Form 1 & Form 4 Wait Times
The days displayed are a custom weighted average built in-house called the NFAWait Index. Full source breakdown is below.
Form 1 — Individual
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days
Form 4 — Individual
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days
Form 4 — Trust
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days
Fastest recorded approvals have been as little as 1 day for both Form 4 Individual and Form 4 Trust.
Source Comparison
Official ATF data and retailer-observed windows are kept separate. Silencer Shop & Silencer Central do not currently publish Form 1 data.
| Source | Form 1 | Form 4 Indiv. | Form 4 Trust | Type |
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NFAWait Index
A blended benchmark of eForm approval speed across official ATF and retailer-observed sources over the last 90 days.
ATF NFA Guides
Helpful explainers on Form 1, Form 4, suppressors, tax stamps, gun trusts, and NFA approval times.
Tax Stamps
NFA Tax Stamp Cost 2026
Learn what the $0 tax stamp change means for suppressors, Form 1, Form 4, trusts, and ATF approvals.
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Suppressors
How Long Does a Suppressor Take to Approve?
Current Form 4 suppressor wait times, what affects approval speed, and why your approval may come faster than official ATF estimates.
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Forms
Form 1 vs Form 4 Explained
Learn which ATF form you need to make or buy an NFA item, how the approval process works, and how wait times differ.
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Applicants
Gun Trust vs Individual
See why individual filings are usually faster, why trusts still matter, and how applicant type affects Form 4 approval times.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ATF NFA wait times.