The short answer appears to be YES! When it comes to suppressors, wait times suck! Since they were first regulated in 1934, delays associated with Form 4 processing have been a reality that the suppressor community has had to live with. For years, the American Suppressor Association has actively advocated for changes to the process to improve efficiencies and decrease delays. According to ATF, the months-long wait times we have unwillingly become accustomed to may be a thing of the past!

Many of the improvements to eForms are a direct result of ASA’s Industry Roundtable with ATF. These changes have helped dramatically speed up Form 4 transfers, bringing many approvals down to a matter of days, or mere hours! ATF openly stated that the new and improved processing times are the “new normal” and are expected to continue!