ATF Floats Big Change: Could You Buy a Gun Online Without Ever Visiting an FFL?

This content is copyrighted and may not be reproduced without the express permission of GunsAmerica.com and BAAANG Media LLC. ATF Floats Big Change: Could You Buy a Gun Online Without Ever Visiting an FFL? The proposal, known as ATF Rule 1140-AB05, was published on May 8, 2026, and is currently o...

By Larry Z •

ATF Moves to Cut Fingerprint, Photo Requirements for NFA Gun Owners

ATF’s proposed rule would reduce NFA paperwork burdens by cutting duplicate fingerprint cards, allowing photo ID in place of passport-style photos, and ending automatic fingerprint submissions for responsible persons tied to trusts and legal entities.

By John Crump •

DOJ Withholds Rights Restoration Records Citing Privacy Concerns

The Justice Department says records tied to firearm rights restoration decisions must remain hidden for privacy reasons. But if ordinary citizens are expected to petition for relief, they deserve to know what standards DOJ is actually using.

By David Codrea •

ATF Moves to Protect Gun Owners From Arrest During Interstate Travel Stops

WASHINGTON, DC — The ATF wants to make clear that stopping for gas, grabbing food, or spending the night in a hotel does not strip you of federal protection when you cross state lines with a firearm. The agency published a proposed rule on May 6 clarifying the scope of 18 U.S.C. 926A, the feder...

By Luke McCoy •
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