Originally Posted By: SnowmanMoGreat article and sadly true. We know that perception is NOT reality but try explaining that to the public or to politicians. One of my fears is how irresponsible hunters/shooters get us all labeled. Sadly, if the HPA passes, I could see some "special" individual getting nailed because they decided that they could shoot their suppressed firearm in their backyard since obviously no one would hear them. I know that these kinds of shooters do not accurately portray or represent us but we are all found guilty by simple association.
The ATF just needs to kick into gear and re-allocate some resources to getting the wait times back down into something approaching reasonable.
I agree, on the D.A's out there that will do Stupid Crap.
When I started in this business 10yrs ago: Form 3's took 10-14 days, Form 4's and form 1's where 3-4 months.
Would love to see those time frames.
the ATF is starting to slow on form 3's again. Not sure why, other then they are trying to get thru the last of the pre41F forms???