Category Archives: Processing Times

SilencerShop confirms that approvals for trusts the ATF sees frequently are as fast as individual approvals

Posted on June 6, 2024 by John Pierce

I had written about this in my previous article, but I think it bears repeating  … the process changes recently made by the ATF and the FBI provide equal benefits to trust and individual applicants, especially when the trust is … Continue reading →

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Can the ATF use information provided on an NFA application against me?

Posted on January 22, 2023 by John Pierce

There has been quite a bit of discussion online as to whether the amnesty registration offered as part of the arm brace rule (2021R-08F) is a ‘trap’ in the legal sense. In other words, can the information you provide on … Continue reading →

Posted in 2021R-08F, 922(r), Administrative Law, AR Pistols, Arm Brace, ATF, ATF Ruling, BATFE, Form 1, Form 4, Processing Times, SBR, Short Barreled Rifles, Stabilizing Brace, Tax Stamp | Comments Off on Can the ATF use information provided on an NFA application against me?

eForm 1: Documents needed

Posted on December 7, 2018 by John Pierce

In the past, I have attempted to assist clients in filing their eForm 1 applications.  The sheer volume has made it impossible for me to continue offering that as a free service since it can take over half-an-hour per application … Continue reading →

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We have an eForms update

Posted on January 21, 2015 by John Pierce

For some time now the ATF has been hinting that they would have an important update concerning eForms 3 and 4 at the 2015 Shot Show. Many optimists had hoped that the ATF might be ready to announce that these … Continue reading →

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Form 1 is available on eForms once again!

Posted on June 24, 2014 by John Pierce

Probably the single question that I am asked more than any other is “When will eForms be back?”  And while I cannot answer for Form 4 applications I can tell you this … Form 1 is back as of today! … Continue reading →

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