Re: PROBLEMS AT THE NFA BRANCH?!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lowlight</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: chainring</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So you have a lot of cans...I'm happy for you.
The point of this thread is that the NFA process takes too long (I will reiterate that the NFA shouldn't even exist, and certainly shouldn't apply to suppressors) so what is the best way to encourage improvement without shooting ourself in the foot. Care to add to that with something other than the statement that you already have all the cans you need?
The more progress we make at the state level, the better, obviously, and better informed representatives and senators are more effective than lobbying the BATFE, etc.
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Clearly you missed the point of my reference to having a lot... I have seen times fluctuate and change over the years, some times they go exactly 4 weeks, some times they go 4 months, some times they go longer... the fact this big slow down started over the summer doesn't changes the fact it has always swayed and things tend to level out.
As posted above education is definitely a key elements, and the fact that it is only NOW that the NRA and their lobbying machine is even starting to address Suppressors helps. A few guys bitching they had to wait 6 months and basically ordering the NFA Branch to hire more people because waiting sucks is only going to get a negative reaction. They will simply look at the history of suppressors, the fear factor and then realize, the tax stamp was there to discourage sales will more than likely do nothing but increase the fees to $3300 as it was put above. The will look at the precedence of suppressors from the past which was to discourage. YOU, yes by YOU I mean people like you chainring, have nothing to arm the NFA with, other than you want your can now because you feel it is your right. You need to educate them on things like hearing protection, positive business growth such as dealers, manufacturers, etc... individuals wanting something because they feel they are entitled to it is never met in a favorable fashion. Believe me they will sense the tone when you say they shouldn't exist and will certainly take offense. Their stick is bigger than yours.
Showing a positive business interest is key, highlighting that Europe promotes their use to protect the public is key, the NRA allowing them in competition is key. These are the factors that will make a splash, not Joe Bob from Texas feels he should be able to walk out of the shop the same day with his suppressor.
Demonstrations educating the public and politicians that suppressors are not tools of hit men and assassins, but a potential for job growth and employment. In fact exactly what they talk about everyday in the news, that this type of regulation suppresses jobs.
Being emotionally invested in the idea that the NFA shouldn't have any control of your idea of what you should or shouldn't; have isn't gonna win you any points, and if I was reading this, I would look at posts like yours and simply say, $3300 per tax stamp, 4 week wait = problem solved. </div></div>
Best post on this subject yet. I agree. As you can see I am waiting on a can myself. Last thing we want is a knee jerk reaction to an impatient over reaction. It would not be good for any one but them.
) We really need guys like you helping to spread the concept of an orderly push for a better system, rather than encouraging people to not worry about it. I completely understand your hesitation to bring too much of the wrong attention to the issue - on the other hand, simply hoping for the best just doesn't seem to be working. With more and more NFA activity, they are actively downsizing with no plans to hire more examiners. It's a problem. 
