Going through the steps of my first NFA item!

You might download the "National Firearms Act Handbook" if you don't already have it. It is a official BATFE publication about just about everything concerning NFA stuff. It has plain language information that refers to the laws and regulations in that are included in the back. Even the plain language needs clarifying at times though.

Link to the Handbook-
http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/

Hang in there.

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Originally Posted by SAnd

You might download the "National Firearms Act Handbook" if you don't already have it. It is a official BATFE publication about just about everything concerning NFA stuff. It has plain language information that refers to the laws and regulations in that are included in the back. Even the plain language needs clarifying at times though.

Link to the Handbook-
http://www.atf.gov/publications/firearms/nfa-handbook/

Hang in there.

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Didn't hear of this before. I'll read it. Thanks!

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The paperwork goes to a clearing house (for lack of a better word) to make sure there is no anthrax, etc inside the envelope (seriously) then off to it's final destination. So sending it over night, pony express, carrier pigeon, makes no difference. it's a hurry up and wait deal.

You did make a copy for you to reference, i hope?

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Interesting. I think I can see that happeing at USPS's web site. Why else would it arrive at their post office, leave, then come back.

Delivered
February 24, 2013, 4:17 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30353

Arrival at Post Office
February 24, 2013, 4:17 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Processed through USPS Sort Facility
February 24, 2013, 11:02 am
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Depart USPS Sort Facility
February 24, 2013
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility
February 23, 2013, 10:18 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Dispatched to Sort Facility
February 20, 2013, 5:11 pm
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020

Acceptance
February 20, 2013, 2:41 pm
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020

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Originally Posted by ipleadda2nd

Interesting. I think I can see that happeing at USPS's web site. Why else would it arrive at their post office, leave, then come back.

Delivered
February 24, 2013, 4:17 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30353

Arrival at Post Office
February 24, 2013, 4:17 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Processed through USPS Sort Facility
February 24, 2013, 11:02 am
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Depart USPS Sort Facility
February 24, 2013
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Processed at USPS Origin Sort Facility
February 23, 2013, 10:18 pm
ATLANTA, GA 30304

Dispatched to Sort Facility
February 20, 2013, 5:11 pm
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020

Acceptance
February 20, 2013, 2:41 pm
BROOMFIELD, CO 80020

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Between U & islandermyk it's looking like we need to hold an intervention.
STOP tracking, stop pacing, stop. The more you pace and track, the longer it takes. Allow 6 months 5-7 being the norm. With pending state and federal gun legislation who knows how long it might take future applications approval.

Yes, I'm one of those guys that watches water to boil. I have yet to be successful. I always walk away before.

A piece of advice. When you send your paperwork in, make sure you have the funds available for your check. It only took 3 days for them to cash it. I was under the impression it would be weeks or months.

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Originally Posted by ipleadda2nd

Yes, I'm one of those guys that watches water to boil. I have yet to be successful. I always walk away before.

A piece of advice. When you send your paperwork in, make sure you have the funds available for your check. It only took 3 days for them to cash it. I was under the impression it would be weeks or months.

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Let's get ya going. Talked with a NFA guy friday and he said turn around time in CO is running .................................................. ......6 months, down a whopping 30 days. However once approval is given they still have 30 days discretion before sending paperwork out.

Thanks Jim! I accept the wait. This Title 2 stuff is addicting. My buddy just purchased a suppressor after I got it all figured out. He was talking to his cousin in ND and he will be getting one. Another buddy I was talking to is now looking into getting one. Now my buddy (that purchased the suppressor) and I are in talks about each building an SBR. We're looking into 9mm carbines, still haven't decided the best approach. Once I got a better idea I'll throw it by you. Wow!

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Thanks Jim! I accept the wait. This Title 2 stuff is addicting. My buddy just purchased a suppressor after I got it all figured out. He was talking to his cousin in ND and he will be getting one. Another buddy I was talking to is now looking into getting one. Now my buddy (that purchased the suppressor) and I are in talks about each building an SBR. We're looking into 9mm carbines, still haven't decided the best approach. Once I got a better idea I'll throw it by you. Wow!

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SBR an AR lower then do multi caliber uppers for it vs a dedicated caliber lower.

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SBR an AR lower then do multi caliber uppers for it vs a dedicated caliber lower.

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By "dedicated caliber lower" I assume you mean one whose mag well is made specifically for a 9mm magazine instead of the normal .223 mag opening?

If so, yes I agree. Get a standard lower.

O2

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By "dedicated caliber lower" I assume you mean one whose mag well is made specifically for a 9mm magazine instead of the normal .223 mag opening?

If so, yes I agree. Get a standard lower.

O2

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Correct standard AR lower. In all seriousness I'd be buying 9mm and 22 lr mags then worry about "different" calibers, later. I just paid out the ass for some 32 rd sten mags. $90 del for 4 NIW, OUTRAGEOUS!