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Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases (RIN 1140-AA78)

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking
Purpose

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to provide clarity for conduct prohibited by federal law commonly referred to as a straw purchase.

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