Originally Posted by
HCM
Regular firearms checks are mostly automated and done by NICS which is part of the FBI.
I think you are talking about delays.
NFA applications are handled by NFA examiners who work for ATF.
I believe there is a dispute going on between agencies over who is responsible for adjudicating delayed NICS transactions. It’s possible ATF has tasked NFA examiners with filling the gap.
9-12 months is average and has been for sometime however I was pleasantly surprised my last form 4 (trust via silencer shop) took 5 months (Feb 2020 -July 2020)