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Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on August 20, 2026. It took effect on September 21, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-16981
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
- Published
- August 20, 2026
- Takes effect
- September 21, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective September 21, 2026. Starting on September 21, 2026, the Department will begin soliciting applications from individuals.
- Docket
- Docket No. OAG191; AG Order No. 7109-2026
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1105-AB78
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 27 CFR 478; 28 CFR 0; 28 CFR 25; 28 CFR 107
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Arms and munitions; Authority delegations (Government agencies); Computer technology; Courts; Customs duties and inspection; Exports; Government employees; Imports; Intergovernmental relations; Law enforcement officers; Military personnel; Organization and functions (Government agencies); Penalties; Privacy; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Research; Security measures; Seizures and forfeitures; Telecommunications; Transportation
- Significant
- Yes, under Executive Order 12866
- Pages
- 40
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