Unchained Preppers

General Category => Security & Survival => Topic started by: Jackalope on April 01, 2025, 08:55:30 AM

Title: BATF Class III Wait Times
Post by: Jackalope on April 01, 2025, 08:55:30 AM

     When I purchased my first suppressor six years ago, it took the BATF about9-10 months to approve the purchase and the possession of the suppressor.  Over the years, the approval wait time has improved, three years ago, the wait time was 5-6 weeks.

     Last Friday I purchased another suppressor, and the purchase was approved the following Monday.  Speaking with some gun shop employees, one of their customers had their approval in 19 hours. 

      I always wondered why it took so long, in this age of computer technology.  Looks like at least one federal agency is getting their act together.

      I look forward to the day when suppressors can be purchased like any other shooting accessory, and no government intervention is involved.  Hopefully, that day will arrive soon.

Title: Re: BATF Class III Wait Times
Post by: grizz on April 01, 2025, 11:21:42 AM

Hopefully that day will come VERY soon

Title: Re: BATF Class III Wait Times
Post by: JohnyMac on April 01, 2025, 05:45:18 PM

One of mine in 2018 took 356-days.  :facepalm: