If no foul play is expected the ATF generally thanks you for reporting. Then, you never hear from them until the gun is used in a crime or someone attempts to transfer them.
If foul play is expected they start taking things.
We are seeing the following wait times:
- Form 4 - 4 months average
- eForm 1 - 65 days
- Form 3 - 2 weeks to 4 months. All over the place.
- Form 20 - 30 days