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6/13/2016 3:49:20 PM EDT
I submitted my first Form 1 yesterday.  Had to install Firefox, as I have Windows 10 on my desktop.  
While it was pretty painless, I did run into a problem that put my submission into Pending Research status.  For some reason it either doesn’t like the Model number or the combination of Manufacturer and Model number.  I can’t believe that I’m the first person that has registered an Ameetec Arms model WM-15, but it sure acted like it.  I did upload a picture of the markings showing the model and serial number.
Hopefully it doesn’t cause a rejection, because I’ve decided at a pretty late date to try and get this in under the 41F deadline.  I did pay and got the confirmation email, but it has no Control or Reference number.    Anyone with similar experiences?
6/13/2016 4:26:40 PM EDT
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Last month I had one go into "Research' mode right away too. Within a week an examiner should be looking at your form and either contacting you and/or just adjusting your form for you, then you'll see its been changed to "Submitted/Pending".  That was my experience. I don't think that's a guarantee you won't get disapproved when the final review gets approved/denied, but I was happy to see mine get  sent along its way and out of "Research" mode. I'm still waiting for approval so I can't comment on the final outcome of my application/Form1.
6/13/2016 4:46:03 PM EDT
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It won't get a Internal Control Number unless you provided one. It won't get a reference/permit number until it's actually Submitted. That's when it moves from Pending Research to Submitted/In Process. I've had it take a day or two, and I've seen it take a month or more. It'll stay in the Draft folder until it moves from PR to S/IP.
6/13/2016 9:52:18 PM EDT
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It won't get a Internal Control Number unless you provided one. It won't get a reference/permit number until it's actually Submitted. That's when it moves from Pending Research to Submitted/In Process. I've had it take a day or two, and I've seen it take a month or more. It'll stay in the Draft folder until it moves from PR to S/IP.
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Will I get a notification of the change?
6/13/2016 10:14:12 PM EDT
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Will I get a notification of the change?
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You should. I always have. But, I know many report never getting some of the emails, including Approval notices. Not sure if it's a system issue, a spam filter, or what.
6/14/2016 6:17:46 AM EDT
[#5]
Never heard of Ameetec Arms, OP but I feel your pain. Colt Defense came up pending as well. WTF?
6/14/2016 1:57:57 PM EDT
[#6]
I got mine into pending research for using ar15.com lower, I submitted pictures of the markings and I got an email about it a month later from my examiner about it and she got it straightened out. You should get an email about it, and the status will change. Be warned, I submitted mine on 2/11ish and it took a month for her to get to it. Being this close to the deadline, I am sure the wait is longer.
6/14/2016 2:56:25 PM EDT
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My Calico M900 Form 1 was pending research when filed on 01/04/16.

Mine was one from 1989 - Calico now calls them Liberty carbines. I submitted an explanation of when it was made and marketed. I've owned it since 1990.

It was in process by 01/14/16.

Approved 04/06/16.
6/15/2016 2:46:57 PM EDT
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I had an Aero Precision model A15 lower go "Pending Research" for choosing to use 22 as the caliber. It took over a month to change to "Submitted" but when I viewed the form the manufacturer name was changed from "Aero Precision Inc, United States" to "Form 1 Registration, United States".

Like an idiot I thought that the ATF knew what they were doing and that the examiner that changed it was following protocol.

A few months later I received the "Disapproved" status e-mail from the ATF with the reason: manufacturer name is incorrect. I politely informed them that my draft form was initially correct and I died a little inside when the new examiner asked if I knew who changed it. Luckily they were very accommodating and Mr. Clutter approved my re-submitted form immediately.

Lesson Learned: Check the content of the Form 1 at each status change.
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