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Sioux Falls, SD - Silencer Central has noticed an uptick in batch approvals, and the latest information released by the ATF backs that up. In a recent Town Hall event, the ATF announced it will continue to do batch approvals on silencers and is focusing on refining this process.
“We attended the recent ATF Town Hall and learned several things - the key being that the ATF is doing batch approvals and working to speed up the process of moving our customer’s applications through,” said Brandon Maddox, Silencer Central CEO. “What this means for you is that if you already have an application in process, and you buy another silencer, when your first application goes through and is approved, your other applications are approved as well. This makes it a great time to buy another silencer and get it delivered to your door faster.”
There has been a lot of emphasis lately on approval speed, especially with how it relates to trusts. There are a few things to note:
The free standard trust service Silencer Central provides lists only you as the responsible party through the approval process. You have the option to add co-trustees to the trust after the approval process is completed. This form of trust takes full advantage of the increased approval speeds for batch and trust approvals, while also giving you more flexibility with your silencer after you take possession of it. This is a level of security and flexibility that you only get from Silencer Central, because we pioneered the process.
What can we attribute to this uptick in approvals? According to Ben Hiller, the Acting NFA Division Chief, it has to do with changes made in processing. ATF examiners are assigned certain types of applications to help speed the process. They referred to this as “swim lanes.” This helped implement trust bundling. The ATF implemented an algorithm to identify individuals with multiple pending applications. The goal was efficiency and reducing the burden on the FBI with NICS checks. This process, according to Hiller, has increased approval speeds.
Silencer Central will continue to be your trusted source for silencers, silencer purchases and information. We work hand-in-hand with the ATF to improve and speed up the process, and will continue to bring you the latest information. To check the status of your application, click here.
One of the most significant benefits of working with Silencer Central is that we manage your entire buying process and submit your paperwork quickly so the ATF can begin the approval process. Of course, the time for ATF approval following our processing may fluctuate depending upon demand placed on the ATF. Visit NFA-Status to see how fast approvals are arriving.
Your silencer is shipped to your front door as soon as all federal requirements have been met. Once your order leaves our licensed location in your state, it is delivered to you within 3-5 business days. Please note: adult signature is required at delivery.
