I am pretty sure they have to say that even if the HPA was set to be approved and a few weeks. They can't continue to operate with everyone waiting for HPA to pass before they buy a can. Just like Silencerco layoffs.
What would you do if you were in that position? I am pretty sure you would...
Wow, 38 pages and no mention of one battle tested solution to the problem. I.e., wanting a shorter, more maneuverable platform without sacrificing the already marginal ballistics of the 5.56 cartridge:
The Tavor. 16.5 inch barrel in a OAL of 26.5 inches. Carried by SOF all over the world...
I used Jin Kim at the Kim firm. Definitely not the cheapest, but very high level of service. He seems to know all of the people at the local ATF branch by first name, and knew a huge amount of detail on the NFA process. He is active in the NFA community, and I believe he is an NRA instructor...