ATF Reorg to reduce wait times

MacGuns · Apr 10, 2017

According to this Recoil Magazine web article, the ATF just completed a reorganization of the NFA branch on April 3rd to reduce wait times.

http://www.recoilweb.com/atf-goes-through-major-nfa-branch-reorganization-127570.html

In an attempt to better provide oversight, cut down wait times, and increase efficiency, two distinct new branches have been formed: The Industry Processing Branch (NFA IPB) and the Government Support Branch (NFA GSB).

My cynical thoughts on this: just as they are close to clearing up the big backlog from 41F applications, they decide to improve the process. A month or two from now they will have some successes to promote about the reorg clearing the backlog (when it was going to be cleared anyway based on the 41F drop off.)

skunkworks · Apr 10, 2017

This just means we have to flood them again. Get yer checkbooks out!

OrbitalEllipses · Apr 10, 2017

Reorg means folk lost their jobs in every other industry. Here's to hoping they permanently downsize this three letter agency.

Melnic · May 10, 2017

Here is another article with some additional information:
http://www.guns.com/2017/04/13/atf-...94d&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook

Dillon McConnell, a public affairs specialist with the ATF, told Guns.com the agency has increased the number of Legal Instruments Examiners — specialists who process these forms — from nine in 2012 to 27 today to address “unprecedented” volumes of NFA applications. The new branch will also strive to leverage “technology enhancements” moving forward.

I"m sort of wondering now if a single person filing will require less time for the examiner now vs a trust? Although having a trust makes the transfer within members easier in the long run? Plus the trust name gets engraved vs a person's name? correct? (OT I know)

BigT5g · May 10, 2017

submitted paperwork today. Here's to hoping the wait times have indeed been reduced!

Doctor_M · May 10, 2017

Have a can in prison and getting ready to start paperwork for another stamp.... let's hope.

Melnic · May 10, 2017

BigT5g said:
submitted paperwork today. Here's to hoping the wait times have indeed been reduced!

Because of the big July 2016 push, wait times will jump in the short time to IMO 1Yr + for those who submitted back then.

This has shown to be the case as I have yet to see anyone report past July 5 2016 a returned stamp.

Now, how long if you submit now? Who knows. (No one) We won't know until people who submitted with photo IDs after 7/13 start getting stamps. That might not be for months. Anyone at a shop that tries to quote you a guess on wait time is pulling it out of their AR$$

teawhy · May 10, 2017

MacMoov said:
According to this Recoil Magazine web article, the ATF just completed a reorganization of the NFA branch on April 3rd to reduce wait times.

http://www.recoilweb.com/atf-goes-through-major-nfa-branch-reorganization-127570.html

My cynical thoughts on this: just as they are close to clearing up the big backlog from 41F applications, they decide to improve the process. A month or two from now they will have some successes to promote about the reorg clearing the backlog (when it was going to be cleared anyway based on the 41F drop off.)

Good 'cynical thought', but I'll take progress regardless of who/what gets the credit :thumbsup:

skunkworks said:
This just means we have to flood them again. Get yer checkbooks out!

2ndltsdad · May 10, 2017

I called NFA office today, voice recording states that current wait time is 8 mo for form 1 ! WTF ?

CHEF · May 10, 2017

2ndltsdad said:
I called NFA office today, voice recording states that current wait time is 8 mo for form 1 ! WTF ?

As of today I've been waiting 305 days for a form 1 efile and 300 days on a form 4.

Melnic · May 10, 2017

2ndltsdad said:
I called NFA office today, voice recording states that current wait time is 8 mo for form 1 ! WTF ?

old recording?

8 months from when? they are working on submissions from 8 months ago? (Incorrect) or if you file now, it will take 8 months (maybe)

CHEF · May 10, 2017

Melnic said:
old recording?

8 months from when? they are working on submissions from 8 months ago? (Incorrect) or if you file now, it will take 8 months (maybe)

The person I spoke to yesterday said it's gonna take several weeks yet to work through the first 2 weeks of July.

Boss94 · May 10, 2017

I was told end of May beginning of June for 2 cans that were in that last big push from silencer shop. Check cleared 7/21/16

ToolAA · May 10, 2017

322 days for 3 form 1's here. I just brought an Omega Can from Best Pawn and I'm hoping it might get out if jail in 4-5 months.

Bountied · Jul 15, 2021

Any update on times? I just got a rugged 45. Check cleared on 09JUL21.

Bertfish · Jul 15, 2021

There's a whole thread of people posting their wait times

aquaman · Jul 15, 2021

Necro posting at it's finest

Bountied · Jul 15, 2021

Sorry I searched for the ATF wait tie thread and this is what popped up. Damn y'all are tough on people.

I thought it was May 2021 oopsy. Yeah my bad.

Bountied · Jul 15, 2021

Bertfish said:
There's a whole thread of people posting their wait times

Thanks for the link, dick... JK

Bob A · Jul 15, 2021

Well anyway we can easily see the success of the reorganisation in terms of wait time reduction since 2017, I suppose.

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