In March 2024 companies like Silencer Central started noticing extremely fast approvals for suppressor applicants. Here's how the ATF reduced wait times.

If the purchaser is not required to fill out a form with the ATF to purchase a silencer, it’s not clear how a background check would still be completed.

In March 2024 the ATF started approving suppressor applications at record speed, upending the former wait times of up to 10 months or longer for qualified applicants. Here's how the agency made ...