Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms Under the Gun Control Act
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify that, for purposes of transporting firearms interstate, any activities that are reasonably necessary to transportation such as staying overnight in temporary lodging, stopping f
| Agency | Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-05-06 |
| Summary | The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to clarify that, for purposes of transporting firearms interstate, any activities that are reasonably necessary to transportation such as staying overnight in temporary lodging, stopping for food, fuel, vehicle maintenance, an emergency, or medical treatment, or transiting between modes of transportation, are considered "transport" and thus protected by the Gun Control Act provision that addresses interstate transport of firearms. The proposed rule also addresses transporting ammunition and firearm accessories between states and the requirements for securing fir |
| Document number | 2026-08916 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08916/clarifying-interstate-transportation-of-firearms-under-the-gun-control-act |