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ATF has created a new chart with its current assessment of all such permits for each state and territory.
Source: Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
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ATF Publishes Open Letter to Federal Firearms Licensees About Transfers of Firearms
On May 23, ATF published an open letter to federal firearms licensees (FFLs) with updated guidance on obligations under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, when transferring a firearm to a person who is not an FFL.
The letter also addresses whether FFLs may accept certain state permits in lieu of a National Instant Criminal Background Check before transferring a firearm to a nonlicensee. ATF has created a new chart with its current assessment of all such permits for each state and territory.
ATF Updates National Policy on Federal Firearm Licensee Inspections
ATF has issued an updated national policy for administrative actions related to compliance inspections of federal firearms licensees. The guidance promotes clear, consistent and fact-based decisions that uphold ATF’s commitment to public safety and respect for Second Amendment rights.
The policy replaces the 2021 Enhanced Regulatory Enforcement policy, also known as the “zero-tolerance” policy. It directs industry operations investigators to consider all circumstances of an inspection rather than applying automatic outcomes, ensuring ATF uses its regulatory authority fairly and effectively.
