Federal Register #2026-08919

ATF Proposed Rule Revising Firearms Dealer Definitions

This opportunity concerns a proposed regulatory change by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding firearms dealer definitions: - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice - OEMs and Vendors: - No commercial OEMs or vendors are involved; ATF and Department of Justice are the only agencies mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - No products or services are being procured; this is a regulatory rulemaking - Notable Requirements: - The rule proposes to revise the definition of "engaged in the business" as a firearms dealer - Removes additional regulatory definitions and examples added beyond the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) - Seeks to clarify the definition, reduce confusion, and regulatory burden - Maintains only the statutory language as revised by Congress - Public comments are requested on the rule's clarity and impact, especially for small businesses - No contract, procurement, or acquisition activity is associated with this notice

Description

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to revise regulations implementing the "engaged in the business" definition from the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA). The proposed rule aims to remove additional regulatory definitions and examples that were added beyond the statutory definition, as these changes have not shown the expected impact on federal firearms licensee applications or other anticipated effects. The rule seeks to clarify the definition to reduce confusion and regulatory burden, while maintaining the statutory definition as revised by Congress. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by August 4, 2026.

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