You cannot cut the barrels until "AFTER" you get the permit. It took about 6 weeks after I applied. Then the barrels were cut. That's the permit that I posted above. Interesting that the TAX STAMP says "ZERO DOLLARS" It used to cost $200. I had to submit 2 sets of fingerprints and a passport type photo with the application. I also had to have my name and city and state, laser engraved on the action. My dealer has the engraver to do this. Lots of red tape, but it went smoothly.