how back logged is the BATF???

.50cal packer · February 27, 2013, 01:16 PM

I'm a month and a half into waiting for the C&R license, and it's driving me nuts. Does anyone know how far back logged the ATF is?

I have read it "generally" takes 2 months for us to get it... If I don't receive it by then, who do I need to call??? Any help is welcome and appreciated.

Nico Testosteros · February 27, 2013, 01:34 PM

Call the ATF. The phone number of the agent handling your case is listed on their website. I think my license took around 3 months but I'm a resident alien. That could have added to the time.

http://www.atf.gov/contact/service-c...-directory.pdf

.50cal packer · February 27, 2013, 01:54 PM

So I should call the person in charge of my state and not the Atl. office?

Nico Testosteros · February 27, 2013, 07:41 PM

The examiner over your state is what I was told a couple years ago when I was wondering what had happened to mine.

BerdanSS · February 27, 2013, 07:46 PM

Everything is backed up I'd imagine. Heck I sent my renewal in for my CCW permit a month before it was due and that was back in the first week of December. I just called today to see what was up, and was told 16-18 weeks is now considered quick

I'd hate to think how bad anything federal controlled would be.

emcon5 · February 27, 2013, 08:02 PM

Don't waste your time with a call, they will tell you to call them back after 90 days.

I renewed mine last year, and it took about 2 months, then I changed my address a couple months later and the turnaround was only about a week, counting the time in the mail.

A guy posted here a couple days ago his took 3 weeks.

Some, for one reason or another, take longer.

Just be happy you are not trying to get approval for a NFA item, that is running 6 months minimum.

leo96150 · February 28, 2013, 02:12 AM

Mine took a little over two months. After about 8 weeks, I called the toll-free number on their website and they were able to tell me when it was mailed. They were very courteous and helpful on the phone, a pleasant surprise.

February 27, 2013, 01:16 PM	#1
.50cal packer Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Posts: 80	how back logged is the BATF??? I'm a month and a half into waiting for the C&R license, and it's driving me nuts. Does anyone know how far back logged the ATF is? I have read it "generally" takes 2 months for us to get it... If I don't receive it by then, who do I need to call??? Any help is welcome and appreciated.

February 27, 2013, 01:34 PM	#2
Nico Testosteros Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Tejas Posts: 107	how back logged is the BATF??? Call the ATF. The phone number of the agent handling your case is listed on their website. I think my license took around 3 months but I'm a resident alien. That could have added to the time. http://www.atf.gov/contact/service-c...-directory.pdf

February 27, 2013, 07:41 PM	#4
Nico Testosteros Senior Member Join Date: August 24, 2010 Location: Austin, Tejas Posts: 107	how back logged is the BATF??? The examiner over your state is what I was told a couple years ago when I was wondering what had happened to mine.

February 27, 2013, 01:54 PM	#3
.50cal packer Member Join Date: January 11, 2006 Posts: 80	So I should call the person in charge of my state and not the Atl. office?

February 27, 2013, 07:46 PM	#5
BerdanSS Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2011 Posts: 579	Everything is backed up I'd imagine. Heck I sent my renewal in for my CCW permit a month before it was due and that was back in the first week of December. I just called today to see what was up, and was told 16-18 weeks is now considered quick I'd hate to think how bad anything federal controlled would be.

February 27, 2013, 08:02 PM	#6
emcon5 Senior Member Join Date: July 11, 1999 Location: High Desert NV Posts: 1,294	Don't waste your time with a call, they will tell you to call them back after 90 days. I renewed mine last year, and it took about 2 months, then I changed my address a couple months later and the turnaround was only about a week, counting the time in the mail. A guy posted here a couple days ago his took 3 weeks. Some, for one reason or another, take longer. Just be happy you are not trying to get approval for a NFA item, that is running 6 months minimum.

February 28, 2013, 02:12 AM	#7
leo96150 Junior Member Join Date: January 7, 2013 Posts: 3	Mine took a little over two months. After about 8 weeks, I called the toll-free number on their website and they were able to tell me when it was mailed. They were very courteous and helpful on the phone, a pleasant surprise.