Currently, the average wait time for the turnaround of a Form 1 or Form 4 is between six and seven months. The current group of examiners is processing close to a million weapons on annualized basis and the numbers are only increasing. The overwhelming majority of weapons (70%) are suppressors. Many states are now even legalizing the use of suppressors for game animals instead of just varmints and vermin, so the the growth rate will accelerate.
Add into the mix CLEO signature requirements going away. Add into the mix the very real prospect of Obama being reelected and the mad rush to purchase things that some might think will be legislated out of existence.
I have a really bad feeling that we will all pine for the six month turnaround time! I am guessing that wait times of a year+ will become the norm.