May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that removes ATF’s outdated list of banned import countries and instead defers to the State Department’s current list, while also lifting blanket import bans on most former Soviet countries (except Russia).Impact: Moderate and...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that simplifies and clarifies how post-1986 machine guns can be transferred between FFL/SOTs, especially for dealer samples, government requests, and when going out of business.Impact: Moderate and positive—reduces paperwork,...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that clarifies that when filling out ATF forms, individuals must list their biological sex (male or female)—not gender identity.Impact: Minimal—pure clarification with no operational or compliance changes.Applies...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that would eliminate the requirement to notify local law enforcement (CLEO) when applying to make or transfer an NFA firearm.Impact: Moderate and positive—reduces paperwork and administrative burden with little to no...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that would fully remove ATF’s 2023 “stabilizing brace” rule and return to the pre-2023 definition of “rifle” based only on the statute. Impact: Very high—effectively ends the brace rule and removes NFA treatment for most braced...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that would clarify that certain training rounds are NOT considered “ammunition” under federal law, meaning they would no longer be regulated like ammunition or restricted for import.Impact: Moderate and...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that would roll back and simplify ATF’s prior expansion of the “engaged in the business” definition, removing presumptions and extra regulatory language and returning mostly to the statutory definition passed by...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that formally defines and clarifies what counts as a straw purchase, including both illegal conduct and clearly defined lawful exceptions (like gifts and certain family transactions).Impact: Moderate to high—does not...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that would end the requirement for FFLs to keep firearm records forever and instead require retention for 20 or 30 years, depending on the final decision.Impact: Significant—reduces long-term data retention...
May 5, 2026 | ATF, ATF Rules
This is a proposed rule (not final) that allows FFLs to treat adjacent or adjoining properties as a single licensed business premises, eliminating the need for multiple licenses in those situations.Impact: Moderate and positive—reduces licensing costs...
