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Armed Attorneys Leslie Cross and Richard Hayes discuss major new ATF proposed rule changes that could dramatically impact gun owners, FFLs, NFA makers, interstate travel, mental health prohibitions, straw purchase allegations, and federal firearms prosecutions.
In this episode, we break down several proposed ATF rules released in 2026 covering everything from NFA engraving requirements and firearm transportation to Brady Act background checks and the legal definition of “willfully” violating federal gun laws. Some of these changes could reduce burdens on lawful gun owners and FFLs, while others may significantly reshape enforcement standards and federal firearms compliance.
Several of these proposed rules are currently open for public comment, and some could have major consequences for constitutional carry holders, collectors, importers, manufacturers, and everyday gun owners.
If you own firearms, carry daily, use NFA items, or work in the firearms industry, this is an important update you do not want to miss.
Proposed Rule 2026-09162 (91 FR 25237): Firearm Activities in Foreign Trade Zones, Customs-Bonded Warehouses. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09162/firearm-activities-in-foreign-trade-zones-customs-bonded-warehouses
Proposed Rule 2026-09163 (91 FR 25192): Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09163/importing-dual-use-frames-receivers-or-barrels
Proposed Rule 2026-08914 (91 FR 24400): Importing Training Rounds. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08914/importing-training-rounds
Proposed Rule 2026-09164 (91 FR 25159): Converting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articles. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09164/converting-temporary-to-permanent-imports-for-defense-articles
Proposed Rule 2026-08915 (91 FR 24466): Allowing Makers to Adopt Certain Markings for National Firearms Act. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08915/allowing-makers-to-adopt-certain-markings-for-national-firearms-act-firearms
Proposed Rule 2026-08917 (91 FR 24395): Clarifying Delivery to a Common or Contract Carrier When Transporting Firearms. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08917/clarifying-delivery-to-a-common-or-contract-carrier-when-transporting-firearms
Proposed Rule 2026-09156 (91 FR 25166): Revising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution” https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09156/revising-definitions-of-adjudicated-as-a-mental-defective-and-committed-to-a-mental-institution
Proposed Rule 2026-08918 (91 FR 24436): Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08918/clarifying-exceptions-to-the-brady-act-background-check-requirement
Proposed Rule 2026-08932 (91 FR 24462): Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08932/selecting-biological-sex-on-atf-forms
Proposed Rule 2026-08925 (91 FR 24408): Definition of Business Premises. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08925/definition-of-business-premises
Proposed Rule 2026-08922 (91 FR 24448): Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08922/firearms-transactions-and-straw-purchases
Proposed Rule 2026-09159 (91 FR 25201): Creating a Definition of “Willfully” for Firearms Violations. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09159/defining-willfully-for-firearms-violations
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