Joint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Act
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to authorize spouses to file a joint application to make, transfer or receive, and register a firearm under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"). If the joint application is approved, both sp
| Agency | Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau |
|---|---|
| Document type | Proposed Rule |
| Published | 2026-05-08 |
| Summary | The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to authorize spouses to file a joint application to make, transfer or receive, and register a firearm under the National Firearms Act ("NFA"). If the joint application is approved, both spouses would have a joint right to make or possess the firearm(s), and transferring the firearm(s) between the registered spouses would not constitute a further transfer within the meaning of the NFA, thus not requiring a transfer application. |
| Document number | 2026-09154 |
| Official record | https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09154/joint-registration-for-spouses-under-the-national-firearms-act |