Data / Federal rules / 2026-08931
Conforming Change for Approving a Making Application
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published this final rule in the Federal Register on May 6, 2026. It took effect on May 6, 2026.
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What the agency says
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to require that a National Instant Criminal Background Check System background check be performed as part of the approval process to make a National Firearms Act ("NFA") firearm. ATF already conducts such background checks as part of its processing and this amendment to the regulation simply ensures that the regulations addressing NFA processes are consistent with the statutory requirements.
Key facts
- Document number
- 2026-08931
- Type
- Final rule
- Action
- Final rule
- Agency
- Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
- Published
- May 6, 2026
- Takes effect
- May 6, 2026
- Dates
- This rule is effective May 6, 2026.
- Docket
- ATF No. 2025R-21F
- Regulation ID (RIN)
- 1140-AA79
- Code of Federal Regulations
- 27 CFR 479
- Topics
- Administrative practice and procedure; Arms and munitions; Exports; Imports; Military personnel; Penalties; Reporting and recordkeeping requirements; Seizures and forfeitures; Taxes; Transportation
- Pages
- 3
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