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Defining “Willfully” for Firearms Violations (RIN 1140-AA88)

Action
Notice of proposed rulemaking
Purpose

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (“ATF”) proposes to define the term “willfully” in Department of Justice regulations that implement the Gun Control Act.

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Link to Official Document
https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09159.pdf

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