But, how quick and efficient is it? I looked at SS data, and it is suggesting that it shaves a month off a 10 month process.
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Only way to tell will be hindsight, but with all the other variables (41f surge), it will be hard to say what the effect has actually been. It should also reduce data entry errors; assuming the form is filled out correctly to begin with.
I am probably most happy with the ease of submission using their system; I'm traveling all the time, and I can get a wild hair and drop a form 1 in a heartbeat. I don't have to deal with fingerprints, envelopes, or paper. Of course, to be truly epic, it needs form 4 capability for non-Silencer Shop purchases, but I'm pretty sure that's on the calendar.
It is not a matter of him "wanting" me to do the forms.
I do my own form 4s so my dealer doesn't have to deal with it. I am a large collector. I don't make elementary mistakes. He also gives me a discount on the transfer if I do them myself.
Given the volume I do through my dealer, it is easier if I manage my own forms, fingerprints, and the transfer.