ATF is moving fast, and the firearm industry is staring down one of the most significant waves of regulatory and operational change in recent memory. This is not the moment for guesswork, hallway …
ATF’s Draft Form 4473 Gets a Major Makeover
May 11, 2026 Draft ATF Form 4473 Analysis Major Workflow, Instruction, and Compliance Impacts Download Draft Form 4473 ATF’s posted draft Form 4473 …
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Breaking News: ATF Proposed Revision to Form 4473
May 8, 2026 ATF Proposes Major Revision to Form 4473 On May 8, 2026, ATF published a 60-day Paperwork Reduction Act notice seeking public comment on a proposed revision to ATF Form …
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DOJ/ATF Announce A New Director & Welcome Changes
April 29, 2026 High-Level Summary ATF’s April 29, 2026 Regulatory Actions A New ATF Director: Confirmed Congratulations to Rob Cekada on his confirmation as Director of ATF! In an agency where …
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ATF to Announce Sweeping Reforms
April 29, 2026 DOJ Press Conference 3pm ET At 3:00 p.m. ET today, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is expected to announce a major package of proposed and final ATF …
Breaking News: Marijuana Reclassed to Schedule III Controlled Substance
April 23, 2024 DOJ Moves Marijuana to Schedule III Firearm Transfer Rules Have NOT Caught Up Big news out of Washington today — and yes, your phones may start ringing. The Department of …
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FFL Change of Address Requirements
Because “we’ll update ATF after the move” is how people end up starring in their own compliance documentary. If you’re changing locations, here’s the deal: ATF doesn’t care that your lease starts …
Will Suppressors Be Removed from NFA?
At a Glance: While there have been legislative efforts to remove suppressors from the NFA, including the Hearing Protection Act (HPA), they have not been fully deregulated. The $200 tax stamp was …
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How to Get an FFL in New Jersey (Step-by-Step Guide)
Getting a federal firearms license (FFL) in New Jersey takes more than just filing a federal application. You must complete both federal and state-level approvals, and in this state, even a judge …
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Major Updates to ATF Form 5320.1 (“Form 1”): What You Need to Know
ATF Form 5320.1—better known as “Form 1”—is the paperwork that starts the “make and register” process under the National Firearms Act (NFA). In plain English: it’s how an individual or entity gets ATF …
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