Silencer Saturday #442: An ATF Numbers Update

Summary

This article provides an update on ATF NFA processing times and transfer volumes as of July 1, 2026, six months into the "free tax stamp" era. It details average processing times for Form 1s (eForm 59 days, paper 29 days), Form 4s (eForm individual 6 days, trust 26 days), and Form 3s (eForm 1 day). The report also highlights May 2026 data showing 231,502 NFA applications submitted and 233,843 finalized, with eForms accounting for 98.47% of submissions year-to-date.