So, earlier this year I decided it was time to dive into the world of suppressors. I purchased a Silencerco Sparrow 22 can from a local dealer and promptly filed my individual Form 4 paperwork.
Here is the current timeline:
Purchased: 3/28/2018
Mailed Form 4 and all Needed Paperwork: 4/12/2018
Check Cleared: 4/19/2018 (7 days)
Called ATF to Check: 12/11/2018 (236 days since check cleared)
So, I called the ATF today to check on my status. As I mentioned before the check cleared 236 days ago. The lady at the ATF asked for some information and then told me they are "waiting on the background check from the FBI." Does that mean anything? Based on that response, can I gauge how much longer I will likely have to wait or is there simply no way to know? Is this a "canned response" from the ATF or does this actually mean I am making progress?
Here is the current timeline:
Purchased: 3/28/2018
Mailed Form 4 and all Needed Paperwork: 4/12/2018
Check Cleared: 4/19/2018 (7 days)
Called ATF to Check: 12/11/2018 (236 days since check cleared)
So, I called the ATF today to check on my status. As I mentioned before the check cleared 236 days ago. The lady at the ATF asked for some information and then told me they are "waiting on the background check from the FBI." Does that mean anything? Based on that response, can I gauge how much longer I will likely have to wait or is there simply no way to know? Is this a "canned response" from the ATF or does this actually mean I am making progress?