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This is a proposed rule (not final) that removes ATF’s outdated list of banned import countries and instead defers to the State Department’s current list, while also lifting blanket import bans on most former Soviet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...
