Do form 1 SBR approvals take less time than supressors?

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do form 1 SBR approvals take less time than supressors?

Posted: 7/21/2014 10:21:50 PM EDT

I am just curious if anybody knows if getting an SBR stamp (form 1, trust) takes as long as it does for a suppressor?

I am getting ready to pick a lower to register as a SBR.

I took the suppressor plunge in early November of last year (trust) - and I am still waiting "patiently"...lol. I just would like to know if
I should prepare myself for a 8 - 12 month wait time for an SBR stamp?

Thanks-

Posted: 7/21/2014 10:54:51 PM EDT

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From what I have seen, NFA items, regardless of type and form, take the same amount of time

Posted: 7/21/2014 10:58:29 PM EDT

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That was the answer I was afraid I was going to get

Maybe things go faster after you get some stamps and you
are "in the system" ? Probably wishful thinking on my part

Posted: 7/22/2014 12:22:12 AM EDT

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I'm at 7 stamps and it still takes the same amount of time

Posted: 7/22/2014 3:30:56 AM EDT

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The wait always sucks. The only thing that gets better with time is you realize how long it takes.

Posted: 7/22/2014 6:49:32 AM EDT

[#5]

Definitely e-file your form 1 as that will at least cut the time between mailing paper forms and forms pending to nothing.

Posted: 7/22/2014 10:32:57 AM EDT

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Stumps....you really know how to cheer a guy up...lol

What is the longest that you have had to wait - or do I really want to know?

Posted: 7/22/2014 10:37:13 AM EDT

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Definitely e-file your form 1 as that will at least cut the time between mailing paper forms and forms pending to nothing.

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Thanks topper!

I just learned about the e-file a few days ago...glad to hear you agree it is the way to go.

I think I will call the "tax stamp masters" today, and see if I can get a status update. I am kind of afraid to call though...

Posted: 7/22/2014 12:11:59 PM EDT

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This site is useful to get different Form 1 and Form 4 estimates.

http://www.nfatracker.com/

Posted: 7/22/2014 1:18:03 PM EDT

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This site is useful to get different Form 1 and Form 4 estimates.

http://www.nfatracker.com/

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Thanks Boatswain....I have looked at this site. It is frustrating for me personally...as I see some peoples seem to go through in just 3-4 months, and others similar to my current time.

Posted: 7/22/2014 3:07:05 PM EDT

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Thanks Boatswain....I have looked at this site. It is frustrating for me personally...as I see some peoples seem to go through in just 3-4 months, and others similar to my current time.

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This site is useful to get different Form 1 and Form 4 estimates.

http://www.nfatracker.com/

Thanks Boatswain....I have looked at this site. It is frustrating for me personally...as I see some peoples seem to go through in just 3-4 months, and others similar to my current time.

When ATF first started their e-forms system, I did read about people getting forms processed in those sort of timeframes. Could it have been those approvals?

Posted: 7/22/2014 3:16:35 PM EDT

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When ATF first started their e-forms system, I did read about people getting forms processed in those sort of timeframes. Could it have been those approvals?

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This site is useful to get different Form 1 and Form 4 estimates.

http://www.nfatracker.com/

Thanks Boatswain....I have looked at this site. It is frustrating for me personally...as I see some peoples seem to go through in just 3-4 months, and others similar to my current time.

When ATF first started their e-forms system, I did read about people getting forms processed in those sort of timeframes. Could it have been those approvals?

I am starting to think the e-forms might be the reason too. The guy I purchased my cans from sent the stuff in via snail mail last November. I am seeing form 4 trust suppressor approval times of 4 months on the NFA tracker site when I checked a few minutes ago! (March 14 submit - July 19 stamp approved)

Posted: 7/22/2014 3:58:35 PM EDT

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EForms definitely yield a shorter wait time. You also have to remember that the wait time is also dependent on which Examiner you have. If I remember correctly, we still have Snookie, and she is still at about 7-8 months.

Posted: 7/22/2014 3:59:55 PM EDT

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The only thing I have found that gives the appearance of speeding up the process is buying frequently, that way every few months something new shows up

Posted: 7/22/2014 4:00:42 PM EDT

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EForms definitely yield a shorter wait time. You also have to remember that the wait time is also dependent on which Examiner you have. If I remember correctly, we still have Snookie, and she is still at about 7-8 months.

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"Snookie" is our states designated examiner?

Snookie

Posted: 7/22/2014 4:02:15 PM EDT

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The only thing I have found that gives the appearance of speeding up the process is buying frequently, that way every few months something new shows up

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Now that is an official ar15 approved answer...."get both" and "buy frequently"...lol

Posted: 7/23/2014 8:39:08 PM EDT

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Sandy and Angela get to them in whatever order they arrive. Doesn't matter if it's for a suppressor, SBR, AOW, or DD. Dealer to dealer and to or from a government agency are faster, but that's about the only time something is faster.

Posted: 7/23/2014 9:44:21 PM EDT

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Sandy and Angela get to them in whatever order they arrive. Doesn't matter if it's for a suppressor, SBR, AOW, or DD. Dealer to dealer and to or from a government agency are faster, but that's about the only time something is faster.

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I have tried calling to get an update for two days now, and only get an answering machine. Maybe I should send some
flowers to Angela and Sandy?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Do form 1 SBR approvals take less time than supressors?

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