Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to provide clarity for conduct prohibited by federal law commonly referred to as a straw purchase.
| 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 provide clarity for conduct prohibited by federal law commonly referred to as a straw purchase. |
| Document number | 2026-08922 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08922/firearms-transactions-and-straw-purchases |