Suppressor Background check delayed

[CJ1962]

I ordered a suppressor through Silencer Central about a year ago.  I have confirmed the paperwork was received on 4/27/23.  I knew it would take several months so I wasn't really worried about it.  Then a friend that ordered one a few months after me (also through Silencer Central) received his. So on 1/17/24 I called and was told my background check status was delayed.  And my only course of action was to look at the www.fbi.gov website, which I found was no help.  I called again today and my status is still delayed.  I have my CPL, an active Secret Clearance, no felonies, and have never been delayed on a gun purchase.  I do have the same name as my dad and he recently passed away, but I would think that would be easily resolved.

Has anyone had any luck figuring out why they are or were delayed?

[Whitefoot]

Delayed just means they have like hundreds of thousands of apps and maybe like 5 people working on them.  Delayed to me would mean they just haven't got to it or possibly doing additional back ground check due to same name as your dad.  That happened to my friend that had exact same name too.  Just going take longer imo.

[trophyhunt]

Seems like it’s just luck of the draw, when I bought mine a guy got his approval in 10 days! The guys behind the counter couldn’t believe it. Usually 6-9 months he said.

[Gentrys]

I had a delay on my first one years ago.  Stayed that way for over a year then recieved word from ATF that it had something to do with the FBI's background check on me.  Eventually I got denied.  Ended up getting a UPIN number and then started all over with the process.  Now I'm good to go.  Never did find out why I got denied the first time around.  Frustrating process for sure!

[dreadi]

It's all bull. I have five guy with six background checks all in Delayed NTN, with no solid explanation from the ATF, and the FBI claiming that all background checks inquired about have been resolved. All but one of them already own suppressors, AND I have one customer that holds a FFL that got denied. The Feds are playing games at the customer's expense.


BLACK HAMMER ARMS
07/02 NFA Dealer

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[asmith]

Now this makes me worry.  I have my final phone appointment tomorrow with silencer central before submitting for mine. 

[zwickeyman]

I just picked up 4 th e other day. A little over 7 1/2  months. The guys at the counter said it has been between 7 and 9 months average lately but we all know there are out lyers both ways. He said he recently had a 3 months and a 15 month

[Karl Blanchard]

I've been waiting a month just to get my f4 certified. Eforms won't let my ffl complete it. Silencer Shop has been zero help. Won't be purchasing from them again. It's beyond frustrating.

[dreadi]

I've been waiting a month just to get my f4 certified. Eforms won't let my ffl complete it. Silencer Shop has been zero help. Won't be purchasing from them again. It's beyond frustrating.

I've been certifying forms with Silencer Shop without any issues. Your FFL needs to step up their game and work around the Full Auto system.


BLACK HAMMER ARMS
07/02 NFA Dealer

http://www.blackhammerarms.com
http://www.facebook.com/blackhammerarms
https://www.instagram.com/blackhammerarms

[dreadi]

Examples of the Feds playing games.






BLACK HAMMER ARMS
07/02 NFA Dealer

http://www.blackhammerarms.com
http://www.facebook.com/blackhammerarms
https://www.instagram.com/blackhammerarms

[Karl Blanchard]

I've been waiting a month just to get my f4 certified. Eforms won't let my ffl complete it. Silencer Shop has been zero help. Won't be purchasing from them again. It's beyond frustrating.

I've been certifying forms with Silencer Shop without any issues. Your FFL needs to step up their game and work around the Full Auto system.


BLACK HAMMER ARMS
07/02 NFA Dealer

http://www.blackhammerarms.com
http://www.facebook.com/blackhammerarms
https://www.instagram.com/blackhammerarms

I agree.  I'm beyond frustrated

[Buckjunkie]

I have bought 4 suppressors in the last two years. 3 took 9 months and one took a few days over a year.

I really like the times Dreadi just posted! Maybe they are improving the process.

I thought they might be sitting on mine because of my likes on social media😂😂

[trophyhunt]

I have bought 4 suppressors in the last two years. 3 took 9 months and one took a few days over a year.

I really like the times Dreadi just posted! Maybe they are improving the process.

I thought they might be sitting on mine because of my likes on social media😂😂

Im pretty sure if they look at my Facebook posts I’ll be denied!

[Karl Blanchard]

I have bought 4 suppressors in the last two years. 3 took 9 months and one took a few days over a year.

I really like the times Dreadi just posted! Maybe they are improving the process.

I thought they might be sitting on mine because of my likes on social media😂😂

tons of sub 100 approvals lately from what I've gathered from my interweb reading.

[Dan-o]

You guys are starting to stress me out.

I'm in line with Dana for 3.... and I don't want to wait.