Big news in Sioux Falls, South Dakota as Silencer Central revealed recently that its first eForm’s been approved by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
The kicker? It was received within the promised 90-day timeframe!
“We have always been committed to making buying silencers simple for our customers but with a turnaround time from the ATF under 90 days, we can now do that in record time!” said Brandon Mattox, CEO of Silencer Central.
Filing an electronic version of the Form 4 for the purchase of a suppressor greatly streamlines the application process, as GunsAmerica previously reported.
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Normal wait times for a paper application are somewhere between 9 and 14 months. That’s a long time. You could potentially meet a new partner, get married and have a baby all before Uncle Sam signed off on your can purchase.
Silencer Central said that its first eForm app was for a customer in Oklahoma.
“Setting a precedent for future eForm applications, this process has ensured that Form 4 submissions arrive at the ATF instantaneously and are ready for the approval process. Silencer Central has everything needed to complete your silencer purchase, including direct shipment to your door,” said the country’s largest silencer dealer.
It’s nice to see that this alphabet agency is finally entering the digital age. Moreover, it’s nice to see ‘em make good on a promise to the benefit of the 2A community.
Interested in getting a suppressor? Check out GunsAmerica’s Suppressor Academy.
About Silencer Central
Silencer Central started its illustrious journey in 2005 as South Dakota Silencer, an events-based business, created with the goal of reaching the underserved hunting and sport shooting market by simplifying the silencer ownership process. It became Dakota Silencer, and finally rebranded as Silencer Central after expanding its simplified process in August 2020 to all 42 states where silencers are lawful. Silencer Central makes it simple to purchase a silencer by managing the entire buying process for the consumer, providing a free NFA Gun Trust, offering interest-free payment options, and shipping directly to their front door, once approved.
SUPRESSOR!!!