Suppressor wait times

[atmat]

Take this with a large grain of salt, but in talking to a couple local SOTs their ATF contacts told them (several years ago) the ATF has a (lofty) goal of getting down to a 17 day approval window. (and obviously we see how well THAT is going).

The interesting tidbit in those conversations was how much tax revenue the ATF was looking at and would come in if the process was that fast.

While I'm no fan of the need for approvals on suppressors in general, I'd bet there would be a pretty considerable uptick in suppressor usage if the process was a reliable 30 days or less.

Most people I know who are skipping suppressors aren’t going it because of the wait. They’re doing it because of the tax fee, needing a trust, fingerprints, and perceived complicated paperwork.

Would be sweet if it could be brought down that low, though.

 

[Bluefish]

So I just got a Form 4 back in record time. In 20 years and a bunch of forms, this is the fastest I have ever had.

Rugged Obsidian.
Purchased through SilencerShop.
Individual.
Form 4 was submitted via eforms on 1.15.2024
Approved 2.14.2024.

I have another Form 4 for a SilencerCo Scythe Ti that I submitted on 1/3/2024, nothing on that one yet.

That’s crazy fast. I am at about 120 days on a form 1 and a form 4.

 

[ChrisAU]

If it were reliably under 30 days I’d have a much larger stamp collection. Just something else to impulse buy lol

 

[MikeDeltaFoxtrot]

If it were reliably under 30 days I’d have a much larger stamp collection. Just something else to impulse buy lol

Same. I would be much more inclined to buy the latest and greatest shiny can if I got more immediate gratification.

 

[floridajpr]

I went through SC and my application was submitted to the ATF on October 10, 2023. I still have awhile before I get my stamp.

 

[jjohnsonElknewbie]

6 full months and counting...

 

[GreyBeck]

2nd approved today. 2/15/24. Both submitted 8/21. One approved 1/24/24, one today….you’d think they could streamline if one person has multiple form 4s…..

 

[MikeDeltaFoxtrot]

I got an e-mail from SilencerShop this morning attaching an approved copy of a second Form 4 (for my Scythe Ti) that I had submitted on Jan 3. It was approved yesterday. I haven't heard from the dealer on this one yet, but it is better than Christmas.

 

[Axlrod]

Take this with a large grain of salt, but in talking to a couple local SOTs their ATF contacts told them (several years ago) the ATF has a (lofty) goal of getting down to a 17 day approval window. (and obviously we see how well THAT is going).

The interesting tidbit in those conversations was how much tax revenue the ATF was looking at and would come in if the process was that fast.

While I'm no fan of the need for approvals on suppressors in general, I'd bet there would be a pretty considerable uptick in suppressor usage if the process was a reliable 30 days or less.

The US government has spent, as of today 34.23 TRILLION dollars MORE than they have taken in.
That is $265,000 for each US taxpayer.
So the ATF is going to be concerned about an uptick in $200 tax stamps??
Here is the deal:
The ATF does not give a shit about revenue or getting your suppressor to you period.

 

[Wrangler13]

Under 3 months!

Eform 4 individual
Certified 11/22/23
Approved 2/15/24

Had 2 cans certified that day, will be interesting to see if the other clears tomorrow/next week or in the summer when I figured they would clear.

 

[Louro]

Under 3 months!

Eform 4 individual
Certified 11/22/23
Approved 2/15/24

Had 2 cans certified that day, will be interesting to see if the other clears tomorrow/next week or in the summer when I figured they would clear.

You lucky dog. I just got one of mine approve, I bought it on June. The other one that was bought the same date still on hold.

 

[NickT406]

Under 3 months!

Eform 4 individual
Certified 11/22/23
Approved 2/15/24

Had 2 cans certified that day, will be interesting to see if the other clears tomorrow/next week or in the summer when I figured they would clear.

My harvester evo certified the first week of December and I got approved yesterday! I had 2 other cans certified same day also so we will see but at least I will have one to play with.

 

[John Havard]

Received email from ATF that my application had been received and was in process on 8/21/23. Received approval 2/16/24. Not quite 6 months.

 

[fmyth]

Most people I know who are skipping suppressors aren’t going it because of the wait. They’re doing it because of the tax fee, needing a trust, fingerprints, and perceived complicated paperwork.

Would be sweet if it could be brought down that low, though.

I bought my first (2) on November 17th from a local gun store. They took my pic, fingerprints and did all the paperwork online while I was there and the whole process took about an hour. I did not do a trust. I didn't have any plan to loan my suppressors out and can still will them to my son. I picked up both suppressors yesterday. 88 days from purchase to approval and picked up on the 89th day.

 

[ssgjpd]

Just got in the waiting game again. Certified the 14th.

 

[Caseknife]

Is there any rhyme or reason to the approval timeline? Longer for your first one? Looking to purchase my first suppressor within the next month and have no clue what to expect.

Just do it and forget about it, might get a surprise Christmas present.

 

[Brucebarker024]

waiting on the first can
Paid 1/13/24
Certified 1/16/24
Single shot trust.

Will update when approved.

 

[wind gypsy]

lots of quick approvals seem to be happening. more so than any time since i've paid attention.

 

[ChrisAU]

lots of quick approvals seem to be happening. more so than any time since i've paid attention.

Yep. Making me want to buy another one just to see how fast it could be lol

 

[thinhorn_AK]

lots of quick approvals seem to be happening. more so than any time since i've paid attention.

It would be cool if my scythe was one of the fast ones.