Federal Register #2026-08928

Proposed Rule: Transferring Machine Guns Between Qualified Licensees

This opportunity involves proposed regulatory changes by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the transfer of machine guns between qualified licensees. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), Department of Justice - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in this notice - Products/Services Requested: - No particular products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are specified - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Proposed rule aims to simplify and clarify requirements for transferring machine guns between qualified manufacturers, importers, or dealers - Addresses transfers for government demonstration purposes and when a licensee is discontinuing business - Requires government contracts or official letters for transfers from the U.S. government to licensees - Provides procedures for handling unregistered machine guns for government purposes (manufacture, repair, testing), with stipulation that firearms be returned to the government - Aligns regulations with the Gun Control Act - Place of Performance/Delivery: - ATF headquarters, 99 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20226

Description

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to update the procedure for transferring machine guns between qualified manufacturers, importers, or dealers. The proposed rule aims to simplify regulatory requirements for such transfers pursuant to requests to demonstrate firearms to a government entity or due to a licensee discontinuing business. The changes would allow the regulations to more closely mirror the statutory authority provided by the Gun Control Act. Comments on the proposed rule must be submitted by July 6, 2026.

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