I've already got a type-07 FFL. If I apply for a SOT through e-forms, how long does it take for approval?

Once approved, what do I have to do differently than what I'm already doing?

Do I need a separate book for silencers/SBR's or can I just us my current transfer book?

I'll be transferring with 4473's in FL.

Any other interaction with the local IOI?

Tony.

Well I submitted my application for a SOT and paid the fee on Friday. I guess I'll let you know how long it takes.

Tony.

I thought about doing this too but with the recent election results, I am going to wait. It could create a big mess if the direction of the ATF changes due to last weeks elections. Let me know how things go with yours. I may still dive into it.

I’ve had a manufacturer & SOT permit for years, honestly I can’t remember how long it took to obtain…I had already beeen an FFL for a number of years. It was actually sometime around the covid circus when I applied cause the “interview” was via zoom. I don't know if ATF still does it, but I had to explain what I was going to be using the SOT for during the “interview”. No biggie, all lawful purposes. I have heard that having an SOT can lead to more regular IOI inspections, but I have not seen that as accurate. Muzzle Works has been in business since around 2012 and I’ve hade two inspections, knock on wood. I keep my books online through Fast Bound. You can keep a separate NFA log, but its not mandatory.

I got my SOT today. I submitted and paid it on Friday. Quick turnaround!

Tony.

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Originally posted by mrvmax:
I thought about doing this too but with the recent election results, I am going to wait. It could create a big mess if the direction of the ATF changes due to last weeks elections. Let me know how things go with yours. I may still dive into it.

ATF leadership is still the same. ATF is under DOJ. DOJ is still the same and is under the Executive branch (Trump). So, not sure why the concern.

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So, not sure why the concern.

Because that will change.
Unless congress makes useful laws, (VERY doubtful), you don’t want to be in someone’s crosshairs.

Low volume, home-based 07/02 here. I've had both since 2018.

I've already got a type-07 FFL. If I apply for a SOT through e-forms, how long does it take for approval?
A couple weeks.

Once approved, what do I have to do differently than what I'm already doing?
Nothing, really. When I first got mine (2018 I think) the ATF provided essentially no guidance. At least with the base FFL the IOI that did my interview walked me through a lot of stuff. EForms really makes the paperwork easy though.

Do I need a separate book for silencers/SBR's or can I just us my current transfer book?
They can be in the same book. That's how I do mine. I think that makes the most sense, especially as a manufacturer where a gun or receiver comes in as such and then becomes an SBR. You log that item out to your company and back in from your company under the new type. Makes a lot more sense to have it all in line, at least to me.

I'll be transferring with 4473's in FL.

Familiarize yourself with the NFA stuff, eForms (if you haven't already), etc. so you know what's up in case it comes back.

Any other interaction with the local IOI?

I have had none.

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Originally posted by DaBigBR:
Low volume, home-based 07/02 here. I've had both since 2018.

I've already got a type-07 FFL. If I apply for a SOT through e-forms, how long does it take for approval?
A couple weeks.

Mine processed in two business days.

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Originally posted by KMitch200:

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So, not sure why the concern.

Because that will change.
Unless congress makes useful laws, (VERY doubtful), you don’t want to be in someone’s crosshairs.

It’s pretty obvious, until it is made into law it can create major hassles with the ATF. I want my interactions with them to be infrequent. The ATF has revoked licenses for minor infractions (I.e. paperwork errors) so who knows what could happen with this in the future.