Going through the steps of my first NFA item!

[ipleadda2nd]

I just called the ATF and asked the status of my form 4. She said it went pending on April 11th. Not bad. However, I swear she said it will be about 9 months from the pending date before approval.

That puts me in next January (2014). If that's the case, this will be 11 months in the works! Wow!

If someone sent their paperwork in February or later, when you call, can you ask what the estimated date is? I would like confirmation on this. Thanks.

[coop68]

I sent my forms in on the feb 1 I called last week guy told me my forms went pending march 22 told me expect it dec. this could be a generic time frame they are telling everyone due to the amount of paperwork and lack of examiners to process the stacks of F4's and dealer to dealer F3. All I would say is try and forget about it! Lol

[Jeff350]

...However, I swear she said it will be about 9 months from the pending date before approval.

Wow that is crazy. I think it is taking 4-6 weeks for checks to clear, maybe another month or two before pending, and 9 months after that?! Looking at probably a full year now.

Guess I should get a few more stamps in the pipeline!

[O2HeN2]

Y'all realize that this process is to discourage ownership, don't you?

Seriously.

O2

[ipleadda2nd]

Y'all realize that this process is to discourage ownership, don't you?

Seriously.

O2

I believe this is very likely. I was taught in grade school that my government works for us. What a load of BS. I wonder if those old liberal bags actually believed that crap.

[O2HeN2]

I believe this is very likely.

I think you misunderstood me. I'm telling you -- it was to discourage ownership. Back in the 30s they still realized that it would be unconstitutional to outlaw firearms, so they taxed them. It's wasn't a ban, you could still buy them, there was just a small tax.

About $3,500 in today's dollars per item. In a day and age where a firearm cost about $35, a $200 tax was a small fortune.

The fact that they failed to put an adjustment for inflation was just a sign of the times, and worked out in our favor, luckily.

It was to discourage ownership, period. Since they're unable to raise the price (so far) they have resorted to dragging their feet.

O2

[ipleadda2nd]

I just called the BATFE and they said my form 4 was approved Dec 6th. I called my local SOT and they had not received the paperwork in the mail yet. I'm hoping this week I can pick it up.

After all the uncertainty, stress and 11 total months it's finally paying off. I'll hold off the partying until it's in my hands, but I am as happy as possible right now!

So it took a little under 10 months for the ATF to approve it (Feb 20th to Dec 11th).

[kwando]

Thats great news!! Merry Christmas to you...

I have one that i mailed in May, so i'm hoping for 12 months just in time for summer shooting. My cans on the other had were just mailed in, so that will be 2015.

[O2HeN2]

I just called the BATFE and they said my form 4 was approved Dec 6th. I called my local SOT and they had not received the paperwork in the mail yet. I'm hoping this week I can pick it up.

It can take up to a month after approval for the stamp to arrive. Not often, but it can be.

O2

[ipleadda2nd]

It can take up to a month after approval for the stamp to arrive. Not often, but it can be.

O2

Good to know.