{"description":"Documents matching 'fingerprints photographs firearms applications'","count":109,"total_pages":6,"next_page_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/documents?conditions%5Bterm%5D=fingerprints+photographs+firearms+applications&format=json&page=2","results":[{"title":"Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") proposes amending regulatory requirements to submit fingerprints and photographs with firearms applications. Currently, applicants must submit 2\" x 2\" passport-style photographs and either one or two fingerprint cards, depending on the application type. ATF proposes that all applicants, whether individuals or responsible persons (\"RPs\") for entity applicants, could instead submit a copy of a photo ID, and that individuals and Gun Control Act RPs would submit just one fingerprint card. RPs under the National Firearms Act would submit one fingerprint card only if needed to facilitate a background check.","document_number":"2026-13587","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/07/06/2026-13587/fingerprint-and-photograph-requirements-for-firearms-applications","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-07-06/pdf/2026-13587.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-13587.pdf?1782996322","publication_date":"2026-07-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"FBI Form FD-258, <span class=\"match\">Fingerprint</span> Card (“<span class=\"match\">fingerprint</span> card” or “<span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span>”). \n \n Similarly, pursuant to 26 U.S.C. 5822, an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> cannot be made unless the Attorney General approves the person to make and register the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> and notes the approval on the <span class=\"match\">application</span>, and, per 26 U.S.C. 5812, an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> cannot be transferred without an <span class=\"match\">application</span> filed with and approved by the Attorney General. The Attorney General must deny such making and transfer <span class=\"match\">applications</span> if making, transferring, receiving, or possessing the NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> would place the"},{"title":"Joint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") proposes amending Department of Justice (\"Department\") regulations to authorize spouses to file a joint application to make, transfer or receive, and register a firearm under the National Firearms Act (\"NFA\"). If the joint application is approved, both spouses would have a joint right to make or possess the firearm(s), and transferring the firearm(s) between the registered spouses would not constitute a further transfer within the meaning of the NFA, thus not requiring a transfer application.","document_number":"2026-09154","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09154/joint-registration-for-spouses-under-the-national-firearms-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09154.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09154.pdf?1778157914","publication_date":"2026-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"Tobacco, <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span>, and Explosives (“ATF”) proposes amending Department of Justice (“Department”) regulations to authorize spouses to file a joint <span class=\"match\">application</span> to make, transfer or receive, and register a <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> under the National <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span> Act (“NFA”). If the joint <span class=\"match\">application</span> is approved, both spouses would have a joint right to make or possess the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span>(s), and transferring the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span>(s) between the \n \n registered spouses would not constitute a further transfer within the meaning of the NFA, thus not requiring a transfer <span class=\"match\">application</span>.\n \n \n \n DATES:"},{"title":"Removing CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Act","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") proposes amending Department of Justice (\"Department\") regulations to remove the requirement that a copy of all applications to make or transfer a firearm subject to the National Firearms Act, and the specified form for responsible persons, as applicable, be forwarded to the chief law enforcement officer of the locality in which the applicant/transferee or responsible person is located.","document_number":"2026-08912","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08912/removing-cleo-notification-under-the-national-firearms-act","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08912.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08912.pdf?1777985127","publication_date":"2026-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"Cigarette Trafficking Act.\n \n \n A. <span class=\"match\">Application</span> To Make a <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> \n \n Section 5822 of the NFA prohibits any person from making a <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> unless the person has: (1) filed with the Attorney General a written <span class=\"match\">application</span>, in duplicate, to make and register the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span>; (2) paid any tax required to make the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> and affixed the proper tax stamp to the original <span class=\"match\">application</span> form; \n 3 \n \n (3) identified the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> in the <span class=\"match\">application</span> form in such manner as prescribed by regulation; (4) identified themself in the <span class=\"match\">application</span> form in such manner as prescribed"},{"title":"Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces”","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") is proposing to amend Department of Justice (\"Department\") regulations on firearms with attached stabilizing braces. Courts have found that ATF's revisions in the 2023 final rule on the same topic violated the Administrative Procedure Act. Several courts have enjoined, stayed, or vacated the final rule, which has rarely been in effect. ATF is therefore proposing to remove from the regulatory definitions of \"rifle\" the two paragraphs added by the 2023 final rule that defined the term \"designed or redesigned, made or remade, and intended to be fired from the shoulder.\"","document_number":"2026-08930","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08930/removing-factoring-criteria-for-firearms-with-attached-stabilizing-braces","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08930.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-08930.pdf?1777985130","publication_date":"2026-05-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"transfer and register such items as NFA <span class=\"match\">firearms</span>. Applying to transfer and register an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> requires a person to complete and submit an ATF Form 5320.4, <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Paid) (“Form 4”), and its supporting documents. \n \n Currently, ATF estimates it takes an average of 3.78 hours to complete the Form 4 <span class=\"match\">application</span>, which includes time to obtain <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span> and <span class=\"match\">photographs</span> to submit with the Form 4.\n 26 \n \n In addition, ATF estimates the average cost for a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span> at $17.\n 27 \n \n ATF assumes for the purposes"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title: Application To Make and Register NFA Firearm, ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-19722","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19722/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-title-application","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-30/pdf/2025-19722.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19722.pdf?1761741909","publication_date":"2025-10-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"Abstract: \n Any person other than a qualified manufacturer who wishes to make and register an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> must submit a written <span class=\"match\">application</span> to ATF on a form prescribed by ATF. 26 U.S.C. 5822. They must also identify the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> they are making, themself as the maker, and, if an individual, must include their <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span> and a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span> with the <span class=\"match\">application</span>. In 27 CFR 479.62, ATF prescribed ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Make and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span>, for these required purposes.\n \n \n 5. \n Obligation to respond: \n the obligation to respond"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title: Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Paid), ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-19723","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19723/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-title-application","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-30/pdf/2025-19723.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19723.pdf?1761741909","publication_date":"2025-10-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"and tribal governments, individuals or households, private sector-for or not for profit institutions, federal government.\n \n \n Abstract: \n persons with an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> must apply to ATF for approval to transfer and register the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> as required by the NFA (26 U.S.C. 5812). ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”), is the prescribed means for submitting this <span class=\"match\">application</span>, facilitates and records the <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> transfer, and also serves as proof of registration once approved.\n \n \n 5. \n Obligation to respond: \n the obligation to respond is required to obtain/retain"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Title: Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Exempt), ATF Form 5320.5 (“Form 5”)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-19724","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/10/30/2025-19724/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-title-application","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-10-30/pdf/2025-19724.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-19724.pdf?1761741909","publication_date":"2025-10-30","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"persons who wish to apply for permission to transfer and register a \n \n National <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span> Act (NFA) <span class=\"match\">firearm</span>, and who qualify to do so under one of the statutory tax exemptions, must use ATF Form 5320.5, <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Exempt) (“Form 5”). ATF uses the information to determine legality of the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> transfer under federal, state, and local law. Applicants also use the form to claim an exemption from paying the otherwise-required transfer tax as provided and provide the information necessary to support their claim"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection: Title-Application To Make and Register NFA Firearm, ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-15053","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/08/2025-15053/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-revision-of-a","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-08/pdf/2025-15053.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15053.pdf?1754570738","publication_date":"2025-08-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"Abstract: \n Any person other than a qualified manufacturer who wishes to make and register an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> must submit a written <span class=\"match\">application</span> to ATF on a form prescribed by ATF. 26 U.S.C. 5822. They must also identify the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> they are making, themself as the maker, and, if an individual, must include their <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span> and a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span> with the <span class=\"match\">application</span>. In § 479.62, ATF prescribed ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Make and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> for these required purposes.\n \n Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140-0011 is being revised to"},{"title":"Changes to National Firearms Act Tax Remittance Provisions","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") is amending Department of Justice (\"Department\") regulations on the National Firearms Act (\"NFA\") to reflect statutory changes made to the NFA by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (\"OBBBA\"). Among other things, the OBBBA reduced the tax remittance rate for certain NFA firearms. This rule is necessary to make conforming changes to ensure that ATF's regulations are current and consistent with the statute.","document_number":"2026-09155","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09155/changes-to-national-firearms-act-tax-remittance-provisions","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-08/pdf/2026-09155.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-09155.pdf?1778157914","publication_date":"2026-05-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"collection: \n Any person other than a qualified manufacturer who wishes to make and register an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> must submit a written <span class=\"match\">application</span> to ATF on a form prescribed by ATF. 26 U.S.C. 5822. They must also identify the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> they are making and themselves as the maker. Finally, individuals must include their <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span> and a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span> with the <span class=\"match\">application</span>. In § 479.62, ATF prescribed ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Make and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span>, for these required purposes.\n \n \n Need for information and proposed use: \n ATF's NFA Division"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Paid), ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-15054","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/08/2025-15054/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-revision-of-a","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-08/pdf/2025-15054.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15054.pdf?1754570709","publication_date":"2025-08-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"collection techniques or other forms of information technology, \n e.g., \n permitting responses to be submitted electronically.\n \n \n Abstract: \n Persons with an NFA <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> must apply to ATF for approval to transfer and register the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> as required by the NFA (26 U.S.C. 5812). ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”), is the prescribed means for submitting this <span class=\"match\">application</span>, facilitates and records the <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> transfer, and also serves as proof of registration once approved.\n \n Information Collection (IC) OMB 1140-0014 is being revised to reflect an increase in the"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection: Application To Transfer and Register NFA Firearm (Tax-Exempt), ATF Form 5320.5 (“Form 5”)","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for renewal review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-14903","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/06/2025-14903/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-revision-of-a","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-06/pdf/2025-14903.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-14903.pdf?1754397912","publication_date":"2025-08-06","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"permitting responses to be submitted electronically.\n \n \n Abstract: \n Persons who wish to apply for permission to transfer and register a National <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span> Act (NFA) <span class=\"match\">firearm</span>, and who qualify to do so under one of the statutory tax exemptions, must use ATF Form 5320.5, <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Exempt) (“Form 5”). ATF uses the information to determine legality of the <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> transfer under federal, state, and local law. Applicants also use the form to claim an exemption from paying the otherwise-required transfer tax as"},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; NFA Responsible Person Questionnaire, ATF Form 5320.23","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-20339","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/11/20/2025-20339/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-revision-of-a","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-11-20/pdf/2025-20339.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-20339.pdf?1763559910","publication_date":"2025-11-20","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"the transferee on ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Paid), or ATF Form 5320.5 (“Form 5”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Exempt), they are not able to submit individualy identifying information for purposes of a background check. As a result, ATF Form 5320.23 is required for any responsible person (as defined in 27 CFR 479.11) who is part of such trust or other legal entity. Forms 1, 4, and 5 are required under the National <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span> Act (NFA).\n \n \n 5. \n Obligation to respond: "},{"title":"Agency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; NFA Responsible Person Questionnaire, ATF Form 5320.23","type":"Notice","abstract":"The Department of Justice (DOJ), The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.","document_number":"2025-15507","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/08/15/2025-15507/agency-information-collection-activities-proposed-ecollection-ecomments-requested-revision-of-a","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-08-15/pdf/2025-15507.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-15507.pdf?1755175541","publication_date":"2025-08-15","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":" \n \n Abstract: \n When a trust or other legal entity (including corporations, married couples jointly registering a <span class=\"match\">firearm</span>, etc) must submit ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Make and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span>, as the maker, or is identified as the transferee on ATF Form 5320.4 (“Form 4”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Paid), or ATF Form 5320.5 (“Form 5”), <span class=\"match\">Application</span> to Transfer and Register NFA <span class=\"match\">Firearm</span> (Tax-Exempt), they are not able to submit individualy identifying information for purposes of a background check. As"},{"title":"Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022-Criteria for National Instant Criminal Background Check System (“NICS”) Background Checks of Firearm Handlers","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The United States Department of Justice (\"Department\") proposes several amendments to regulations pertaining to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (\"NICS\" or \"system\") of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (\"FBI\"). The proposed amendments implement parts of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (\"BSCA\"), which, in relevant part, require the Attorney General to promulgate regulations authorizing certain Federal Firearm Licensees (\"FFLs\" or \"licensees\") to use NICS for purposes of voluntarily conducting employment background checks relating to certain current or prospective employees. As this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (\"NPRM\") describes in more detail, the Department proposes allowing FFLs to use NICS for employment background checks of their \"firearm handlers\" and other \"eligible employees.\"","document_number":"2024-28711","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/12/12/2024-28711/bipartisan-safer-communities-act-of-2022-criteria-for-national-instant-criminal-background-check","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-12-12/pdf/2024-28711.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-28711.pdf?1733924724","publication_date":"2024-12-12","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"}],"excerpts":"would then have access to <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> through their employment duties and who may be able to use their positions to engage in illegal trafficking of <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> or to otherwise illegally possess or use <span class=\"match\">firearms</span>. The expanded authorization to use NICS to conduct background checks of certain prospective and current employees is an additional tool for FFLs to help prevent illegal <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> trafficking and ensure prohibited persons do not obtain <span class=\"match\">firearms</span>. \n \n FFLs collectively submit millions of NICS background checks related to <span class=\"match\">firearm</span> transfers each year.\n 20"},{"title":"Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Justice (\"Department\") is amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") regulations to implement the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act that broaden the definition of when a person is considered \"engaged in the business\" (\"EIB\") as a dealer in firearms other than a gunsmith or pawnbroker. This final rule incorporates the BSCA's definitions of \"predominantly earn a profit\" (\"PEP\") and \"terrorism,\" and amends the regulatory definitions of \"principal objective of livelihood and profit\" and \"engaged in the business\" to ensure each conforms with the BSCA's statutory changes and can be relied upon by the public. The rule also clarifies what it means for a person to be \"engaged in the business\" of dealing in firearms and to have the intent to \"predominantly earn a profit\" from the sale or disposition of firearms. In addition, it clarifies the term \"dealer\" and defines the term \"responsible person.\" These clarifications and definitions assist persons in understanding when they are required to have a license to deal in firearms. Consistent with the Gun Control Act (\"GCA\") and existing regulations, the rule also defines the term \"personal collection\" to clarify when persons are not \"engaged in the business\" because they make only occasional sales to enhance a personal collection or for a hobby, or if the firearms they sell are all or part of a personal collection. This rule further addresses the procedures that former licensees, and responsible persons acting on behalf of such licensees, must follow when they liquidate business inventory upon revocation or other termination of their license. Finally, the rule clarifies that a licensee transferring a firearm to another licensee must do so by following the verification and recordkeeping procedures in the regulations, rather than by using a Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473.","document_number":"2024-07838","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/04/19/2024-07838/definition-of-engaged-in-the-business-as-a-dealer-in-firearms","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-04-19/pdf/2024-07838.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-07838.pdf?1713444333","publication_date":"2024-04-19","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"the business” of dealing in <span class=\"match\">firearms</span>.\n 1 \n \n The GCA further provides that no person shall engage in the business of dealing in <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> until the person has filed an <span class=\"match\">application</span> with ATF and received a license to do so. 18 U.S.C. 923(a). The required <span class=\"match\">application</span> must contain information necessary to determine eligibility for licensing and must include a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span>, <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span> of the applicant, and a license fee for each place in which the applicant is to do business. 18 U.S.C. 923(a). The fee for dealers in <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> other than destructive devices"},{"title":"Definition of “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearms","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"The Department of Justice (\"Department\") proposes amending Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (\"ATF\") regulations to implement the provisions of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (\"BSCA\"), effective June 25, 2022, that broaden the definition of when a person is considered \"engaged in the business\" as a dealer in firearms other than a gunsmith or pawnbroker. This proposed rule incorporates the BSCA's definition of \"predominantly earn a profit,\" creates a stand-alone definition of \"terrorism,\" and amends the definitions of \"principal objective of livelihood and profit\" and \"engaged in the business\" to ensure each conforms with the BSCA's statutory changes and can be relied upon by the public. The proposed rule also clarifies what it means for a person to be \"engaged in the business\" of dealing in firearms, and to have the intent to \"predominantly earn a profit\" from the sale or disposition of firearms. In addition, it clarifies the term \"dealer,\" including how that term applies to auctioneers, and defines the term \"responsible person.\" These proposed changes would assist persons in understanding when they are required to have a license to deal in firearms. Consistent with the Gun Control Act (\"GCA\") and existing regulations, the proposed rule also defines the term \"personal collection\" to clarify when persons are not \"engaged in the business\" because they make only occasional sales to enhance a personal collection, or for a hobby, or if the firearms they sell are all or part of a personal collection. This proposed rule further addresses the lawful ways in which former licensees, and responsible persons acting on behalf of such licensees, may liquidate business inventory upon revocation or other termination of their license. Finally, the proposed rule clarifies that a licensee transferring a firearm to another licensee must do so by following the verification and recordkeeping procedures instead of using a Firearms Transaction Record, ATF Form 4473.","document_number":"2023-19177","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2023/09/08/2023-19177/definition-of-engaged-in-the-business-as-a-dealer-in-firearms","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2023-09-08/pdf/2023-19177.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2023-19177.pdf?1694090715","publication_date":"2023-09-08","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE","name":"Justice Department","id":268,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/justice-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/268","parent_id":null,"slug":"justice-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives","name":"Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau","id":19,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/19","parent_id":268,"slug":"alcohol-tobacco-firearms-and-explosives-bureau"}],"excerpts":"business” of dealing in <span class=\"match\">firearms</span>.\n 1 \n \n The GCA further provides that no person shall engage in the business of dealing in <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> until the person has filed an <span class=\"match\">application</span> with and received a license to do so from the Attorney General (18 U.S.C. 923(a)), who has delegated that function to ATF (28 CFR 0.130(a)(1)). The <span class=\"match\">application</span> contains information necessary to determine eligibility for licensing and must include a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span>, <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span> of the applicant, and a license <span class=\"match\">application</span> fee. The fee for dealers in <span class=\"match\">firearms</span> other than destructive"},{"title":"Codification of Certain U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Law Enforcement Authorities","type":"Rule","abstract":"The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is amending its regulations to codify certain law enforcement authorities delegated by the Secretary of Homeland Security (Secretary) to the Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and subsequently redelegated to particular officers or employees of USCIS. These authorities allow particular USCIS personnel to investigate and enforce civil and criminal violations of the immigration laws within the jurisdiction of USCIS. These authorities include, but are not limited to, the issuance and execution of warrants, the arrest of individuals, and carrying of firearms.","document_number":"2025-16978","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/05/2025-16978/codification-of-certain-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-law-enforcement-authorities","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2025-09-05/pdf/2025-16978.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2025-16978.pdf?1756989907","publication_date":"2025-09-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"for any Felony While Performing Duties \n v. Arrests of Persons for Facilitating Unlawful Entry of Aliens Into the United States \n vi. Power and Authority To Execute Search Warrants and Service Arrest Warrants \n vii. Carrying <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span> \n viii. Standards for Law Enforcement Activities \n ix. Criminal Search Warrant and <span class=\"match\">Firearms</span> Policies \n x. Technical Edits and Edits for Clarity \n III. Statutory and Regulatory Requirements \n A. Administrative Procedure Act \n B. Executive Orders 12866 (Regulatory Planning and Review), 13563 (Improving Regulation and"},{"title":"Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community of the Salt River Reservation, Arizona; Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance","type":"Notice","abstract":"This notice publishes the amended Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance (Ordinance). The Ordinance repeals and replaces the previous liquor ordinance published in the Federal Register on January 21, 2016.","document_number":"2026-03105","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/02/18/2026-03105/salt-river-pima-maricopa-indian-community-of-the-salt-river-reservation-arizona-alcoholic-beverage","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-18/pdf/2026-03105.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-03105.pdf?1771335913","publication_date":"2026-02-18","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR","name":"Interior Department","id":253,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/interior-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/253","parent_id":null,"slug":"interior-department"},{"raw_name":"Bureau of Indian Affairs","name":"Indian Affairs Bureau","id":234,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/indian-affairs-bureau","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/234","parent_id":253,"slug":"indian-affairs-bureau"}],"excerpts":"the qualifications for licensure as prescribed by this article are met. \n \n Sec. 14-57. <span class=\"match\">Application</span>. \n \n A person desiring a license to sell or deal alcoholic beverages shall make <span class=\"match\">application</span> to the office on a form prescribed by the office. \n \n Sec. 14-58. Notice. \n \n Within 30 days of receipt of the license <span class=\"match\">application</span>, the office shall hold a hearing on such <span class=\"match\">application</span>. Upon receipt of such <span class=\"match\">application</span>, the office shall post a copy of the completed <span class=\"match\">application</span> in a conspicuous place on the front of the premises where the business is proposed to"},{"title":"Privacy Act of 1974; System of Records","type":"Notice","abstract":"In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to modify and reissue a current DHS system of records titled, \"DHS/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)-011 Criminal Arrest Records and Immigration Enforcement Records (CARIER) System of Records.\" DHS/ICE collects, uses, and maintains CARIER records to support the identification, apprehension, and removal of aliens (a term defined in law but used hereinafter as \"non- citizens\") unlawfully entering or present in the United States in violation of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), including fugitive non-citizens. DHS/ICE also uses CARIER to support the identification and arrest of individuals (both citizens and non- citizens) who commit violations of federal laws enforced by DHS. DHS/ ICE is reissuing this system of records notice to update the purpose of the system, add new categories of individuals, add new categories of records, and modify, remove, and propose new routine uses. Additionally, this notice includes non-substantive changes to simplify the formatting and text of the previously published notice. This modified system will be included in the Department's inventory of record systems.","document_number":"2024-14768","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/07/05/2024-14768/privacy-act-of-1974-system-of-records","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2024-07-05/pdf/2024-14768.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2024-14768.pdf?1720010730","publication_date":"2024-07-05","agencies":[{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY","name":"Homeland Security Department","id":227,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/homeland-security-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/227","parent_id":null,"slug":"homeland-security-department"}],"excerpts":"dispositions, and sentencing, corresponding dates, jurisdictions);\n \n \n • Physical description (\n e.g., \n height, weight, eye color, hair color, race, ethnicity, identifying marks like scars, tattoos, or birthmarks); and\n \n \n • Biometric data (\n i.e., \n <span class=\"match\">fingerprints</span>, voiceprints, iris images, <span class=\"match\">photographs</span>, facial verification images/templates, and DNA samples).\n \n \n ○ DNA samples required by DOJ regulation (see 28 CFR part 28) are collected and sent to the FBI. DNA samples are not retained or analyzed by DHS, nor does ICE receive or maintain the results"},{"title":"Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 5, 24, and 29","type":"Proposed Rule","abstract":"OFPP, DoD, GSA, and NASA (collectively referred to as the Federal Acquisition Regulatory Council or FAR Council) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14275, Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The E.O. directs the elimination of excessive acquisition regulations to stop the inefficient use of American taxpayer dollars. The FAR Council is issuing twelve proposed rules that collectively will streamline the FAR in its entirety. This rule proposes revisions to FAR parts 5, 24, 29, and 52.","document_number":"2026-12561","html_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/23/2026-12561/federal-acquisition-regulation-revolutionary-federal-acquisition-regulation-overhaul-parts-5-24-and","pdf_url":"https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-06-23/pdf/2026-12561.pdf","public_inspection_pdf_url":"https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2026-12561.pdf?1782132314","publication_date":"2026-06-23","agencies":[{"raw_name":"OFFICE OF MANAGEMENT AND BUDGET","name":"Management and Budget Office","id":280,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/management-and-budget-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/280","parent_id":null,"slug":"management-and-budget-office"},{"raw_name":"Office of Federal Procurement Policy","name":"Federal Procurement Policy Office","id":184,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/federal-procurement-policy-office","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/184","parent_id":280,"slug":"federal-procurement-policy-office"},{"raw_name":"DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE","name":"Defense Department","id":103,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/defense-department","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/103","parent_id":null,"slug":"defense-department"},{"raw_name":"GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION","name":"General Services Administration","id":210,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/general-services-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/210","parent_id":null,"slug":"general-services-administration"},{"raw_name":"NATIONAL AERONAUTICS AND SPACE ADMINISTRATION","name":"National Aeronautics and Space Administration","id":301,"url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/agencies/national-aeronautics-and-space-administration","json_url":"https://www.federalregister.gov/api/v1/agencies/301","parent_id":null,"slug":"national-aeronautics-and-space-administration"}],"excerpts":"but not limited to, education, financial transactions, medical history, and criminal or employment history, and that contains the individual's name, or the identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual, such as a <span class=\"match\">fingerprint</span> or voiceprint or a <span class=\"match\">photograph</span>.\n \n \n System of records \n means a group of any records under the control of any agency from which information is retrieved by the name of the individual or by some identifying number, symbol, or other identifying particular assigned to the individual.\n \n"}]}