Regulatory Update

ATF Proposes Reducing Advance-Approval Requirements for Interstate Transport of Certain NFA Firearms

What ATF proposed

The proposal would change domestic transportation procedures for certain registered NFA firearms. For some short-term domestic transport, ATF proposes eliminating the requirement to submit notice and await approval; for longer-term transport or permanent relocation, the proposal would modify when transport may begin after notice.

Current status

The comment period closed August 6, 2026. These contemplated changes are not yet a substitute for the current interstate-transport requirements. Check the current rule and ATF form/instructions before moving a covered firearm.

Primary source: ATF — Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of NFA Firearms (1140-AA89) ↗

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