ATF eForm 4 Reduced Wait Times?

[Chad Schmidt]

Called the helpline, no joy. They cannot help because the "duplicate account" does not show up on their end. They told me to contact the email only help desk. I had already prior to calling. Very nice person but unfortunately couldn't help.

 

[dgpcpa]

Today I received an email from SilncerCo commenting on reduced eForm 4 wait times. It claimed that a new ATF process will reduce wait times to just a few days or weeks…. They pointed to this article

Are Fast eForms Transfers Here To Stay? - American Suppressor Association

When it comes to suppressors, wait times suck! Since they were first regulated in 1934, delays associated with Form 4 processing have been a reality that the suppressor community has had to live with. For years, the American Suppressor Association has actively advocated for changes to the...

americansuppressorassociation.com

I'll believe it when I see it. Could be a marketing ploy. Anyone have any insider info?

Submitted my form Dec '23 - here it is almost July '24 and still nothing - just crickets.

 

[keith4kk]

Submitted my form Dec '23 - here it is almost July '24 and still nothing - just crickets.

Sounds like you are going to have to find someone who can either delete or reset your account. There is already one open using your email. Or get a new email address and start over. My son just completed his form 4 this afternoon. Got his submitted email from atf. So his timer has started.

 

[Eric H]

I went through SilencerShop with their Kiosk and got it in 30 days. Apparently it's working as the current pickings are slim.

 

[dgpcpa]

I went through SilencerShop with their Kiosk and got it in 30 days. Apparently it's working as the current pickings are slim.

Eric H - are you saying that you received your can in 30 days OR are you saying that you received acknowledgement of the form submission in 30 days?

 

[Eric H]

Eric H - are you saying that you received your can in 30 days OR are you saying that you received acknowledgement of the form submission in 30 days?

Can in 30 days.

 

[ECHOLS28]

When you submit you should get confirmation right away.

 

[Recon$$]

My buddy just got a can in 5 days total.

 

[ECHOLS28]

Good mines been in jail for 4 days. My first was like 12 months then last two were 6-7 months. 5 days.

 

[Okanogan]

I found this explanation of the background to the reduce Form 4 approval times interesting. It sounds like perhaps the corollary to the reduced times for the majority of applicants, is that the ATF isn't putting as much attention on those who get hung up in the process.
https://www.themeateater.com/hunt/f...-atf-slashed-suppressor-approval-time-by-5000

 

[bluedog69]

Filed my entrust form 4 through Silencer Central on March 12th. Just got approved July 1st. So about a 3 1/2 month wait.
Now waiting on the Sheriff check and shipping.

 

[Chad Schmidt]

Reapplied and it worked. Got the email a couple minutes later. Got the information to the seller. The wait has started. Hope to have it for hunting this year.

 

[keith4kk]

Son got his approval today. 6 business days since submission.

 

[Brijake]

Silencer Shop submittal on 5/17, still waiting. Did two through small dealer and had both approvals in less than 24 ours. Makes no sense.