So you want a fully automatic firearm...

[YALE]

We should see if he'll take us shooting at the Quantico range. That would be the greatest.

[motoman]

That's because you're FBI, I'm sure it's a lot quicker for you

FBI...ATF... government none the less, so yeah, it's definitely quicker.

[CJ]

that's not true either; my last individual tax-paid Form 4 transfer was approved in two days, and I had the approved form with the $200 tax stamp affixed back in hand eleven days after mailing it; but YMMV...

That's because you're FBI, I'm sure it's a lot quicker for you

[War Machine]

It is taking all of my being to hold back from commenting on this guy right now, I'll let CJ decide what to say though.

Oh shit, he's about to tear someone a new one!

[YALE]

that's not true either; my last individual tax-paid Form 4 transfer was approved in two days, and I had the approved form with the $200 tax stamp affixed back in hand eleven days after mailing it; but YMMV...

Hook it up, then!

[Moose242]

How long ago was this? I am sorry but there is no way in hell in the last 5 or so years it has taken less then 60 days from check cash, to approval.
Right now it is 5 months FROM PENDING.

It is taking all of my being to hold back from commenting on this guy right now, I'll let CJ decide what to say though.

[Chopped54]

that's not true either; my last individual tax-paid Form 4 transfer was approved in two days, and I had the approved form with the $200 tax stamp affixed back in hand eleven days after mailing it; but YMMV...

How long ago was this? I am sorry but there is no way in hell in the last 5 or so years it has taken less then 60 days from check cash, to approval.
Right now it is 5 months FROM PENDING.

[hrt4me]

#1 Thing you will need is patience. You buy a gun today, you won't be able to take it home for 6-8 months

that's not true either; my last individual tax-paid Form 4 transfer was approved in two days, and I had the approved form with the $200 tax stamp affixed back in hand eleven days after mailing it; but YMMV...

[Dacotua]

#1 Thing you will need is patience. You buy a gun today, you wont be able to take it home for 6-8 months

[hrt4me]

...Then fill out a certification of compliance. The final and hardest step is to get the local chief of law enforcement to sign your form 4s (a number of people can sign, for more information do a quick google search on who can sign a form 4). In Dallas county they will not sign....

I know for a fact that is incorrect; I have gotten (and helped others get) signatures in Dallas County for the past decade.

[David]

As for paperwork time. That varies with all examiners like everything else.

[David]

Fingerprint myself and Photoshop a picture.

Plus if anyone goes shooting with my stuff I'm usually going anyways.

[Moose242]

OK so I am not trying to prove anyone wrong, I am actually learning here as anyone else who would be reading this for their first NFA item purchase, so these questions and answers may help people along the way.

I called my dealer and confirmed (just making sure I submitted mine right), as well as a quick Google and both found to list the item AFTER you receive your stamp as you do not actually own it, and can't legally be part of your trust till you do. It sounds like they have been approved both ways, so guess it is a minor detail.

Interesting, but like I said, I have been approved every time even though I listed the item as being owned. And again, my lawyer told me to do it that way.

[Chopped54]

OK so I am not trying to prove anyone wrong, I am actually learning here as anyone else who would be reading this for their first NFA item purchase, so these questions and answers may help people along the way.

I called my dealer and confirmed (just making sure I submitted mine right), as well as a quick Google and both found to list the item AFTER you receive your stamp as you do not actually own it, and can't legally be part of your trust till you do. It sounds like they have been approved both ways, so guess it is a minor detail.

Everything needs to be listed in the Schedule A except the new item you are getting, it gets listed after you receive your stamped Form.

[cobrajet69]

Good info.

Thanks man.


David