eForm 4 suppressor approvals are taking just days on average for both individual and "standardized trust" submissions. These are historically fast approval times, which ATF refers to as "the new normal." The table below displays current ATF wait times for Form 4 and Form 3 submissions, based on data collected from recent approvals.

2025年2月18日 · Average Processing Times for Applications Processed During January 2025. Statistical information on average processing times of applications that are filled out correctly and completely.

2024年7月4日 · Method 1 – Calculate Turnaround Time Using TEXT Function in Excel. In the previous section, we had to change the format of the time difference to calculate the turnaround time as Excel automatically changes the time format. We can use the TEXT function to …

2024年10月28日 · Once you buy your suppressor and submit all of the necessary paperwork, it then becomes a waiting game. Before you can actually take possession of your can, you have to get an approval from the ATF. Historically the ATF has taken a long time to process a background check and issuing a tax stamp, which has caused some to not buy a silencer.

Traditionally, obtaining a silencer through the NFA (National Firearms Act) process has been a months-long endeavor, with average eForm 4 wait times lingering between 7 to 10 months. The ATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) has acknowledged these faster approval times as a deliberate move towards efficiency.

2022年4月21日 · In an exclusive, Silencer Shop tells Pew Pew Tactical that their fastest expedited approval for an NFA tax stamp occurred in two days under the ATF’s new eForm system.

2024年7月23日 · One of the most effective ways to minimize the current wait time for NFA items is to ensure that applications are complete and accurate before submission. Incomplete or incorrect forms can lead to delays, as the ATF may need additional information or corrections before processing can continue.

2021年5月2日 · For all those interested in converting an existing serialized purchased pistol or rifle, Home build lower/upper, into a Short Barrel Rifle with the ATF and the NFA tax stamp, the approvals are running between 1-2 months on average if you do an electronic file with the ATF.

2023年1月1日 · The approval dates on this page accurately reflect time frames based on data from our 42 FFL locations nationwide. Understanding these dates can help Capitol Armory customers estimate the arrival of their NFA approvals, based on when their NFA forms were submitted to the ATF.

2024年10月3日 · Format the TAT cell as [h]:mm:ss (square brackets required). I'm trying to calculate the amount of time taken to complete a task. The data I receive is a date/time stamp format. I'm wanting to establish how many working hours & minutes it …