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Old October 3, 2019, 10:46 AM   #1
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4 months, maybe I just got lucky?

Ordered June 9th 2019
Stamp check cashed July 3rd
Stamp approved September 22nd
Stamp arrived at dealer September 30th

It was a Form 4 individual through silencershop using the kiosk.

I was expecting Dec-Feb of 2020, anyone else seeing faster turn around times?
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Old October 3, 2019, 04:53 PM   #2
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That is incredibly fast.
So fast that ATF obviously made an error.
Did you include a gratuity with your F4?

I'm sitting on 20-30 Silencer Shop silencers whose Form 4's were submitted in December 2018.
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Old October 3, 2019, 06:57 PM   #3
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Old October 6, 2019, 12:08 PM   #4
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I have no clue how it got through so fast, but I'll definitely take it
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Old October 10, 2019, 05:57 AM   #5
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Congratulations you had better buy a lottery ticket! I'm still waiting on the two I did last December, checks cashed in April 30th & May 1st. I was hoping I'd see them in time to use for deer season, I seriously doubt that'll happen.
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Old October 10, 2019, 08:46 PM   #6
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I was quite surprised when cornbush called me and told me his stamp had come back.

I submitted three Form 4s (individual, paper) over a three week period ending the first week of May 2019. Checks were cashed quickly.

But, of course, I haven't heard anything. I don't expect to for a while.

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I have no clue how it got through so fast, but I'll definitely take it
...Probably a new examiner that hasn't been taught the correct methods of bureaucratic procrastination yet.
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Old October 19, 2019, 12:05 AM   #7
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Individual F4 for integrally suppressed Ruger MKIV -- https://innovativearms.com/portfolio/rm ... -integral/:

Dealer Mailed F4 to ATF: 16 Jul 2019
Check Cashed: 25 Jul 2019
F4 Approved: 9 Oct 2019
Dealer called for me to pick it up: 18 Oct 2019.
Days from check cashed to approval: 76

Nice surprise.
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Old December 30, 2019, 08:36 AM   #8
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Silencer shop kiosk paperwork for YHM Turbo submitted 12/13/2019, check cashed 12/27/2019.... If MGRacer is the new normal, hopefully have mine home for spring.

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Old December 30, 2019, 12:22 PM   #9
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I'm still waiting.
I don't remember the exact dates right now, but my current F4s awaiting approval were filed between April 15th and May 10th, each about one week apart.
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Old February 26, 2020, 05:25 PM   #10
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Got the call yesterday my stamp is in on my Omega 300. Still waiting on the Sparrow stamp.
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Old February 26, 2020, 08:02 PM   #11
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Finally picked up my Vers 475 and Maxim 9 yesterday; having gotten the Harvester 300 a couple weeks ago.
I don't recall which date went with which item, but as noted above:
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I submitted three Form 4s (individual, paper) over a three week period ending the first week of May 2019.
So, basically 10+ months.
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Old February 26, 2020, 08:54 PM   #12
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I'm 13 months for my first. Submitted during the government shutdown last year. Checks were cashed around 1 May 19, so I win for the longest in this thread so far!
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Old July 13, 2020, 03:51 PM   #13
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7 months to the day....paperwork submitted on 13 Dec 2019, got the call today 13 Jul 2020 to pick it up.

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Old September 17, 2020, 07:58 PM   #14
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hope I'm that lucky. Just bought a suppressor for my
Bolt 308....i am not a patient man.

Especially when it comes to something as absurd as asking for permission to my a metal tube.
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Old September 18, 2020, 05:56 PM   #15
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I had a 7 month wait for my M16. I was told to expect a year.

I remember when form 4s took 2 to 3 months. Ahh... The good ole days.
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Old September 22, 2020, 10:18 AM   #16
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In the last week I've had five stamps come in for Forms mailed the first week of April 2020.

But..........I still have a dozen that are over a year old.
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Old December 12, 2020, 08:39 PM   #17
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Got my Harveter 300 out of ATF jail today.

Check was cashed 6/16, my FFL received the tax stamp 12/8.

Was planning on 8-10 months, was a nice Christmas surprise.
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Old December 12, 2020, 10:54 PM   #18
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Apparently, I have been lucky 4 times, 2 suppressors and 2 MGs between 4 and 5 months, (July to October-November). I’m afraid to get anything else for fear of it taking 14 months next time. That, and I’m kind of afraid Biden/Harris demanding to “buy back” the aforementioned articles.
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Old December 13, 2020, 03:12 AM   #19
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They don't have deep enough pockets to buy back all of the MGs that would qualify if the legislation was broad enough to cover everything they want.

That being said... Hoping my next Form 1 only takes a few months.
I don't want another 9+ month one.
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Old December 13, 2020, 10:32 PM   #20
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Is this wait a symptom of "we will get to you when we want to" and not a day before you peons..
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Old December 13, 2020, 10:36 PM   #21
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I doubt any “buy back” amount would be based on the amount paid for the item
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Old December 13, 2020, 11:55 PM   #22
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I doubt any “buy back” amount would be based on the amount paid for the item
No buy back will include machine guns.
That is what I was commenting on.
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Old December 14, 2020, 09:58 AM   #23
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My last one which was several months ago, took 4 months and 8 days. I was surprised because it was a trust with RP's in different states. The form is not set up for that, and I ended up writing in things like the name and address of the other Chief LEO, but apparently they liked it.
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Old December 14, 2020, 06:43 PM   #24
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I'm all NFA registered on the Silencer Shop website. I have a Kiosk equipped dealer about 40 min from my house , and The last can I need is a .22 rimfire . I'm pulling the quiet trigger on the Dead Air Mask .22 HD . My last form 4 wait back in 2016 was 5.5 months.
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Old December 28, 2020, 08:51 PM   #25
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Received a stamp today on a Form 4 I signed on August 25th.

Four months ain't too shabby.
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