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By Drew Bryant
April 6th, 2022, theloadoutblog.com

Over the last few years the ATF has been overhauling the system to do a push to online eForms for suppressors. In December of 2021, that faroff concept became a reality when Silencer Central announced the of online submission for your suppressor tax stamp. With this new system the ATF promised a turn around time of less than 90 days on eform submissions. Since, then Silencer Central has been seeing submission in that time. Last week, Silencer Central had a customers eform approved in 9 days from time of submission!

Last week, on social media to share the big news Silencer Central made a video showing them hand delivering the Banish 30 suppressor to Aaron’s front door in Oklahoma. This is big news within the industry at the speed which suppressors are currently being approved by the ATF.

Previously, before this modernized system was implemented all Form4s where submitted through the mail to the ATF. Then, suppressor owners would have to wait anywhere between 8-14 months on average to receive their cans. The new online submission method has dramatically increased approval efficiency by the ATF.

Below, is a press release about the expedited eForm process for suppressors.

Press Release

Silencer Central Receives First eForms Approval in Less Than 90 Days

Sioux Falls, South Dakota – March 25, 2022 – Silencer Central, America’s largest silencer dealer, is thrilled to announce the receipt of their first eForms approval from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

The eForms process expedites the application process in the states where the purchase of silencers is legal, cutting down wait time and repetitive data entry to approximately 90 days.

“We have always been committed to making buying silencers simple for our customers but with a turnaround time from the ATF under 90 days, we can now do that in record time!” said Brandon Mattox, CEO of Silencer Central.

This approval was received within the promised 90-day timeframe for a customer in Oklahoma. Setting a precedent for future eForm applications, this process has ensured that Form 4 submissions arrive at the ATF instantaneously and are ready for the approval process. Silencer Central has everything needed to complete your silencer purchase, including direct shipment to your door.

For more information about purchasing a silencer using an eForm, visit the Silencer Central blog. For more general product information, call 888-781-8778 or visit SilencerCentral.com.

About Silencer Central

Silencer Central started its illustrious journey in 2005 as South Dakota Silencer, an events-based business, created with the goal of reaching the underserved hunting and sport shooting market by simplifying the silencer ownership process. It became Dakota Silencer, and finally rebranded as Silencer Central after expanding its simplified process in August 2020 to all 42 states where silencers are lawful. Silencer Central makes it simple to purchase a silencer by managing the entire buying process for the consumer, providing a free NFA Gun Trust, offering interest-free payment options, and shipping directly to their front door, once approved.

What do you think of the new eForm process? Are you still waiting for your suppressor to be approved? Let us know in the comments below.

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