running about 3-4 weeks and 4-5 months to the customer on the 4. Mark __________________ US Firearms Academy Store-775-826-2626 www.Renoguns.com Mark@USFirearmsAcademy.com

August 26, 2012, 09:38 AM	#9
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	Boy am I MAD!!! So I emailed Bud's on 7/20 to check on the status of my transfer because it had been a while and was told that transfers were taking a while but they would check on it. I emailed them again this week (8/22) and got a response the following day that it had shipped to my dealer on 7/18!!!! AHHHHHHHHH Not only did buds not tell me it was shipped but my dealer never told me it arrived and it's been sitting on a shelf for a MONTH. I'm just beside myself. Will keep this thread updated __________________ Love my guns

August 27, 2012, 07:52 PM	#12
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	Well david while I appreciate your insightful comments, Bud's was one of the only places that had that suppressor in stock and my local class 3 shop is one of the most expensive and came highly recommended. A little research before posting truly unhelpful garbage might possibly be in order. __________________ Love my guns

June 12, 2012, 09:40 AM	#2
jclayto Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 524	It varies by state but here in SC the transfer to dealer is averaging 6 to 8 Weeks and then 6 months for the form 4 to you. I am in the same boat. I bought an uzi out of state last week and patiently waiting for it to get to my local dealer so I can get the ball rolling. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2

June 12, 2012, 10:00 AM	#3
SamNavy Senior Member Join Date: August 28, 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 127	There was a story being floated around a few weeks ago about the Form3 office or wherever tripling the amout of people processing forms... something like 12 new asst.processors and 6 new full-time processors. I heard on another forum from an "inside source" that the goal from the office was a 1month turnaround by the holidays. I guess the word has gotten out that there are thousands of people out there who would gladly buy Class3 stuff if it wasn't such a freaking administrative disaster. Shoot, if they'd drop the tax stamp down to a reasonable price, I'd have a suppressor for every gun I own.

June 12, 2012, 10:17 AM	#4
jclayto Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 524	Well, I did not want to give false hope to anyone but my dealer told me he's had a few recently come through in 2 weeks.... and a few in the past take 8 months. On average though, 6-8 weeks seems to be the number I keep seeing. After that, 6 months seems to be the pretty average turnaround for the stamp. I have also heard those rumors that more examiners were being hired. I hope that it's true.

June 12, 2012, 05:14 PM	#5
RyeDaddy Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 139	I live in another state, so I don't have the same examiner you do, BUT: my new silencer came from another state, and the form 3 was sent out April 10th, it was approved in about 7 weeks and the can arrived at my dealer here in TX last Monday, June 4.

June 17, 2012, 10:36 AM	#7
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	Sounds like its sort of luck of the draw, thanks for the responses!

August 26, 2012, 09:41 PM	#10
RyeDaddy Senior Member Join Date: January 6, 2007 Location: DFW, Texas Posts: 139	After this transaction find a new dealer. One that calls to say your item has arrived.

August 27, 2012, 07:23 PM	#11
David Hineline Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 1999 Location: South Sioux City, Nebraska Posts: 700	Who could have guessed that buying from the cheapest source on the internet and going through the cheapest local transfer dealer, would not be the best way to get top level customer service.

August 27, 2012, 08:43 PM	#13
Crosshair Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2004 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 5,319	My dealer mails me the Form 4 as soon as he gets it. __________________ I don't carry a gun to go looking for trouble, I carry a gun in case trouble finds me.

October 11, 2012, 09:01 PM	#14
Coach Z Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2011 Location: CT / RI Posts: 447	Just an update ATF cashed the check 10-2. Start the clock! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

October 13, 2012, 06:07 PM	#15
Deja vu Senior Member Join Date: March 14, 2010 Location: Border of Idaho & Montana Posts: 1,755	go to NFATRACKER.COM That will help you figure out when you can expect to get your stamp. __________________ Shot placement is everything! I would rather take a round of 50BMG to the foot than a 22short to the base of the skull. all 21 of my guns are 45/70 govt 357 mag, 22 or 12 ga... I believe in keeping it simple

October 25, 2012, 01:05 PM	#16
jclayto Senior Member Join Date: February 14, 2005 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 524	Good to hear Coach! So the June- now time frame was the initial transfer from buds to your dealer and the 2 weeks or so it probably took for the atf to receive your form 4 and cash the check? My suppressor check cashed July 9 and the Uzi check cashed Sept 20. I am hoping to see the suppressor stamp next month if there is any truth to the nfatracker predictions. I would love to see the Uzi by Christmas but I am sure it will be more of a January-February present.