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Rulemaking

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March 2019

Bump-Stock-Type Devices (Amended by RIN 1140-AA60)
03/15/2019

December 2018

Bump-Stock-Type Devices (Amended by RIN 1140-AA60)
12/26/2018

March 2018

Bump-Stock-Type Devices (Amended by RIN 1140-AA60)
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 (Amended by RIN 1140-AA60)
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

January 2016

October 2015

Technical Amendments to Regulations; Correction (2013R-9F)
10/22/2015

May 2015

Importation of Arms, Ammunition and Defense Articles--Removal of Certain Defense Articles Currently on the U.S. Munitions Import List That No Longer Warrant Import Control Under the Arms Export Control Act (2011R-25P)
05/22/2015
Separation Distances of Ammonium Nitrate and Blasting Agents from Explosives or Blasting Agents (2002R-226P)
05/22/2015
Comment Period: 05/29/2015 to 08/27/2015

February 2015

Authorization To Seize Property Involved in Drug Offenses for Administrative Forfeiture (2012R-9P)
02/22/2015

October 2014

Rules of Practice in Explosives License and Permit Proceedings (2007R-5P); Revisions reflecting changes consistent with the Homeland Security Act of 2002
10/22/2014
Comment Period: 10/07/2014 to 01/05/2015

August 2014

Commerce in Firearms and Ammunition - Reporting Theft or Loss of Firearms in Transit
08/22/2014
Comment Period: 08/12/2014 to 11/10/2014
Technical Amendments to Regulations in Title 27, Chapter II
08/22/2014
Elimination of Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473 (Low Volume) (2008R-21P)
08/22/2014

July 2014

Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Department of Justice (2013R-4F)
07/22/2014

March 2014

Removal of Defense Articles Currently on the U.S. Munitions Import List, (2011R-25P)
03/01/2014
Comment Period: 03/27/2014 to 06/25/2014

Last Updated: January 26, 2026

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