eForms Update: ATF eForms has Launched!

December 03, 2021

Announcements , General , NFA

ATF eForms has launched! Tap into ATF eForms, now!

*Updated August 14, 2022

What is ATF eForms?

Here is what you need to know about ATF eForms. eForms makes owning an NFA item such as a suppressor or SBR quicker and easier than ever. Central to many silencer owners is the tax stamp process for Forms 1 and 4, and this video will provide an overview to the ATF eForms process.

For many gun owners, they’re looking to grow their collection by adding a short barrel shotgun, rifle, machine gun, or silencer to their firearms collection. By tapping into eForms, your NFA application will be digitized. This digitization also has the capacity to reduce the likelihood of errors and increase your security. How long are eForms taking? Customers whom have submitted ATF eForms Powered By Silencer Shop, have received their ATF tax stamp approved in 90 days. As of July 2022, ATF has communicated their processing time expectations here.

How will ATF eForms Reduce Wait Times for NFA Tax Stamps?

ATF eForms will reduce the effort and time required to review and process ATF applications for silencers, short barrel rifles, machine gun suppressors, or any other NFA items. How long does it take to get a tax stamp for a suppressor? Silencer Shop customers have received their ATF eForm 4 approved in as a quickly as 7 days, per the ATF, eForms is expected to approve an electronic Form 4 tax stamp within 90 days. To get you up to speed on ATF eForms, Silencer Shop created four, quick videos that answer many of your questions about the new ATF eForm 4, the Silencer Shop Kiosk, and other central questions about silencers.

Is the ATF Accepting eForms?

Yes, as of December 23, 2021, ATF relaunched the eForm portal to accept submissions of eForm 4. ATF Forms 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 9 can be submitted via eForms. And this streamlined process will help you get your can in your hands, faster than ever. As of January 3, 2022, Silencer Shop has been actively facilitating the submission of ATF eForm 4s.

How Long Does It Take To Get Suppressor Tax Stamp?

Per the ATF, eForm 4s are expected to approve tax stamps in 90 days. Some applications submitted by Powered By Silencer Shop dealers have been approved in as little as 7 days. There’s tremendous excitement about these timelines and you may be wondering: can you buy multiple suppressors at once? Yes, you can buy multiple suppressors at once. Whether that’s 1, 10 of the same or 100 different suppressors, there is no limit on the number of suppressors or other NFA items you can buy in one transaction.

How to Create an ATF eForms Account

Have access to your email address.
Create your ATF eForms account log in here. Make sure your full name and email on this account are identical to the information on your silencershop.com account.
You will then receive your username via email from the ATF and choose a password and PIN through their site.

How to Update an existing ATF eForms Account

Request a new password from ATF eForms password reset
Once you log in with your new password, the system will ask you to update your user profile information and create a security PIN.
Make sure your full name and email on this account are identical to the information on your silencershop.com account.

How to Contact the ATF about eForms

Registration questions about your eForms account, please contact: registration.eforms.item@atf.gov

eForms National Firearms Act questions: NFA.eforms.item@atf.gov

eForms NFA Special Occupational Tax questions: NSOT.eforms.item@atf.gov

How to eFile an ATF eForm 4 & How to Buy a Suppressor from Silencer Shop with eForms

Register For Your ATF eForms Account: Please be sure your first name, last name, and email address are identical for your ATF eForms account and your Silencer Shop account.
Choose your suppressor and registration method (Trust, Corporation or Individual), then add an NFA tax stamp and checkout. During checkout, you’ll select a Powered By Silencer Shop Dealer. This dealer will facilitate the submission of the eForm application and you'll pickup your NFA item at this location.
Silencer Shop will send a DocuSign to you. Please ensure all of your information is correct, then digitally sign. This is applicable for Trust orCorporation.
"eForm 4 Ready to Certify Now": Silencer Shop will send an email to you stating that your "eForm 4 is Ready to Certify Now." When you receive it, please contact the Powered by Silencer Shop dealer to set a time to complete this step. If you received the "Ready to Certify" email from Silencer Shop and after contacting the dealer, you aren't able to submit, we're here to help. Just complete this form. All Powered By Silencer Shop dealers have been able to submit eForm 4s since the middle of January 2022, and we'd be glad to reach out to that particular location to remind them about previously provided comms.
Certify With the Powered by Silencer Shop Dealer. You may certify remotely with your dealer for all registration methods: Trust, Corporation or Individual.. You’ll use your username and PIN, so please be sure it’s accessible. Do not share your PIN or other account information with your dealer.

Can I submit my eForm remotely or do you have to submit your eForm in person?

You can certify remotely for any registration method: Trust, Corporation or Individual (*please note: from Jan 2022-June 2, 2022, Individual registrants had to certify in person. Effective June 3, 2022, Individuals may certify remotely) Your PIN is confidential and when you use the Full Auto™ software at the Powered By Silencer Shop dealer, only you will have access to it.

I have a pending paper Form 4 application, should I withdraw to submit via eForms?

If your application has already been mailed to the ATF, stay the course. ATF has stated that any withdrawals of pending paper applications will result in a one-year delay.

I prefer paper applications, does Silencer Shop process paper Form 4s?

Yes, paper applications are still available. By default, all orders facilitated by Silencer Shop will be electronically submitted to the ATF as an eForm 4. If you prefer to submit a paper Form 4 application, in your Silencer Shop customer portal, select "Paper" instead of "Electronic."

What Does Silencer Shop Ready To Certify Mean?

After you complete your application and the dealer and Silencer Shop Compliance have reviewed/actioned your application, you will receive an email from us that states you’re “Ready To Certify.” When you receive it, please contact the Powered By Silencer Shop dealer to certify the application with them. Upon completion, you’ll receive an email confirmation from the ATF that your application has been “submitted.”

Silencer Shop Accuracy Rate: Preventing You from ATF eForm Rejection

Silencer Shop leads the industry in ensuring fast and accurate submissions and will continue to do so with this new system. The Silencer Shop application accuracy rate is 99.5% (industry average is 60%) and with eForms, accurate submissions are very important. ATF has made clear there will be very little opportunity to fix errors after the eForm 4 is submitted. That means even minor problems with submissions could force you to wait 90 days for processing, just to find out you have an error and must revise your application and then wait another 90 days. Utilizing Silencer Shop’s technology will maximize the likelihood of approval the first time

Full Auto™ is a powerful and ground-breaking eForm-prep software tool. It ensures your eForm and supporting documents are accurately prepared and allows you to easily certify your form without risking “termination” of your eForms account by sharing your confidential PIN. Plus, it handles electronic fingerprints so you don’t have to waste time mailing cards and risking a loss in the mail. Coupled with Silencer Shop’s expert compliance team, the Full Auto™ software minimizes the possibility of errors, which can double your submission time under the new “one chance” eForms system. If a form is found to have missing or incorrect information, the application will be returned to the transferor for correction and returned for processing, which is just not possible in the eForm 4 application, and still maintain a 90-day turnaround. Per the ATF, if the eForm 4 is not 100% completed correctly or it is disapproved it will be returned to you for correction and you will have to resubmit, which will entail an additional 90 day wait time.

How To Contact Silencer Shop

As the industry leader in NFA products, we are here to help! If you’re wondering how to contact Silencer Shop, we’re available via chat here, email support@silencershop.com, or phone at 512-931-4556. Pro tips and more information about eForms is available on our YouTube channel. Get breaking news on ATF eForms by following us on Instagram or subscribe to our newsletter to get up-to-date notifications! If you have additional questions about eForms, please check out our eForms FAQ page!

44 Comment(s)

CHARLES TIFFEY

these wait times are totally ridiculous. 8 months and 1 week and waiting. one would think it shouldn't be very hard to get forms approved but it is the government

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Thanks for sharing your opinion, Charles. - Chase

Reply Jan 03, 2023 04:47

Kaden Jones

I’m at 218 days… I was also mis-led by believing it would be around 90 days…. Then after 100 days being told it’ll will be closer to 180 days… Now wait times are said to be 8 months… after 8 months what will it be? I know silencer shop isn’t at fault, but it’s really frustrating nonetheless.

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

CHASE SEMONICK

We appreciate you sharing your POV on this, Kaden. - Chase

Reply Jan 03, 2023 04:47

Vincent Cutino

Gotta love waiting 3 months to find out your finger print cards weren’t submitted with the packet on the eForm4. Here goes another 4-8 months wasted. Hoped they were submitted this go around. Can’t really tell since there isn’t a tracker or confirmation other than the “certified” email. I also had it “certified” last time and it was missing finger print cards.

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Hi Vincent, our compliance team checks each application for accuracy, Silencer Shop's accuracy rate is 99.5% compared to the industry average of ~60%, you can also reach out to the ATF directly at (304) 616-4500 to verify the status of your application. - Chase

Reply Jan 03, 2023 04:47

Jesse Lehman

I originally placed my order on 12/2/21 and efiled. Then after about 120 days it got rejected because apparently the system made an error and my fingerprint card wasn't attached. So it was resubmitted on 4/8/22. Now I'm at 254+ days and still waiting. What's even worse is I've really been waiting over a year even with efile since the 1st application got messed up. So frustrating so I feel everyone's pain.

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Thank you for sharing your experience, Jesse. With April eForms being approved yours could be any day now. - Chase

Reply Jan 03, 2023 04:47

Jacob King

Submitted my eForm 4 Trust April 18th, 2022 as of today still not approved so I am at 252 days or eight months one week and one day. Feeling like I spent a lot of money for my property to sit in a dealers vault for months on end. This is precisely why I never looked into a suppressor before. Nice to see other people getting forms approved in under a month while I have been waiting over 8 months. Called ATF twice and was politely told they'd get to it when they get to it. Such BS! Hell I can buy gun same day but a muffler for a gun I have to wait months with no apparent end in sight.

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Totally hear you, Jacob. We ahve seen April approvals submissions being processed, hopefully, you get some good news soon. - Chase

Reply Jan 03, 2023 04:47

DAVID MORRISON

Happy New Year to me! I received my approval at 2 a m. this morning and picked it up today! Submitted 4/2/22. Excited to try it out!

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Awesome news, David! Definitely a great way to ring in the New Year! - Chase

Reply Jan 03, 2023 04:47

John morrow

Once again the government is not being honest about the wait times and Silencerco will not let you know the accuracy of that claim. They know the average wait time but will not advertise it. What is it Silencerco?

Reply Dec 13, 2022 23:52

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey John, check out the ATF Wait Time Tracker under "Support" on our site, it shows the average of the last 7 days of approvals. We also post customer approval times on our social media accounts. - Chase

Reply Dec 14, 2022 00:07

DALE INMAN

Today, is day 180 for my eform 4 submission... I know silencer shop has nothing to do with approvals or anything except submission. The worst part is not knowing. I’ve called the ATF and they say “we can’t give you an estimate or tell you where your at in the process, you will get an email when finished”. They say that they do them in the order that they are received but that is not true apparently. I’ve seen people getting theirs approved in 5 days, 25 days, 7 days all the way to 8-9 months. By the time I get close to 8-9 months I’m sure it will change to 12 months wait time. I never bought a suppressor before because of this but when everyone was saying 90 days or less back in March I figured I’d give it a try. Driving me crazy ever since. Every time I get close to the “wait time”, the wait time jumps further out.

Reply Dec 13, 2022 23:23

CHASE SEMONICK

Totally hear you, Dale. Right now we are seeing an average of 8 months processing times for eForms, if that trend continues you could be getting good news around February. - Chase

Reply Dec 13, 2022 23:40

jude rusinko

Been over 90 days and still not approved. Shouldn't take this long for a ccw instructor!!

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Totally hear you, Jude. Thanks for reading the blog. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Albert Yin

Submitted 1/24/22, approved 5/5/22. 101 days!

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Congrats on your approval, Albert! - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Michael Hege

This is BS. Misleading. I waited a year for my first one. The second one I did E forms. going on 5 months. Great sales pitch. just be honest though.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Hi Michael, Silencer Shop shared the ATFs commitment to 90 day processing in January, as it was the best information available at the time. Since the launch of eForms Silencer Shop has shared customer approvals and tracker data to give everyone an idea of current processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Jason Williams

Still waiting on a purchase from Dec 24,2021. Finally submitted Feb 2,2022. Past 90 days so dont get too excited.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Appreciate you sharing your experience, Jason. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

JimInAuburn

Why is my paper form 4 still waiting after almost a year when they are approving eform 4 applications from the start of the year. They have to go through all the same steps except for the digitizing process. So if I am waiting for a background check or whatever step they are on, why would one submitted via eform 7 months after mine get the background check completed before mine? At every step, mine should be in the queue ahead of any that are submitted later. Seems like a paper one should only take a week or two more. They have to be digitizing my application, my picture, my fingerprints, when it is submitted on paper. So after it is digitized, why would it take any longer than when people submit via eform?

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Good Question, Jimin. eForms can reduce processing times due to being able to more efficiently move the forms through the process electronically compared to physical forms that had to be shipped via mail and physically actioned by examiners. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Chad Stanovich

Good ol fashion BS marketing here. Started my eform 4 1/30/22 but for sake of process ill give it 2/16/22. Monday 5/16/22 will be more or less 90 days with a poweredby application at a kiosk. But this is a good way to make you think that they are special and can get it done faster than others..... So why isn't mine ready? Silencershop has no say or control in the speed the ATF does things don't let them convince you otherwise. Makes no sense that someone would be a week and the other 3 months. There's more to that story.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Hi Chad, Silencer Shop does not claim to have any control over the ATFs process, we shared the ATFs statement where they said they were committed to a processing goal of 90 days. We continue to share real customer approvals and ATF Wait Time tracker info to give everyone an idea of what we are seeing for current processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

MARK BAKER

Chase, You keep saying you have no control over the ATF. That’s obvious and we get it. Our issue is that parts of YOUR website continue to quote the ATF promise of 90 days when we all know it’s not accurate. It may not have been misleading in back then, but it certainly is now. It’s obvious to all but you that you’re playing with semantics to sell more product? One of us is smarter than that and it’s not you. ;)

Reply Dec 13, 2022 23:23

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Mark, to my knowledge the only place we cite the ATF's commitment to 90 days is on the ATF Wait Time Tracker page where we also show the average for approvals over the last 7 days, we do this to show ATF communications as well as data from real applications. If you see this message anywhere else on our site please let me know so it can be addressed. - Chase

Reply Dec 13, 2022 23:40

Travis Dalton

So once we get the email from the ATF that our application has been “submitted”, we are just waiting and no further action is required?

Answer: Yes, totally correct! You'll receive an email when the status updates.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Travis, that is correct, now the ATF will process your application and you will receive an email form the ATF upon completion. -Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

How will I know if I have been approved for a suppressor in what from of email ,, I got a email on may 18th of slot of paper work ,does that mean I was approved or will y'all contact me with the info.,,, Don Hardeman,,

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Hello Don, you will receive an email from the ATF ( not Silencer Shop) saying that your form has been approved by an examined and will contain a digital copy of the approved tax stamp and form - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Rory Hisel

I'm at 90 days and counting...FYI

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

Mark Fletcher

131 days e-form 4......any idea what's going on? Is anyone else having issues?

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Thanks for sharing your experience, Mark. Currently, our ATF Wait Time tracker indicates the average form eForm 4s to be around 8 months. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

LEONARD SCHEBIL

I SAY BULL...TAKES LONGER THAN SILENCER SHOP CLAIMS...I'M STILL WATING AND NOW IT'S 6 MONTHS.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Leonard, we shared the ATFs commitment to 90-day processing times in January, as well as their updates in July and October. Silencer Shop continues to share customer approvals and our ATF Wait Time Tracker, to give customers an idea of what we are seeing for approval times. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Carl Holleman

They should have cleared all prior Paper Form 4s before approving new E-Forms. I can only imagine the same staff are doing both..

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Appreciate your POV, Carl. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Rory Hisel

90 days is false advertising and I think this should be removed from all web sites. Median is over 135 days now and going up every day.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:40

CHASE SEMONICK

Thanks for reading the blog, Rory. The ATF shared their commitment to 90-day processing in January, since then Silencer Shop has shared other ATF communications as well as customer approvals and ATF Wait Time tracker data to give everyone an idea of realistic current processing times.- Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 04:55

Ross Kuruc

1 week shy of a year of my purchase and still no atf approval???

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:44

CHASE SEMONICK

Howdy Ross, we are currently seeing 9-month processing averages for, paper forms. You can contact the ATF directly at (304) 616-4500 for an update as well. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:31

Rory Hisel

90 days for approval is a joke

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:44

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Rory, we shared the ATFs commitment to 90-day processing times, as well as their updates in July and October. Silencer Shop continues to share customer approvals and our ATF Wait Time Tracker, to give customers an idea of what we are seeing for approval times. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 03:31

Daniel Brewster

Keep in mind that Silencershop has nothing to do with wait times. That’s all on ATF. I’ve waited two+ years on paper Form 4s in the past. And then I’ve had a paper Form 4 approved in about ten days. Why? I had a previous F4 approved and called ATF and asked if they would use the background check from the recently approved one and they were like, “sure”. I had a Silencershop eF4 approve at 180 days and had bought another Silencershop can a few days later. Figured I’d call ATF and see if they would do the same. They just laughed at me & we’re going on about five months for the new can. You definitely have to play the long game on these. So… food for thought.

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:19

CHASE SEMONICK

That is correct, Daniel. The ATF processes and approves all of the forms, and Silencer Shop facilitates submitting the applications. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:36

Kenny Hill

The approval times are false ! And very misleading !!

Reply Dec 09, 2022 23:16

CHASE SEMONICK

Totally hear you, Kenny. We have shared ATF Wait Time estimations as they have been made available throughout the year, we have also posted customer approvals and our ATF Wait Time tracker to give customers an idea of what we are seeing for processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:19

LAWRENCE MARSHALL

I purchased my suppressor with a paper Form 4 in October when wait times were 4-6 months. Check was cashed November 1st. With the promotion of filing via e-form, my wait time is now estimated at 13 months.

Reply Dec 09, 2022 23:16

CHASE SEMONICK

Thank you for sharing your experience, Lawrence, we are currently seeing an estimated 9 months for paper applications. - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:19

Daniel Brewster

180 days. eForm 4. eForm 4 certififed 2/18/22. Approved 8/17/22. 180 days.

Reply Dec 09, 2022 23:16

CHASE SEMONICK

Congrats on your approval and thanks for sharing your experience, Daniel! - Chase

Reply Dec 12, 2022 02:19

Stephen Moore

Yes I bought 4 suppressor from my dealer already paid for . I’m about 150 days in on my eForms. That they was going for 90 days but we are past that for sure this is not the problem my dealer was broken into and they only stolen guns but to cover their tracks they set fire to the shop . The dealer has no idea what is good and what is destroyed this happen on 7-29-22 and the dealer has not contacted me about anything I have called 100 of times. My question is where does this put me in my out the $4000 will I have to start back at square 1 ?

Reply Dec 09, 2022 21:57

CHASE SEMONICK

Hi Stephen, thank you for bringing this to our attention. Please send us an email at support@silencershop.com so that we can assist you with next steps on this. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 22:33

Stephen Moore

Well I’m at 251 days now and the only information I can get is I cannot do anything until I’m approved far as warranty goes because they are not legally mine and the dealer Mcalester tactical supply! Hasn’t had time to go through anything to find out witch ones are damaged so another words he can just set on them until they are legally mine and say sorry for your loss . I don’t get how you can have 4k invested in something that should be handed out with every purchase of a gun to begin with ! I don’t get how this is a grey area I’m sure I’m not the only person that the gun shop got broken into or set fire to that this has happened to. There’s nothing I can do to protect myself from getting the really short but fat end of the deal . Just venting a little.

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

Bruce alan Haveman

Not sure what I need to do? Thanks

Reply Dec 09, 2022 18:53

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Bruce, Feel free to give us a call at 512-931-4556 or send an email to support@silencershop.com, we would be happy to assist you with the process. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 21:53

Eric Nord

90 days sounded good. What happened?

Reply Dec 09, 2022 18:53

CHASE SEMONICK

Howdy Eric, we shared a communication from the ATF in July where they stated they have received an "unprecedented volume of applications" which led to delays in processing. You can also check out the ATF Wait Time on the site. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 21:53

Martin Weber

Eform 4 is no longer 90 days. Atf now says 180 days and I'm still waiting.

Reply Dec 09, 2022 18:53

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Martin, we have shared ATF communications saying 90-100-180 days, we also share customer approvals so everyone can get an idea of what we are seeing for approval times. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 21:53

Joshua Guard

As per the ATF website posted October 18 2022: current eform 4 wait times is 180 days and paper forms is 12 months.

Reply Dec 09, 2022 18:53

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Joshua, you are correct, the ATF shared their estimated wait times in October. We shared that message as well as continue to share customer approvals to give an idea of what we are seeing for realistic current processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 21:53

Bobby King

7-180 days,, total LIE. I have been waiting in access of 250 days. Odd if i get a delay on an ACTUAL firearm according to Brady bill after x amount of days (5 i believe) it’s an automatic PROCEED!!!
And thats an ACTUAL firearm,, Why isn’t a REGULATED accessory (Suppressor/Silencer) not given the same process?!?! A SUPPRESSOR IS AN ACCESSORY NOT A FIREARM (sorry for the logical rant) GOD Bless,Semper Fi

Reply Dec 08, 2022 22:09

CHASE SEMONICK

Appreciate you sharing your experience, Bobby, hopefully, your application is processed soon. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 17:00

Gerry Brumleve

I'm currently going on 8 months waiting for my 2nd suppressor; my first one got approved in 96 days so I had decided to try again which has been a major disappointment. ATF just keeps pushing it farther out as usual.

Reply Dec 08, 2022 22:09

CHASE SEMONICK

( https://twitter.com/SilencerShop/status/1553066947931168775/photo/1 ) Appreciate you sharing your experience, and for trusting us with your NFA items, Gerry. The ATF released this statement in July, saying they've received an "unprecedented volume" of applications. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 17:00

James Russell

I think they boasted about the "in as quickly as 7 days". I know that Silencer Shop is independent from the ATF. I bought mine 06-30 and the wait showed 120 days. As the months have ticked by, the wait went to 150, 180, 200, and now it looks like, as of today, the average is 249. From what I see it takes the ATF about a month and a half to finish March 2022. I have been watching Silencer Shops wait times and I am wondering why the weekly eforms approved number was removed. I suspect less eform4' s are being completed per week. All of that after the ATF went to 7 day work week for eform approvals.

Reply Dec 08, 2022 22:09

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey James, thanks for keeping up with the ATF Wait Time Tracker and our customer approval posts, I can share the feedback about the number of forms approved counter with our team. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 17:00

MICHAEL TURNER

I'm sitting at 15 months for a paper form 4 and 10 months for a efile form 4. What gives atf? This is ridiculous!

Reply Dec 08, 2022 22:09

CHASE SEMONICK

Totally hear you, Michael, and hopefully, you get a couple of approvals soon. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 17:00

Billy O Day

Well, I guess much like the rest of you, I’m wondering if we’ve been had. I’m at a few days over 90 days and starting to wonder if he’ll will freeze over before I see any progress, if then.

Reply Dec 08, 2022 22:09

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Billy, while the ATF stated their commitment to 90 days in January, SIlencer Shop has posted real-world customer approvals and ATF Wait Time Tracker data to help give everyone an idea of what we are seeing for processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 17:00

Clinton Goodman

Silencer Shop boasted a 90 day e-form 4 approval in the first part of 2022. I'm at at 219 and the projected date is eight + months and moving further out each time I check. They trusted the ATF and got burned.

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SveYAibJYKQ&t=27s ) You are correct, Clinton, the ATF stated their commitment to 90 days in January, and since then Silencer Shop has posted customer approvals and tracker data to give real-world data to customers on current processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 08, 2022 21:20

Timothy Hepler

My thoughts exactly.I’m sitting at almost 9 months right now

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Totally hear you, Timothy. According to our ATF Wait Time Tracker, eForms are averaging about 8 months. You could be getting some good news soon. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 17:00

TAYLOR AMOS

My tax stamp was just disapproved and returned because some of the pages of my trust were cutoff at bottom they stated. I just waited since March and now I have to resubmit and wait again ?!?! …

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Hey Taylor, thank you for bringing this to our attention and we will work to get your application resubmitted, please email Compliance@Silencershop.com with your disapproval letter to get this process started. - Chase

Reply Dec 08, 2022 21:20

Keith Czekalla

90 days is a joke!
Nov-22-2022
I called the ATF to make sure they had received my application for the two suppressors I purchased. After learning they were "Pending", I asked the customer ATF service rep. what the current standard for delivery was. He informed me it is now 180 days. I chuckled and he asked, what? I told him that as of this date, I've been waiting 210 days from when you told me you had received the application. He told me that the processing time is a moving and evolving estimate.
The only thing I see moving is the timeline, and it's not getting shorter. Over the past few months, the expected wait times printed on the SilencerShop site have increased by a month every few weeks. As of this date, E-Form trusts are at 9 months. Last week they were at 8 months. At this rate, we'll be no better off with E-forms than paper in a couple more months...
Don't believe what anyone tells you, 90 day approvals are nothing but hype!

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

( https://twitter.com/SilencerShop/status/1585329609096429568?s=20&t=3C_ZLrUElCrY325ttqsU5w ) Thank you for sharing your experience, Keith. We have shared all of the ATF communications stating 90,100, and 180-day expected processing times, we continue to share customer approvals to give customers an idea of realistic current ATF processing times. ( https://www.silencershop.com/atf-wait-times ) - Chase

Reply Dec 08, 2022 21:20

Bruce Taylor

I think I'm up to 8-9 months on eforms for a suppressor. it's ridiculous - not sure what will happen when they try to force everyone to buy tax stamps for their pistol braces on a form 4. it's all a money grab anyway, nothing to do with safety.

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Appreciate you sharing your experience, Bruce. We will continue to post customer approvals and the ATF Wait Time tracker to continue to give an idea of what we are seeing for processing times. - Chase

Reply Dec 09, 2022 18:42

Jacob King

It is definitely not a money grab. If money was the goal they'd have instant approval and people would be buying NFA items faster than they can be produced. The real goal is to make the process so difficult, and the wait so long that only a few committed diehard enthusiasts buy NFA items.

Reply Jan 02, 2023 23:45

JOHNATHON ANSTEY

i got 2 suppressors in 110 days and this third one is 249 days

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

Congrats on your approvals, Johnathon. Thank you for trusting Silencer Shop with your NFA items .

Reply Dec 08, 2022 21:20

Kipp Huckaba

What happened to getting your suppressors in 90 days. I still haven’t got mine and it’s way past 90 days.

Reply Nov 16, 2022 23:10

CHASE SEMONICK

( https://twitter.com/SilencerShop/status/1553066947931168775?s=20&t=hTIGyhUNaR2lHPN17mZ8PQ ) Howdy Kipp, the ATF released a statement in July stating they've received an unprecedented volume of applications, leading to a delay. We continue to post real customer approvals as well as our ATF wait time tracker (https://www.silencershop.com/atf-wait-times ). - Chase

Reply Nov 30, 2022 22:25

RUSSELL GAVIN

That was never truly a promise time and just like everything else when everybody thinks they're going to get it back in 90 days everybody submits so you had the submission of thousands of extra forms and they weren't ready for the load that they got now they're still backlog with paper and they're playing catch up it is still much faster than paper but not the 90-day Mark that they had originally set

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

William Boller

Same

Reply Dec 01, 2022 21:45

CHASE SEMONICK

( https://twitter.com/SilencerShop/status/1553066947931168775?s=20&t=3C_ZLrUElCrY325ttqsU5w ) Hey Russell, not sure if you've seen this communication from the ATF. In July they stated they have received an unprecedented volume of applications. - Chase

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