Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
Built by the Tribune's code from the Federal Register. No AI wrote this page. Published in the Federal Register Aug. 20, 2026. Document 2026-16981. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What it does
The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau's summary, as published in the Federal Register.
- What changed in the regulation
4 parts of Title 27, 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations:
27 CFR 478, 28 CFR 0, 28 CFR 25, 28 CFR 107
Wording on eCFR: the day before it took effect and from the day it took effect (first part listed).
- Compared with
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau has published 12 final rules in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from Federal Register records since Jan. 1, 2025.
- Before this
2 earlier Federal Register documents under regulation identifier 1105-AB78 since Jan. 1, 2025.
- July 22, 2025 Notice of proposed rulemaking. Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
- March 20, 2025 Interim final rule; request for comments. Withdrawing the Attorney General's Delegation of Authority
- What happens next and when
This rule is effective September 21, 2026. Starting on September 21, 2026, the Department will begin soliciting applications from individuals.
The agency's dates, word for word.
- Check it yourself
The record as published
| Document number | 2026-16981 |
|---|---|
| Action | Final rule. |
| Agencies | Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau |
| Published | Aug. 20, 2026 |
| Effective date | Sept. 21, 2026 |
| Regulation identifier (RIN) | 1105-AB78 |
| Significant (marked in the Federal Register) | Yes |
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