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Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy

The Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announced the repeal of the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy and the review of Final Rule 2021R-08F, related to stabilizing braces, and Final Rule 2022R-17F, related to the definition of “engaging in the business” of firearms dealing. 

As of April 7, 2025, the Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement Policy, aka the Zero Tolerance Policy, was repealed, and Industry Operations inspections will no longer be held to these previously set guidelines. This page has been removed to comply with this new policy change.

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

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