Videos tagged with eForms

This video demonstrates how to create an Electronic Fingerprint File (EFT) using the NFA Suite app, eliminating the need for physical fingerprint cards or kiosk visits for NFA applications. The app guides users through scanning individual fingerprints and generating a digital file compatible with the ATF's eForms system, simplifying the NFA application process. The presenter highlights this as a 'big brain move' to streamline compliance with outdated NFA regulations.

This guide covers the process of acquiring NFA items like suppressors using SilencerShop's streamlined eForms system and discusses the setup and legal considerations for a 'truck gun.' It also touches on advanced drone applications for tactical use. Instruction is provided by experienced individuals knowledgeable in NFA regulations and firearm applications.

This guide details the process of converting an AR Pistol into a Short Barreled Rifle (SBR) using the ATF Form 1. It covers requirements for the ATF eForms portal, necessary documentation, critical engraving steps, and considerations for individual versus trust filings. The information is presented with legal caution, emphasizing user responsibility for compliance.

This SHOT Show 2026 coverage features Chase from Silencer Shop, highlighting advancements in suppressor technology and new brand partnerships. The discussion emphasizes the current positive state of NFA wait times, with eForms approvals averaging under 10 days, and addresses manufacturing readiness for increased demand following legislative changes. The expert tone from Silencer Shop provides high authority on the subject.

This video analyzes the significant surge in ATF eForms submissions, particularly for NFA items. The speaker, a 07 FFL holder with deep knowledge of NFA processes, critically examines data from organizations like NSSF and GOA, highlighting discrepancies between reported numbers and the ATF's processing capacity. He explains how control numbers can be misleading and estimates the actual number of new NFA items submitted.

This video from Guns & Gadgets 2nd Amendment News discusses the recent surge in suppressor approval times following a tax-free period. The channel highlights issues with ATF eForms system overload due to an unprecedented volume of submissions, as reported by NSSF. The speaker expresses strong criticism of the NFA and ATF, advocating for their abolition.

The ATF's eForms website experienced significant crashes and delays on the first two days suppressors and SBRs became tax-free, indicating a failure to prepare for anticipated demand. This event highlights potential inefficiencies in the NFA application process and raises questions about artificial wait times. The speaker, an established 2nd Amendment commentator, argues that suppressors are protected under the Second Amendment.

This guide addresses the common issues encountered with the ATF's eForms system, particularly during high-demand periods for NFA item applications like suppressors and SBRs. It offers practical advice for users facing website crashes and submission errors, drawing on the experiences of firearm instructors and enthusiasts. The information emphasizes persistence and communication with dealers when navigating bureaucratic hurdles.

This guide, informed by Adam Kraut of the Second Amendment Foundation, details the legal landscape of suppressor ownership in the US. It covers the history of the National Firearms Act (NFA), the application process via Form 4 and eForms, and highlights the eight states where suppressors are illegal. The information emphasizes the importance of understanding federal and state regulations for legal compliance.

This video provides critical information for gun owners regarding the upcoming shutdown of the ATF's eForms system for NFA applications. It highlights the blackout period from December 26, 2025, to January 1, 2026, and the potential deletion of unsubmitted drafts. The discussion also touches upon the transition to a new 'Notech' system and concerns about increased data collection on gun owners, drawing parallels to the historical evolution of NFA regulations.

The VSO Gun Channel provides critical information regarding the ATF's temporary shutdown of the eForms system for updates. This shutdown, effective December 26th, aims to improve processing and clear backlogs. The video highlights that while eForms is optional for consumers, it's mandatory for FFLs for certain operations. A key warning is issued about the deletion of incomplete draft forms during the overhaul, while submitted forms will be preserved. The host also offers a strategic tip for suppressor purchases, suggesting buying now but potentially delaying the final transfer to align with future tax changes.

This video discusses recent changes by the ATF aimed at improving customer service for firearms owners. Key updates include the electronic submission of Form 20 (5320.20) for transporting NFA items across state lines, and revisions to Form 1 for manufacturing NFA items, notably removing the Chief Law Enforcement Officer notification requirement. These changes are presented as streamlining processes and potentially reducing turnaround times.