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Title: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: whatsit on January 06, 2014, 08:09:49 PM
I put in for a form 4 on a suppressor at Reaper Arms in late September. They e-filed it for me. The stamp came back three days ago and I've been more than a little frustrated with the weather (too cold to shoot!), but at least it's clean for the crappy phone pictures. :)

Here it is:

(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj494/whatsitgun/WP_20140106_004.jpg)

(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj494/whatsitgun/WP_20140106_003.jpg)

(http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj494/whatsitgun/WP_20140106_002.jpg)
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: gsd on January 06, 2014, 10:30:58 PM
My stamp "should" be here about mid February.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: whatsit on January 07, 2014, 10:29:46 AM
My stamp "should" be here about mid February.

When did you file? October?
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: gsd on January 07, 2014, 10:39:26 AM
November. NFA Tracker is showing 91 days turnaround.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: CitizenClark on January 08, 2014, 04:09:29 PM
Nice. I just got a stamp back Monday on a Form 4 that was e-filed on September 24th.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on January 08, 2014, 07:25:51 PM
Awesome. 

I have one filed on October 2nd.

(http://i1226.photobucket.com/albums/ee412/alemonkey/soon-bird-and-cat_zps598b8b24.jpg)
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: AJ_Engineer on January 09, 2014, 07:01:31 PM
Sent my stuff to Scott at American Reaper Arms in September and haven't been approved yet  :(

Although I am only expecting to have it before April or so, not my first one  ;D
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on January 15, 2014, 11:56:26 AM
Just got mine approved today.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: tstuart34 on January 15, 2014, 02:03:28 PM
Just got mine approved today.

What is this one for?
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on January 15, 2014, 02:22:38 PM
Form 1 suppressor in 7.62.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: tstuart34 on January 15, 2014, 02:57:44 PM
Is this the second one? what are you doing on the design on this one? I have been doing a lot of reading on silencertalk  and been doing some modeling of stuff. I wish I worked in a machine shop instead of a union plant... :(
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on January 15, 2014, 03:42:53 PM
This will be the 3rd can I've built and the second 30 caliber.  I'm planning on making this one much lighter since I way overbuilt the last one.  This one will only be used on a 300 Blackout and a 5.56 SBR, so it doesn't need to be nearly as robust.  I'm also going to use plain 60 degree cone baffles instead of step baffles.  I think that will cut down some on the weight as well as be a lot quicker to machine.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: tstuart34 on January 15, 2014, 04:09:28 PM
That's what I want to do also. I have posted a couple of questions on silencertalk those guys are really helpful! I have also read through your post on your 22 can. I look forward to seeing your new toy.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: gsd on January 15, 2014, 04:49:24 PM
Just got mine approved today.


By that math mine should be here in about 2 weeks. Giggity.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: Chris C on January 15, 2014, 06:48:06 PM
You guys and your eforms....I'm still waiting from March and like April of last year.  Congrats on the new can.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: justsomeguy on January 15, 2014, 10:28:06 PM
You think that's bad? I'm still waiting from Dec. 2012!
And it's not the first, so I know I'm good.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: AWick on January 15, 2014, 10:55:39 PM
That's what I want to do also. I have posted a couple of questions on silencertalk those guys are really helpful! I have also read through your post on your 22 can. I look forward to seeing your new toy.


I'm in the same boat. I've been doing some design research here and there and may start getting more serious into it. I might have to pick your brain, bkoenig, but unfortunately my access to the machine shop at my work is strictly limited to... well... not this :( At first I started looking at designing a can for two of my pistols and realized quickly that I would need a booster, seriously complicating things. Then I got to thinking about a 556 for my current ARs or one for an undecided 308 bolt that is in my future.

Congrats on your paperwork, btw! Happy Day!!!
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: CitizenClark on January 16, 2014, 02:22:41 PM
It has been a good week and a half. Two stamps!

Here's the latest (picked up this Huntertown Arms Kestrel 5.56 from Rod today).

This paper Form 4 was submitted in early March.

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7428/11983959355_4200b063fe_c.jpg)
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: CitizenClark on January 21, 2014, 04:27:54 PM
...Make that a good two weeks!

An approved Form 4 just came back on my Osprey .45. It was e-filed on October 22nd.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: whatsit on January 21, 2014, 04:36:57 PM
...Make that a good two weeks!

An approved Form 4 just came back on my Osprey .45. It was e-filed on October 22nd.

Here's hoping that it continues to be so fast...
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: dkarp on January 22, 2014, 08:58:54 AM
Wow, sounds like e-file is the way to do it.

Quick question, were these using a trust or individual forms?

Thinking about it, there probably isn't a way to e-file the fingerprints and photo using an individual form....
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: RLMoeller on January 22, 2014, 09:06:11 AM
The quick turnaround times are via e-forms.  So currently that requires a trust.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: dkarp on January 22, 2014, 04:41:54 PM
I should look into one soon, if the rules change there will be little point in using a trust.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: CitizenClark on January 30, 2014, 12:26:16 AM
I should look into one soon, if the rules change there will be little point in using a trust.

Well, there are the co-ownership and estate-planning benefits that would continue, but unfortunately the proposed rule change would require extra bureaucratic rigmarole for every trustee on future applications to make or transfer NFA firearms. Using a trust with multiple trustees to do your paperwork will actually become more difficult than applying as an individual (assuming that the regulations that are eventually promulgated look like the proposal).

Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: NENick on February 05, 2014, 12:23:36 PM
I just checked on my eform, and from the homepage/draft/Form1 view, there aren't dates in the submitted & finalized date sections of my form. When I click into the form and go to the certify page, it shows: Your application has been SUBMITTED for processing.

I'm all set, right?
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: RLMoeller on February 05, 2014, 12:35:17 PM
It means it has been submitted.  So the wait begins.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: NENick on February 05, 2014, 12:53:09 PM
It means it has been submitted.  So the wait begins.

I submitted in on 12/9. If the 90 day turnaround is still accurate, it should be approved in a week or two.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: FarmerRick on February 05, 2014, 04:30:13 PM
I did 3 E Form 1's over the weekend. It took probably 4-6 hours total to get it all done due to their wonderful website.

I(and many others) got this email this morning:

Good morning registered eForms users:
 
For the past two weeks you have been experiencing various performance related issues while attempting to use eForm.  These issues have included slow response times, inability to finalize and submit forms, pay.gov screen not displaying, inability to select product types for some submissions, inability to view PDF’s, the system abruptly returning the user back to the home screen,  and some of you have not been able to log in at all.  While any of you have been able to successfully submit your eForms, others have not been able to get them out of your “Draft” folders.
 
First, we want to offer our sincere apology for what you are currently experiencing while using eForms.  The quality of eForms’ current performance is not indicative of the quality of performance that ATF strives to provide its customers.  We share your current frustrations and we want you to know that we are doing everything that we can to address these issues.  We continue to meet every day with “experts” in the field, and we are confident that we will soon find a solution.
 
We believe that eForms is a worthwhile investment for us, as well as for you, the firearms industry.  And we think that you feel the same.  The statistics below are reflective of this week’s work (our eForms week is calculated from one Wednesday to the next for reporting purposes):
 
New eforms user registrations: 405

Form 1 submissions: 208

Form 3 submissions: 930

Form 4 submissions: 898

 

So, in spite of the performance issues, eForms is doing what it was designed to do.  It may be slower and it may be temperamental at times, but we believe it to still be a worthwhile investment.

 

We are committed to provide, you, our customers, the best service that we can and to this end we will continue our efforts to resolve the issues with our eForms system.  While we are trying to resolve these issues it may be necessary for us to perform system restarts throughout the day where we may bring eforms down for an hour or so.  We request your patience with us and your understanding that this process is unavoidable until we can correctly identify and resolve the issues.

 

We will provide you with periodic updates on our efforts to ensure you of our commitment and to keep you informed.  We thank you for your patience and your continued use of eForms until these issues are resolved.

 

Please feel free to contact me at anytime if you have any questions or comments at lee.alston-williams@atf.gov or you can use the “Ask the Experts” function within eForms.

 
 
 
Sincerely,
 
Lenora (Lee) Alston-Williams
Industry Liasion Analyst - IT
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, & Explosives
Office of Enforcement Programs and Services
Firearms and Explosives Services Division
99 New York Avenue, N.E. (6.E-333)
Washington, DC 20226
E-mail:  Lee.Alston-Williams@atf.gov
Office:   (202) 648-7166
Fax:     (202) 648-7166
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: whatsit on February 05, 2014, 04:35:53 PM
Yeah, you can barely log into it lately. I logged in after I got that email this morning just to see if they had updated my form at all... nothing. I'm still within the 90 days, though. I'm wondering when the 90 day range is going to start to expand given all of the extra forms lately.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on February 05, 2014, 05:16:18 PM
Mine took right at about 100 days, IIRC.  So I would say it's starting to creep up.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: gsd on February 06, 2014, 06:10:02 AM
I called NFA branch yesterday morning. Chatted with the gal on the other end for a few minutes and asked her what the current wait times were. Anything eFiled after November 1 is looking at 4 months.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: RailJockey on August 28, 2014, 10:40:21 PM
I filed an efile form 1 for a SBR and got it in 28 days. Filed another one on August 22nd. Just waiting on that one still


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Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on August 29, 2014, 09:08:58 PM
I filed an efile form 1 for a SBR and got it in 28 days. Filed another one on August 22nd. Just waiting on that one still


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I don't need to hear that.  I really don't need to spend another $200.

Maybe I should F1 an AOW.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: RobertH on August 29, 2014, 09:42:02 PM
I don't need to hear that.  I really don't need to spend another $200.

Maybe I should F1 an AOW.

i had a half notion to SBR my 308 AR im assembling.  but no... must resist.  i already have enough short barreled ARs.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: gsd on August 29, 2014, 10:32:04 PM
i had a half notion to SBR my 308 AR im assembling.  but no... must resist.  i already have enough short barreled ARs.


BLASPHEMY
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: RobertH on August 29, 2014, 11:19:07 PM

BLASPHEMY

yea, after i said that, i felt bad.  i didn't mean it.  please give back my Man Card.

but i will have to see and make sure i want to keep going with the 308 AR stuff.  i have been finding some great deals online.  but now if Midway would just help me out just a little bit......
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: bkoenig on August 30, 2014, 12:37:54 AM
yea, after i said that, i felt bad.  i didn't mean it.  please give back my Man Card.

but i will have to see and make sure i want to keep going with the 308 AR stuff.  i have been finding some great deals online.  but now if Midway would just help me out just a little bit......
won't hurt anything to SBR it.  Doesn't mean you have to run a shorty upper.

although a 308 SBR doesn't really make a lot of sense.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: gsd on September 01, 2014, 11:31:55 AM
Just got a text from a buddy in Missouri.

17 days for his SBR. 17. Days. Damnit.
Title: Re: The eForms system came through for me
Post by: tstuart34 on September 01, 2014, 12:16:19 PM
STOP IT! I already want one bad enough!!!