Regulatory Update

ATF Proposes Regulations Addressing Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases

Proposal summary

ATF proposed amending Department of Justice firearms regulations to provide additional clarity regarding conduct prohibited by federal law and commonly described as a straw purchase.

Dealer takeaway

This remains proposed rulemaking. Dealers should continue applying current statutes, regulations, Form 4473 instructions, and established anti-straw-purchase procedures while monitoring for any final rule.

Primary source: ATF — Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases (1140-AA78) ↗

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