Current ATF Wait Times at a Glance
Quickest current estimate per form type. Full source breakdown below.
Source Comparison
Official ATF data and retailer-observed windows are kept separate — they measure different things.
| Source | Form 1 | Form 4 | Type |
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90-Day NFA Wait Time Trend
Historical wait-time movement — your durable advantage. Updated automatically each day.
Methodology
How these NFA wait times are gathered.
Official ATF data reflects processing times published by the ATF, representing their internal measurement of application processing.
Retailer-observed windows are averages of recently approved applications reported by NFA dealers — real-world approval times, not official ATF figures.
We never blend these into one average. They track different things, and combining them would produce a misleading number. Each source stands on its own.
Figures update daily. Individual results vary by filing method (eForm vs. paper), applicant type (individual vs. trust), and current ATF volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about ATF NFA wait times.