Federal Register #ATF No. 2024R-01F

ATF Regulatory Update: Removal of Bump Stocks from 'Machine Gun' Definition

This opportunity is a regulatory update from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) in response to a Supreme Court decision: - ATF, under the Department of Justice, is amending its regulations to remove bump stocks from the definition of 'machine gun' - The change aligns ATF regulations with the Supreme Court's interpretation in Garland v. Cargill - No products, services, or procurement actions are requested - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are referenced - No quantities, part numbers, or unique technical requirements are specified - The action is strictly regulatory and does not involve any purchasing or contracting activity

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is amending Department of Justice regulations following the Supreme Court's decision in Garland v. Cargill. The Court held that ATF exceeded its authority by classifying bump stocks as machine guns under the National Firearms Act. Consequently, ATF is removing the sentences that incorporated bump stocks into the regulatory definitions of machine guns. This final rule is effective May 6, 2026, and aligns ATF regulations with the Supreme Court ruling.

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