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Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau, Office of the Attorney General
Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms
Published August 20, 2026. Takes effect September 21, 2026. printed at 91 FR 54054. amending 27 CFR 478, 28 CFR 0, 28 CFR 107, 28 CFR 25.
Some people are barred from owning a gun. This sets how they may ask for relief.
What the Rule Says It Does
The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.
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