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The American Suppressor Association (ASA) has provided an update on suppressor policy and the ongoing legal battles in Illinois.
In their latest briefing, the ASA discussed the current state of ATF transfer times, offering insights into the ongoing process.
As of July 1st, ATF transfer times have increased. Individuals now face an average wait time of 60 days, while those applying through NFA trusts experience a wait of 155 days.
Despite this increase, these times remain faster than earlier this year.
According to data from Silencer Shop, individual applicants face a wait time ranging from 1 day to 6 months, with a median wait of just 3 days—a decrease of 10 days since last month.
For trusts, the wait ranges from 2 days to 7 months, with a median wait of 107 days.
A significant factor contributing to these delays is the NICS (National Instant Criminal Background Check System) check.
The ATF cannot approve an application until they receive a “proceed” notification from the FBI. If your NFA item application takes longer than expected, a delayed NICS check might be the reason.
To avoid frequent delays, including your Social Security number on your Form 4 application can be crucial.
For those with non-prohibitive offenses on their records, such as minor infractions from college days, filing a voluntary appeal with the FBI may also help.
Once processed, the FBI will issue a Unique Personal Identification Number (UPIN). Including this UPIN on your Form 4 application signals to NICS examiners that you are not a prohibited person.
The ASA remains committed to fighting for your rights. They continue their efforts to eliminate wait times and legalize suppressors in all 50 states.
In Illinois, the ASA Foundation and Silencer Shop-backed lawsuit, Anderson v. Raoul, challenges the state’s ban on suppressors.
The case has seen movement recently, with U.S. District Judge David Dugan scheduling a status conference for August 21st. The ASA is hopeful that this could indicate a ruling is forthcoming.
Finally, the ASA thanked Silencer Shop, Elevated Sounds, Rugged Suppressors, and SilencerCo for their contributions to the lawsuit.
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