Understanding Suppressor NFA Wait Times

[Alan]

I've submitted my Form 4 for a suppressor, but I'm anxious about the wait. How long did your approval take? Did you use an eForm or paper application? Any advice for a newbie navigating the NFA process?

 

[A Civilian]

I went the eForm route with my last Form 4, fingerprints done digitally. Mine cleared in just under four weeks, way quicker than my first paper submission that dragged out almost a year