Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau: federal rules
The Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published 12 final rules in 2026 so far and 0 in 2025, counted by the Tribune from the Federal Register.
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Final rules 12
- Sept. 25, 2026Implementing the Safe Explosives Act
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 555 · Opens the Federal Register
- Sept. 25, 2026Annual Notices on Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to Local Fire Authority
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 555 · Opens the Federal Register
- Aug. 20, 2026
- July 6, 2026Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers; Withdrawing Direct Final Rule
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Changes to National Firearms Act Tax Remittance Provisions
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Implementing PATRIOT Act Improvements: Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 646 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Removing Triplicate Filing Requirement for Importing Plastic Explosives
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 555 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Licensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Revising Machine Gun Definition in Response to Supreme Court Decision
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 447, 478, 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Export Control Reform-Conforming References to Department of Commerce
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 447, 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Conforming Change for Approving a Making Application
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- Jan. 22, 2026Revising Definition of “Unlawful User of or Addicted to Controlled Substance”
Final rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
Proposed rules 31
- Sept. 25, 2026Explosives Magazine Safety Requirements
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 555 · Opens the Federal Register
- Sept. 25, 2026Revising Requirements and Exceptions for Storing Explosives
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 555 · Opens the Federal Register
- July 6, 2026Registering NFA Firearms That Fall Out of Government Contract
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- July 6, 2026Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 478, 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Joint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Act
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution”
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Firearms Electronic Record-Keeping
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Defining “Willfully” for Firearms Violations
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Firearm Activities in Foreign Trade Zones, Customs-Bonded Warehouses
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 478, 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 447, 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Removing Youth Handgun Safety Act Notice
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 8, 2026Revising Firearms Transaction Record, “Form 4473”
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Update to Proscribed Countries for Import Restrictions
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 447 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Removing CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Act
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Importing Training Rounds
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Allowing Makers To Adopt Certain Markings for National Firearms Act Firearms
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms Under the Gun Control Act
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Clarifying Delivery to a Common or Contract Carrier When Transporting Firearms
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Revising Regulations Defining “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Adding Component Definitions Under the Arms Export Control Act
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 447 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Clarifying Special (Occupational) Tax Payments Per Business Activity
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Definition of Business Premises
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Transferring Machine Guns Between Qualified Licensees
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Firearm Records Retention Periods
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR part 478 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces”
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 478, 479 · Opens the Federal Register
- May 6, 2026Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms
Proposed rule · Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau · 27 CFR parts 478, 479, 555 · Opens the Federal Register