C&R ATF times

KSFrostie · Oct 23, 2013

I know there is likely another thread for this but since i didn't find it... Does anyone know what the current turn around time to hear back from the ATF about a C&R? I just put the paperwork in the mail today so... I know I am in for some waiting. But i would just like to know about how much waiting. :innocent0

eruby · Oct 23, 2013

Mid September people were posting 30 to 35 days. opefully that still holds true.

http://www.mdshooters.com/showthread.php?t=131472

Daddyursus · Oct 23, 2013

Darn, now I'm worried. My account was debited Sept. 12th and I've still not heard back yet? That would put me at 40 days today.

ken792 · Oct 23, 2013

I just called less than an hour ago. The clerk said that wait times before the shutdown were 60-90 days, and that they still haven't determined how big the backlog from the shutdown is.

Here's my timeline.
Mailed 9/2
Card charged 9/9
"Received" by the clerk 9/12

Daddyursus · Oct 23, 2013

Ken792, YOU are my favorite dude on C&R today. Thanks for making that call.

ken792 · Oct 23, 2013

Daddyursus said:
Ken792, YOU are my favorite dude on C&R today. Thanks for making that call.

No problem, I've been eagerly waiting for mine, haha. I have a few things on Gunbroker I've hunted down but can't buy until I have it.

Clark W. Griswold · Oct 23, 2013

just put the stamp on my envelopes to drop in the mail tomorrow. Feel like a kid at Christmas already

Dan_G · Oct 23, 2013

Mailed - 9/25
Charged - 10/1

CasualObserver · Oct 23, 2013

Consensus seems to be that they mail out the licenses in batches.... maybe as often as only once a month. Seems like everyone who has been patiently (or not so patiently) waiting all get them during the same few day span, then no one does for what seems like another month. At least that is what I've seen in the past based on postings on the subject. Just check your mail carefully... it just comes in a plain envelope. Then a few days to a few weeks later you'll get a big envelope from the gov't printing office with all the reference books and such.

whistlersmother · Oct 23, 2013

Wow! I just put mine in the mail today also! I'll try to forget about for awhile...

OnTarget · Oct 24, 2013

I need to do an address change for my C&R license. Do I have to send in the original copy of my license? If I do, then, I guess, I can't make any purchases until I receive a my new license with the address change?
Please advise and thanks!

CasualObserver · Oct 24, 2013

OnTarget said:
I need to do an address change for my C&R license. Do I have to send in the original copy of my license? If I do, then, I guess, I can't make any purchases until I receive a my new license with the address change?
Please advise and thanks!

The ATF website is your friend....
FAQ:
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/licensing.html#ffl-change-of-location

And the form with instructions you need: http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-5300-38.pdf

And yes, you can't get items delivered to your new address until you get your new license.

OnTarget · Oct 24, 2013

CasualObserver said:
The ATF website is your friend....
FAQ:
http://www.atf.gov/firearms/faq/licensing.html#ffl-change-of-location

And the form with instructions you need: http://www.atf.gov/files/forms/download/atf-f-5300-38.pdf

And yes, you can't get items delivered to your new address until you get your new license.

Thank you for your assistance. Appreciated!

OnTarget · Oct 24, 2013

I thought I read somewhere that you have to send in your actual original C&R 03 license, along with address change application. Isn't that correct?

CasualObserver · Oct 24, 2013

OnTarget said:
I thought I read somewhere that you have to send in your actual original C&R 03 license, along with address change application. Isn't that correct?

I thought I read that too somewhere, but I don't think it is in the directions. I guess in doubt you can send it or just call them first. Maybe someone who has done it can chime in... has to be someone on the forum who has.

OnTarget · Oct 24, 2013

CasualObserver said:
I thought I read that too somewhere, but I don't think it is in the directions. I guess in doubt you can send it or just call them first. Maybe someone who has done it can chime in... has to be someone on the forum who has.

Actually, I just found this on the actual 03 license itself - approx. half way down. Looks like, yes, one does send it in.

Another thing I noticied, I believe one has to send in the address change form to the ATF in duplicate. I hope this is correct. I'm just going to make a copy of the initial one and include it too, I guess.

lawrencewendall · Oct 24, 2013

Mine was a renewal.

Mailed 25 Sep
check cashed 2 Oct
C&R in hand 15 Oct

:party29:

Captnstabn · Oct 24, 2013

OnTarget said:
Actually, I just found this on the actual 03 license itself - approx. half way down. Looks like, yes, one does send it in.

Another thing I noticied, I believe one has to send in the address change form to the ATF in duplicate. I hope this is correct. I'm just going to make a copy of the initial one and include it too, I guess.

You send only one to the ATF. The other goes to the new local LEO, just like you do when you first apply. It is in the first page/second paragraph of the instruction sheet in the PDF.

Edited to add: I just went through this and am awaiting a response from 9/12 when I sent it out. It will probably be awhile with the furlough.

Captnstabn · Oct 27, 2013

Just got my new c&r in the mail. So about a month and a half for a change of address, including govt shutdown. Not too bad I guess.

1Shifter · Oct 27, 2013

I just got mine yesterday!

It took alittle less than 3 weeks and that was during the "shut down".

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