Suppressors Form 4 wait time

#2,602
This is really depressing. Ordering from TBAC will take 6 weeks, then to get to "pending" is another 6 weeks, then a 9 month wait will be a total of 1 year. Maybe I should go ahead and get every caliber I *might* need just so I don't have to wait any longer...
 
#2,603
NFA Item: Sa Vz. 58 SBR
Form type: Form 1
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 02JAN2013
Forms received: 07JAN2013
Check cashed: 15JAN2013
Pending: 14FEB2013
2nd pending: 10JUN2013
Approval: 29AUG2013
Stamp received: 07SEP2013
Examiner: Jason Frushour?
State: Missouri

Pending -> approved: 205 days
Pending -> stamp received: 216 days
2nd Pending -> approved: 80 days
2nd Pending -> stamp received: 89 days

Damn, this one was a long wait
 
#2,604
Form 1 SBR
Trust
Forms sent 01/08/13
Money Order
Pending 02/14/13
Approved -
Received -

Form 4
Trust
Forms sent 01/08/13
Money Order
Pending 02/12/13
Approved - 09/04/13
Received - 09/07/13

Form 4
Trust
Forms sent 04/10/13
Money order
Pending 06/15/13
Approved - (quoted March 2014)
Received -

Hopefully SBR stamp will be in Monday or Tueday's mail so I can assemble and play with my 2 tax stamp toy.
 
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#2,605
1. NFA Item: Thunderbeast 30PS
2. Item ordered: July 2013
3. Form 3 filed: July 2013
4. Form 3 received/Item shipped: 27AUG2013
5. Item received by SOT: 30AUG2013
6. Trust and Form 4 forms sent to BATF: 03SEP2013
7. Form 4 application received by BATF: Unknown
8. Check cashed: - 10Sep2013
9. BATF acknowledgement: - N/A
10. Form 4 approved date: - N/A
11. NFA stamp received by SOT: - N/A
12. Received 30PS - N/A
13. Examiner: -
 
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#2,608
Form 1 SBR
Trust
Forms sent 01/08/13
Money Order
Pending 02/14/13
Approved - -09/07/13
Received - 09/11/13
Examiner - Shawn Cook

Form 4
Trust
Forms sent 01/08/13
Money Order
Pending 02/12/13
Approved - 09/04/13
Received - 09/07/13
Examiner - Shawn Cook

I can now legally assemble and post pics of my two stamp toy:



details over in the rimfire section
 
#2,610
Still waiting!

NFA Item: AAC Cyclone
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 15 Jan 2013
Forms received: 18 Jan 2013
Check cashed: 24 Jan 2013
Pending: 8 Mar 2013
2nd Pending: 26 June 2013
Approval: 5 Sep 2013
Stamp received: 16 Sep 2013
Examiner: Unknown
State: Florida

Pending -> approved: TBD days
Pending -> stamp received: TBD days
2nd Pending -> approved: TBD days
2nd Pending -> stamp received: TBD days

Someday soon I hope!!!!
 
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#2,614
Just took possession of my Griffin Armament RSTA

1. NFA Item: Griffin Armament RSTA
2. Trust and Form 4 forms sent to BATF: 20 JAN 13
3. Form 4 approved date: 9 SEP 13
4. NFA stamp received by SOT: 16 SEP 13
5. Received RSTA in hand 16 SEP 13
6. Examiner: Sandra J. Snook
 
#2,618
chittnp said:
Took mine 8 months, the examiner was Snook, in WA
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was that your 1st time for paperwork ? or that the just the norm.
Just wondering before I start again for 4th time around again. but I haven't done it for a couple years . It was pretty fast after my 1st one & i was in & out in less than 10-12 weeks after the 1st .
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#2,621
Called today on one that went first pending on 2/25/2013 and second pending on 6/21/2013.. They are now telling me 9 months from first pending. The last 3 weeks they were telling me 60 - 90 days from second pending.. Today is 89 days from second pending and still not approved.. When will they get their story straight?!!!
 
#2,622
hunter-steve said:
Called today on one that went first pending on 2/25/2013 and second pending on 6/21/2013.. They are now telling me 9 months from first pending. The last 3 weeks they were telling me 60 - 90 days from second pending.. Today is 89 days from second pending and still not approved.. When will they get their story straight?!!!
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I am assuming that by second pending you mean that is was sent back to correct errors and you resubmitted. If so what used to take 2-3 weeks (approval after resubmission) is now taking 3-4 months
 
#2,623
2ndamendfan said:
I am assuming that by second pending you mean that is was sent back to correct errors and you resubmitted. If so what used to take 2-3 weeks (approval after resubmission) is now taking 3-4 months
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Nope. I'm given to understand that "second pending" is what USED to be pending - or some such matter. They now have a new "system" - a term I use loosely in context - that now includes received, cashed, pending, second pending, approved. Or some such shit...
 
#2,625
2ndamendfan said:
I am assuming that by second pending you mean that is was sent back to correct errors and you resubmitted. If so what used to take 2-3 weeks (approval after resubmission) is now taking 3-4 months
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I was specifically told there were no errors with my application. The story the told me was they had a new process that contractors did the verification and then if all was in order it was sent to the examiner. That date was the Second Pending date and should take from 60 to 90 days from Second Pending date.

Lately I get a different story every time I call. Just wish they would be consistent.
 
#2,627
Finally Here!!! My First NFA Device = Muy Bueno!

NFA Item: AAC Cyclone
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 15 Jan 2013
Forms received: 18 Jan 2013
Check cashed: 24 Jan 2013
Pending: 8 Mar 2013
2nd Pending: 26 June 2013
Approval: 5 Sep 2013
Stamp received: 16 Sep 2013
Examiner: Unknown
State: Florida

Pending -> approved: 181 days
Pending -> stamp received: 192 days
2nd Pending -> approved: 71 days
2nd Pending -> stamp received: 82

Forms Received-> Stamp Received: 241 Days (34 Weeks + 3 Days)

I have been on travel so I will be picking up my can on Monday, 23 Sep followed by range time next weekend.....HOOORAAH!
 
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#2,628
Bout to send one off for a form 1 can. Worked out. Me and my wife's first anniversary is next week and 1st anniversary gift is paper, so knowing I wanted to make a form one can shes getting me a stamp :p

Now when ill actually get it? Maybe next anniversary haha

Sent from my Galaxy S4
 
#2,629
In Arizona. Examiner is Ann Feltner. Everything sent in that WENT PENDING prior to July 1st was on the six month program. Everything sent in after July 1st is now on the nine month program.

Just received a Form-4 for a suppressor, took 6 months and 12 days.

Next will receive a Form-4 for an SBR, will have taken 6 months and 9 days.

Have another SBR that was sent in May 10th, went Pending July 19th, was told that it'll approve in April of 2014. Nine months.
 
#2,632
Mr.Maim said:
In Arizona. Examiner is Ann Feltner. Everything sent in that WENT PENDING prior to July 1st was on the six month program. Everything sent in after July 1st is now on the nine month program.

Just received a Form-4 for a suppressor, took 6 months and 12 days.

Next will receive a Form-4 for an SBR, will have taken 6 months and 9 days.

Have another SBR that was sent in May 10th, went Pending July 19th, was told that it'll approve in April of 2014. Nine months.
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Please tell me more on this before July 1st, after July 1st stuff. I went pending June 27th and would love some good news right now. I'll have a different examiner, though.
 
#2,634
Suppressor Form 4
Sent 1/25/13
Cashed 1/29/13
Pending 2/27/13
Approved 9/24/13

Seven months from pending to approved.... I never got a "2nd pending" as I called two weeks ago and they gave me the Feb pending date. Don't know if it's Pickles or the guy he's training - there's been a couple forms from TN that someone other than Pickles has done.
 
#2,637
NFA Item: TB 30P-1
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 28SEPT2013
Forms received: 01OCT2013
Check cashed: 02OCT2013
Pending:
2nd pending:
Approval:
Stamp received:
Examiner:
State:

NFA Item: TB 22L-1
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 28SEPT2013
Forms received: 01OCT2013
Check cashed: 02OCT2013
Pending:
2nd pending:
Approval:
Stamp received:
Examiner:
State:


So let's see how thing go with the changes to trusts and the shutdown. I sent in my trust without any of the pending requirements so I'll update if I hear anything different along the way.
 
#2,638
M.Sanchez said:
NFA Item: TB 30P-1
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 28SEPT2013
Forms received: 01OCT2013
Check cashed: 02OCT2013
Pending:
2nd pending:
Approval:
Stamp received:
Examiner:
State:

NFA Item: TB 22L-1
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 28SEPT2013
Forms received: 01OCT2013
Check cashed: 02OCT2013
Pending:
2nd pending:
Approval:
Stamp received:
Examiner:
State:


So let's see how thing go with the changes to trusts and the shutdown. I sent in my trust without any of the pending requirements so I'll update if I hear anything different along the way.
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Trust changes wouldn't even take affect until mid December or early January. They are still in review.
 
#2,639
KYS said:
Trust changes wouldn't even take affect until mid December or early January. They are still in review.
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I know, I'm just curious if they're going the grandfather in trusts that's have been submitted prior to the finalized changes come Dec/Jan after the comment period and any changes the BATFE make as well.
 
#2,640
M.Sanchez said:
I know, I'm just curious if they're going the grandfather in trusts that's have been submitted prior to the finalized changes come Dec/Jan after the comment period and any changes the BATFE make as well.
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No one knows. Some thoughts promote certain doom and futility, others with positive stand firm affirmations.
Truth is, no one can answer you truthfully. I'm betting the horse to reveal itself as we approach Decembers deadline.
Then we can brace for impact, whichever way that is.

Tell the beast how you really feel. Link below..

Regulations.gov
 
#2,643
sent form: feb 4
pending: mar 14
approved: i duno, i don't have the stamp with me yet (EDIT: sep 25)
received: oct 4
8 months exactly

called the dealer this morning to check on forms coming in, if any, after the shutdown. it came friday!

gona go pick it up tonight, and calling off work tomorrow!!! not really, i own the company, but i am going to put some duties on hold tomorrow afternoon. hehe...
 
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#2,645
NFA Item: TBAC 30P-1
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 28JAN2013
Forms received: 30JAN2013
Check cashed: 01FEB2013
Pending: 08MAR2013
2nd pending: 15JUL2013
Approval: 26SEP2013
Stamp received: 06OCT2013
Examiner: Jason Frushour
State: Missouri

Pending -> approved: 202 days
Pending -> stamp received: 212 days
2nd Pending -> approved: 73 days
2nd Pending -> stamp received: 83 days

Thank goodness it was approved right before the shut down.
 
#2,646
My YHM went pending March 26, 2013 and the examiner is Dana Pickles. Called on August 26th and was told, without looking anything up, that it was 9 months from pending. I am still planing to see my YHM by December at least. Thinking that keeps me sain.
 
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#2,647
NFA Item: AAC SDN-6
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 25JAN2013
Check cashed: 01FEB2013
Pending: 08MAR2013
2nd pending: 08JUL2013
Approval: ???
Stamp received: ???
Examiner: ???
State: Georgia

I was pending the same day and second pending seven days earlier than bonjourjr above, but no stamp yet. I can picture my file being at the top of the stack on the examiner's desk when this mess hit. Just my luck.
 
#2,649
Cephus91 said:
NFA Item: AAC SDN-6
Form type: Form 4
Transfer: Trust
Packet mailed: 25JAN2013
Check cashed: 01FEB2013
Pending: 08MAR2013
2nd pending: 08JUL2013
Approval: ???
Stamp received: ???
Examiner: ???
State: Georgia

I was pending the same day and second pending seven days earlier than bonjourjr above, but no stamp yet. I can picture my file being at the top of the stack on the examiner's desk when this mess hit. Just my luck.
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My first can was approved on Sep 20th and I still have not seem my stamp. I think it is in the outbox on my examiner's desk Just waiting to be put in the mail.
 
#2,650
I purchased a suppressor online in August 2012. It took 3 months for the Form 3 dealer to dealer, 5 weeks for the CLEO signatures. ATF cashed my check late December 2012. The local gun shop contacted me late July 2013 two weeks after they received the Form 4 (stamped with a number at the top) back for corrections. So these incompetent guys at the gun shop had me fill the form 4 out on front only format (ATF requires front and back format). This is my first suppressor, so I didn't know the difference. The second correction needed was the guy who signed the FFL holders signature wasn't the primary FFL holder of the gun shop. Upon finding this out, the very same day I went to the shop and talked with the owner. He was very helpful and we got the form 4 fixed immediately. I then took it directly to the CLEO and explained the situation and that it had already been signed once and approved by the CLEO. CLEO still made me wait two more weeks before notifying me it was ready. Again I immediately sent the new form 4 (2 copies in front and back format) with a copy of the old one with the noted corrections. I called the ATF today, they told me my form 4 had been disapproved on August 27, 2013 the same day I sent the corrected form 4 to them. The ATF reviewer that disapproved this form is not answering his phone. I've heard rumors that if you get the corrected form back to them with in 30 days you don't have to start at the back of the line. There is absolutely no reason my form 4 shouldn't have been approve background wise. However I have no idea what the reason was because I can't contact the reviewer. Clearly the corrected version did not reach them in time before the original was disapproved. Anyone out there have any advice for me? Speaking of wait time....I'm now at 14 months (after original purchase date) and counting.
 
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