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I've gone ahead and lubed myself up prior to 3pm.. doubt it will be for a celebratory purpose

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Oh my goodness, so the Government who actively tried to disband me of arms while depending on who is in power (I also don't forget they tried to convince me to inject an unknown substances into my body they claimed was safe) is now trying to be OK with me owning a firearm.

Fucking pinch me, I'm dreaming.

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Can someone explain this to me:

"26P: Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements - NPRM
ATF is proposing to amend regulations to authorize “Non-Over-the-Counter” (NOTC) firearm sales by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to residents of the same state. The proposed rule would allow FFLs to comply with the requirements of NOTC transactions originally implemented by the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the requirements of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1994 more efficiently to include identification verification. This update is based on the recognition of increased options to securely verify photo identification of prospective purchasers, thereby providing greater flexibility while maintaining the rigorous identification verification and background checks required by the Brady Act."

Does this mean I could buy a firearm from a dealer 6 hours away in the same state but instead of having it shipped to a dealer closer for transfer he could do a 'non over the counter sale' and ship it to my door?

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I've gone ahead and lubed myself up prior to 3pm.. doubt it will be for a celebratory purpose

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If that's the case, then I see the potential for a lot of internet firearms sales to change to how Silencer Shop or Capitol Armory or a couple other large silencer sellers do sales.  Sell on the internet, then do a transfer to the one FFL they work with in the purchaser's state, who does the final transfer and ships the gun to the purchaser.  When you only need a max of 54(?)* FFLs in your network, that makes it a lot simpler from the seller's point of view.

* 50 states, plus DC, PR, Guam, USVI, minus whatever blue states have state laws requiring in-person transfers.

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Seems like some decent news for once.

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Can someone explain this to me:

"26P: Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements - NPRM
ATF is proposing to amend regulations to authorize “Non-Over-the-Counter” (NOTC) firearm sales by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to residents of the same state. The proposed rule would allow FFLs to comply with the requirements of NOTC transactions originally implemented by the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the requirements of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1994 more efficiently to include identification verification. This update is based on the recognition of increased options to securely verify photo identification of prospective purchasers, thereby providing greater flexibility while maintaining the rigorous identification verification and background checks required by the Brady Act."

Does this mean I could buy a firearm from a dealer 6 hours away in the same state but instead of having it shipped to a dealer closer for transfer he could do a 'non over the counter sale' and ship it to my door?

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Nothing ground breaking, but still seems like a positive step forward. Only thing that concerns me is the electronic records keeping, which would reduce the burden on ATF of storing paper copies. As much of a pain as paper copies are, it means that they have to deal with storage of physical items which takes space and would have to be digitized if they wanted it that way vs directly filing them electronic copy.

Neat to see the form 20s go away though.

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Can someone explain this to me:

"26P: Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements - NPRM
ATF is proposing to amend regulations to authorize “Non-Over-the-Counter” (NOTC) firearm sales by Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs) to residents of the same state. The proposed rule would allow FFLs to comply with the requirements of NOTC transactions originally implemented by the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the requirements of the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act of 1994 more efficiently to include identification verification. This update is based on the recognition of increased options to securely verify photo identification of prospective purchasers, thereby providing greater flexibility while maintaining the rigorous identification verification and background checks required by the Brady Act."

Does this mean I could buy a firearm from a dealer 6 hours away in the same state but instead of having it shipped to a dealer closer for transfer he could do a 'non over the counter sale' and ship it to my door?

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Am I the only one wondering who exactly the stakeholders they mention receiving input from are?

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I'm not reading it as no more engraving. I'm reading it as no more redundant engraving. Meaning if the model and serial are already on the receiver you don't need to engrave it again, just your name and city, state.

My guess

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What’s the timeline for these rule changes?

I might hold off on engraving my AP5 that has a pending form 1.

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This "rule making" has been found to be the responsibility of Congress, not some bureaucracy.
Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council has set the precedent that this "rule making" is unconstitutional.

So none of these "rules" mean a thing.

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Nothing ground breaking, but still seems like a positive step forward. Only thing that concerns me is the electronic records keeping, which would reduce the burden on ATF of storing paper copies. As much of a pain as paper copies are, it means that they have to deal with storage of physical items which takes space and would have to be digitized if they wanted it that way vs directly filing them electronic copy.

Neat to see the form 20s go away though.

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The ATF has posted summaries of the new regulations, which include:

1) Repeal Biden's pistol brace rule
2) Revising "engaged in the business" rule
3) Revising machine gun definition in response to Cargill decision
4) Remove requirement for FFLs to post info about Youth Handgun…

Firearms Policy Coalition  (@gunpolicy) April 29, 2026

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I'll be really surprised if there is anything less than minimal harm to the second amendment

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33 of the 34 rules are the proper abbreviation of it being BATFE, sometime with periods between letters and sometimes not. Also that ATF is acceptable sometimes with periods, sometimes not. This will all be dependent on which person at the agency is interpreting the law.
The 34th rule is going to be the proper way to dispose of a shot dog.

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04P: Update to Proscribed Countries for Import Restrictions - NPRM

ATF is proposing to update the import restrictions applicable to certain countries under the Arms Export Control Act (AECA). The proposed rule would remove the existing, static list of proscribed countries from which ATF denies applications to permanently import defense articles and services, replacing it with a dynamic reference to the Department of State’s list of proscribed countries. This ensures ATF’s import restrictions remain current and consistent with State Department designations without requiring separate ATF rulemaking each time the list changes. The rule also proposes to remove the list of former Soviet countries from which ATF currently denies applications to permanently import most firearms and ammunition, retaining only the Russian Federation as a proscribed country of origin for these imports.

Quoted:I wish they would change the rule so I could import a SIG 550 from a friend in Canada who is going to have to turn it in

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Recorded some and then put it though AI..

This press release signals a massive regulatory "U-turn" by the ATF in 2026. After years of aggressive enforcement and controversial rule-making, the Bureau is formally retreating from several key policies, citing both judicial losses and a shift toward "responsible regulatory governance."

Below is a comprehensive summary of the changes announced in the briefing.

1. Rescinding Major Rules (The "Big Two")
The ATF is formally proposing to rescind two of the most litigated rules of the previous three years:

The Stabilizing Brace Rule (2023): Citing multiple court rulings that found the rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA), the ATF is removing it from the books. Braced pistols will no longer be classified as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs) under the NFA based solely on the attachment.  

The "Engaged in the Business" Rule (2024): The ATF admitted this rule which expanded the definition of who must obtain an FFL "has not worked as intended." They are reverting to the specific definition codified by Congress in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, ending the attempt to regulate occasional private sales and hobbyist trades as "dealing."

2. Ending "Zero Tolerance" & Redefining Willfulness
One of the most significant shifts for the industry is the death of the "Zero Tolerance" policy.  

Defining "Willfulness": The ATF will now formally define "willfulness" for the purposes of the Gun Control Act. This is designed to stop license revocations based on minor clerical errors, ensuring that only intentional, bad-faith violations lead to the loss of an FFL.

FFL Protections: A new Form 4473 is being designed to be "simpler and less apt at making paperwork errors," specifically to prevent the types of mistakes that triggered revocations under the previous administration.  

3. Modernization & Record Keeping
The ATF is finally moving the industry into the digital age by codifying practices that previously required specific "variances."

Digital Storage: FFLs are now authorized to generate and store all records including Acquisition & Disposition (A&D) books and Form 4473s electronically.

Record Retention Reform: In a major privacy win, the ATF is proposing to end the "forever" record retention policy. All records (including those for out-of-business FFLs) will move to a defined term of years (to be finalized after public comment), rather than being held indefinitely by the ATF.

Form 4473 Updates: The form will now allow for auto-population of fields and digital file attachments to streamline the background check process and reduce administrative burdens.  

4. National Firearms Act (NFA) Reforms
Supported by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," several "quality of life" changes are coming for NFA owners:

$0 Tax Stamp: Under the new legislation, the $200 transfer tax for suppressors, SBRs, SBSs, and AOWs has been eliminated (though registration and background checks remain).  

Joint Registration for Spouses: The ATF will now recognize the ability of spouses to jointly register NFA items, legalizing "joint possession" within a household without the need for a legal trust.

Interstate Transport: New, simplified provisions will allow for the easier interstate transport of NFA items, particularly when moving between vehicles and airplanes.

5. Protecting Rights & Clarifying Definitions
The ATF is issuing "clarifying" regulations to protect specific groups from being accidentally or unfairly disarmed:

Veterans' Rights: New definitions for who is "adjudicated" for mental disability aim to prevent the automatic disarming of veterans who have a fiduciary to manage their benefits.

Unlawful Users: Clarifications are being made regarding the definition of "unlawful user of a controlled substance" to align with shifting state laws and judicial trends.  

Straw Purchasers: A formal, clearer definition of a "straw purchaser" will be established to help law enforcement target actual traffickers rather than confused family members or gift-givers.

Next Steps for Gun Owners & FFLs
 
Public Comment: The ATF will soon publish these proposals in the Federal Register. There will be an open comment period where the public and advocacy groups can weigh in.

Stakeholder Briefings: Chief Counsel Robert Leiter will lead focused group meetings over the next few weeks to dive into the technical details for FFLs and law enforcement.

Expert Note: While these changes are overwhelmingly "pro-owner," the ATF emphasized that the NFA registry itself remains in place. The shift is away from punishing ownership and toward simplifying the existing bureaucracy.

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uh, be at risk based on the re-regulations that we are proposing today. ATF remains the greatest friend to state and local law enforcement officers, and we believe that these rules will not negatively impact public safety. With that, here are some key highlights. The stabilizing brace rule, which came into effect in twenty twenty-three, that rule formally pro-- uh, we are proposing to rescind. There are courts in multiple jurisdictions which we found violated the APA. They, they were enjoined or vacated across the country. We believe that the common sense approach to align regulatory text with those judicial determinations, rather than keeping them on the books, uh, as regulations, uh, would have already been thrown out. Engage in the business, which came into effect in twenty twenty-four. We are also formally proposing to rescind the engage in the business rule. We believe that the responsible regulatory governance requires adjusting the course when evidence shows a rule has not worked as intended. The ATF has found the changes to the definition of who was engaged in business have not produced the outcomes needed to justify keeping the rule. As you'll see, today's proposed rule retains definition of the engage in the business as specifically revised and codified by Congress. No more, no less. We are also formally proposing modernizing our forms. One proposal is to update the Form forty-four seventy-three to ensure it keeps pace with modern business practices, like authorizing the use of electronic forms. Functions like auto-population of fields and allowing people to attach digital files as attachments. We also make minor technical revisions to shorten the form, thereby reducing the administrative burden on both the FFLs and transferees. Another proposal related to the forms is to allow FFLs to generate and store its records, including its A&D books, records, and all forty-four seventy-threes using an electronic record-keeping system. This codifies a practice that the industry has used through, through a variance for years and has been demonstrated to work very well. We also believe it supports law enforcement by allowing FFLs to more easily respond to legitimate law enforcement trace requests when asked. In our next steps, there are many more proposals in the fi-- in the package that will follow this rule package. Some of them are simple language clarifications. Others are much more comprehensive. I believe we will talk about them in broad strokes when we sign. But considering how many there are, we simply don't have time to go through them in detail now. Our plan is to hold over the next few weeks some stakeholder briefings, which we will meet with you in smaller, more focused groups and dive deep into the regulations that will affect each of you the most. I will do my best to be at each of these meetings. Uh, but today, more importantly, here with me today is Chief Counsel Robert Leiter, who's probably going to be the most helpful to you, uh, in those briefings. He is a legal scholar on the Second Amendment, a professor, and has been instrumental during his time as chief counsel at getting us to this point. I can assure you that he can handle all of your technical questions. I really appreciate you all being here, and thank you. Uh, thank Robert. I thank you for ensuring, uh, our stakeholder groups get the information that they need. For now, moving forward, the proposed and final rules in this regulatory package are going to be sent over to the Federal Register, where they will be published in short order. In the interim, we do have summaries of the proposals on our website. And as soon as they are published in the Federal Register, we will have links to where you can submit your public comments. Finally, as Acting, uh, Attorney General Bland shared, our work is not done. While we are proud of our work that has been done in getting us to this point, this isn't over. The next step will be an open comment period where we invite input on our proposed changes from our ind-industry stakeholders, law enforcement agencies, advoca-advocacy groups, and the general public.

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Uh, including, uh, the engage in the business rule, uh, and, uh, the, uh, fa-- the stabilizing brace rule, as you mentioned. All right. Second group is clarifying regula-- uh, regulations that are clarified. Uh, so these are gonna clarify, for example, uh, who is, uh, adjudicated for purposes of the mental disability to prevent the disarming of veterans. Uh, it is also going to, uh, define who constitutes a straw purchaser. And, uh, it will, uh, clarify also how to, uh, certain markings for the National Firearms Act. And among the most important rules, uh, will clarify what willfulness means for the purposes of the Gun Control Act and revocation of federal firearms licenses. Thank you. All right. This group of regulations will modernize, uh, the current regulations. So it includes a new forty-four seventy-three, uh, which is the firearms transaction form, which will be simpler and, uh, less apt at making the kinds of paperwork errors that resulted in the zero tolerance policies of the prior administration. It also authorizes electronic record keeping, and it revises the firearm record retention period from forever to a defined term of years that will be determined through notice and comment, including for the out-of-business records that are currently held by ATF forever. That will be reduced to a specified time period as well. All right. The next group of regulations will align ATF regulations with the law. Uh, it includes, uh, how to-- new provisions that are simpler for interstate transport of National Firearms Act firearms. It also, uh, includes some conforming changes in how we process National Firearms Act, uh, limitations. And it implements, uh, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, uh, regarding the tax amendments. All right. And the final group of regulations reduces burdens on law-abiding gun owners. Uh, this in-includes, for example, clarifying how gun owners may transport their firearms interstate, particularly when they're going between modes of transportation, such as vehicles, uh, to airplanes. Uh, it also has a host of other simplifications for the processing of forms under the National Firearms Act. It also recognizes the ability, for example, of spouses to jointly register firearms that they may be in joint possession of.

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I may have to have one of those

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Wait, yall were engraving your SBRs???

Man, thats wild!….

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I'm taking this to mean I should wait a bit before engraving all those F1

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Soooo what is the machine gun Cargill thing about…?