Form 1 "returned without action"

General Firearms NFA
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I got my Form 1 back with a big red stamp that says “returned without action” I forgot to sign something. Ok, no problem. However, at the top of the page, the examiner wrote “refund request submited” and then a date. WTF? I thought if there was a mistake, I can just correct it and send it back. But whats with the Refund Request BS? Are they just going to return my money and I have to play the whole waiting game over again?
Kinda panicking here. Any insight from you guys would be great.

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Are you in Washington State?

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no. Oregon

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Well crap, I’m all out of ideas… sorry.

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I know there’s talk (as of SHOT '15) that they are getting rid of the “problem status” that used to exist, but it hasn’t been consistent. I know a dealer here that sent in a dozen or more forms, forgot to sign one, and it got sent back like yours.

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The sent back part doesnt bother me. Its the “refund request submitted.” I thought I could just correct the error and send it back. I dont want my money back, I want the stamp

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Try calling the examiner directly and ask them what’s going on. They’re likely going to be able to explain things better than us.

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Why not eFile? It’s very simple

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I havnt set up a trust. And the local police chief is great about signing off

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Got ahold of them on the phone. She said that since it was a “critical error” I have to re submit it along with a new check. Back to the back of the line. Bummer. Another 6 months. Don’t forget to dot you is and cross your Ts!

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Yep…that’s part of the inconsistency.

I know others that have been able to send the corrected one in with a new check and get bumped back into their spot in line.

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Get a 199trust for $59 and you’ll shave off 5 months (10 months when you have an error) when you eFile. To me 5 (or 10) months is worth $60. Or $300-400 from an attorney.

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Just did that. Even tho I have a corporation, I went the trust route instead. Allows me to list family and friends as co-trustees and beneficiaries.

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That sounds very doable! Where do I get info on that

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It looks like the deal has expired
http://www.slickguns.com/product/2-hours-left-nfa-gun-trust-199trustcom-70-59

But if you go to 199trust.com they have it for $79

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SilencerCo has some type of deal that creates a trust.