Form 1 Approved 10/2/08 (was: Went pending on September 3rd)

[TGO David]

I just got off of the phone with the BATFE in West Virginia and they told me that my Form 1 status went Pending on September 3rd. She told me to call back in a few weeks if I hadn't already received my paperwork and that she would be happy to check again.

As before, these folks were tremendously pleasant to deal with. I wish all government agencies were this helpful.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

Congratz! Cant wait to see what that thing looks like assembled

[TGO David]

Me either.

[Magiccarpetrides]

Sweet...were there any more parts you were needing to complete the build?

[TGO David]

A couple of big ones that would actually allow me to build a functioning rifle, but I'm going to try to pick them up between now and the end of October. Had to steer clear of a few things to be sure I was within the boundaries of the BATFE's definition of intent to manufacture w/o a tax stamp.

[Magiccarpetrides]

Sounds good...cant wait to see the finished product!

[possum]

I called today. Mine went pending August 20th. The guy I spoke with was real nice and while he was entering my serial number for SBR, he asks me my name which I tell him...come to find out - my name was in the system backwards.

So he transferred me to the voice mail of examiner handling my paperwork. I left a message with my serial #, and nature of call, explaining my name and how it should have been entered, along with my phone number. Well, I was worried then...we all know how voicemails tend to get nowhere.

2 hours later! The examiner calls me back!!! Wow, talking about customer service. He explained to me how it happens sometimes, and that he should be getting to mine soon, and that he just goes in and fixes it. Explains they are backed up, and so forth.

Overall, a good experience dealing with them.

I was relieved that he called me back, and 2 hrs later at that. So now, back to waiting

[TGO David]

Possum, you've experienced exactly what I have also. Namely that the West VA office is staffed with some of the most helpful people I have ever encountered in government positions. I can't say enough good things about them.

[TGO David]

Just wanted to say... the wait is KILLING ME.

[Guest VolDaddy]

Hang in there brother....

Edited October 2, 2008 by VolDaddy
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[TGO David]

I'm a bit surprised it hasn't come in yet this week but there's still three more days. The trend looked like I would see it during the first week of October. Guess we'll see.

[possum]

Mine went pending August 20th. I'm still waiting....

[Jasongar8]

I'm bet'n it will show up on Friday. Tyhen you will have all weekend to play with it. I am waiting as well, mine hasnt even went pending yet. Hopefully soon though. Good luck.

-Jason G

[TGO David]

Haha... I couldn't stand it anymore so I called them just a moment ago.

APPROVED!!!!

In fact, it was approved just today. She said that it should go out in the mail either today or tomorrow and that I might see it as early as Saturday. Can't wait.

[Guest EasilyObsessed]

Congrats!

[ShaunM]

Yeah congrats, you think you could be a little bit more happier.

[possum]

Congrats!

[Guest VolDaddy]

Good deal.

[pops572]

Congrats Tungy!!

[dunndw]

Did santa show up in the mail yet?

[TGO David]

[ukerduker]

What was the total time from submission to approval? I'm simply trying to gauge to the speed of the process. I am hoping that my examiner see my name (again) and says this guy is appoved. I have had so many checks done in the last 10 months to last me a lifetime.

[TGO David]

10 wks.

[Guest jwp]

What was the total time from submission to approval? I'm simply trying to gauge to the speed of the process. I am hoping that my examiner see my name (again) and says this guy is appoved. I have had so many checks done in the last 10 months to last me a lifetime.

Right now they're moving a little quicker than usual. One thing that speeds the process up is to send a MO or Certified Check.