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Rulemaking

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January 2026

Revising Definition of “Unlawful User of or Addicted to Controlled Substance” (RIN 1140-AB03)
01/26/2026
Comment Period: 01/22/2026 to 06/30/2026

June 2024

Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Conforming Regulations
06/27/2024

April 2024

Definition of ‘‘Engaged in the Business’’ as a Dealer in Firearms
04/19/2024
Bipartisan Safer Communities Act Conforming Regulations
04/19/2024
Comment Period: 04/19/2024 to 05/20/2024

September 2023

Definition of ‘‘Engaged in the Business’’ as a Dealer in Firearms
09/08/2023
Comment Period: 09/09/2023 to 12/07/2023

August 2023

Annual Reporting of Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to the Local Fire Authority
08/23/2023
Comment Period: 08/23/2023 to 11/21/2023

January 2023

Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ‘‘Stabilizing Braces’’
01/31/2023

August 2022

Definition of “Frame or Receiver” and Identification of Firearms; Corrections
08/22/2022

April 2022

Definition of ‘‘Frame or Receiver’’ and Identification of Firearms
04/26/2022

January 2022

Secure Gun Storage and Definition of ‘‘Antique Firearm’’
01/04/2022

June 2021

Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached "Stabilizing Braces"
06/10/2021
Comment Period: 06/10/2021 to 09/08/2021

May 2021

Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms
05/21/2021
Comment Period: 05/21/2021 to 08/19/2021

November 2019

April 2019

March 2019

Bump-Stock-Type Devices
03/15/2019

December 2018

Bump-Stock-Type Devices
12/26/2018

March 2018

Bump-Stock-Type Devices
03/29/2018
Comment Period: 03/29/2018 to 06/27/2018

December 2017

Application of the Definition of Machinegun to “Bump Fire” Stocks and Other Similar Devices
12/26/2017
Comment Period: 12/26/2017 to 01/25/2018

June 2016

Recordkeeping Regulations - Technical Amendment to 27 CFR 478.125
06/22/2016

May 2016

Implementation of Public Law 105-277 Relating to Secure Gun Storage, Amended Definition of “Antique Firearm,” and Miscellaneous Amendments (99R 125P)
05/22/2016
Comment Period: 05/26/2016 to 08/24/2016
Federal Firearms License Proceedings – Hearings
05/22/2016
Identification Markings Placed on Firearm Silencers and Firearm Mufflers
05/22/2016
Comment Period: 05/04/2016 to 08/02/2016

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

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