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How many rules and notices did Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau publish in 2026?

In 2026 Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published 46 Federal Register documents: 13 final rules, 31 proposed rules, 2 notices; 4 marked significant. Busiest month: 2026-05.

DOCUMENTS: 46FINAL RULES: 13PROPOSED: 31

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What stands out

In 2026 Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published 46 Federal Register documents: 13 final rules, 31 proposed rules, 2 notices; 4 marked significant. Busiest month: 2026-05.

By month

MonthDocumentsFinal rulesProposedNotices
2026-011100
2026-05368271
2026-061001
2026-073120
2026-081100
2026-094220

Documents, 2026

All documents of the year, newest first.

PublishedTypeDocumentEvidence
Sep 25, 2026Proposed RuleExplosives Magazine Safety Requirementsrecord →
Sep 25, 2026Proposed RuleRevising Requirements and Exceptions for Storing Explosivesrecord →
Sep 25, 2026RuleImplementing the Safe Explosives Actrecord →
Sep 25, 2026RuleAnnual Notices on Explosive Materials Storage Facilities to Local Fire Authorityrecord →
Aug 20, 2026RuleApplication for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportatiorecord →
Jul 06, 2026RuleLicensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfers; Withdrawing Direct Final Rulerecord →
Jul 06, 2026Proposed RuleRegistering NFA Firearms That Fall Out of Government Contractrecord →
Jul 06, 2026Proposed RuleFingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applicationsrecord →
Jun 22, 2026NoticeCommerce in Explosives; 2026 Annual List of Explosive Materialsrecord →
May 26, 2026RuleConforming Change for Approving a Making Applicationrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleJoint Registration for Spouses Under the National Firearms Actrecord →
May 08, 2026RuleChanges to National Firearms Act Tax Remittance Provisionsrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleRevising Definitions of “Adjudicated as a Mental Defective” and “Committed to a Mental Institution”record →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleRevising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirementsrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleFirearms Electronic Record-Keepingrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleDefining “Willfully” for Firearms Violationsrecord →
May 08, 2026RuleImplementing PATRIOT Act Improvements: Contraband Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobaccorecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleInterstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearmsrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleFirearm Activities in Foreign Trade Zones, Customs-Bonded Warehousesrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleImporting Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrelsrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleConverting Temporary to Permanent Imports for Defense Articlesrecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleRemoving Youth Handgun Safety Act Noticerecord →
May 08, 2026Proposed RuleRevising Firearms Transaction Record, “Form 4473”record →
May 08, 2026NoticeAgency Information Collection Activities; Proposed eCollection eComments Requested; Revision of a Previously Approved Collection; Firearms Trecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleUpdate to Proscribed Countries for Import Restrictionsrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleRemoving CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Actrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleImporting Training Roundsrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleAllowing Makers To Adopt Certain Markings for National Firearms Act Firearmsrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleClarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms Under the Gun Control Actrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleClarifying Delivery to a Common or Contract Carrier When Transporting Firearmsrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleClarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirementrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleRevising Regulations Defining “Engaged in the Business” as a Dealer in Firearmsrecord →
May 06, 2026RuleRemoving Triplicate Filing Requirement for Importing Plastic Explosivesrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleAdding Component Definitions Under the Arms Export Control Actrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleFirearms Transactions and Straw Purchasesrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleClarifying Special (Occupational) Tax Payments Per Business Activityrecord →
May 06, 2026RuleLicensee “eZ Check” Verification for Transfersrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleDefinition of Business Premisesrecord →
May 06, 2026RuleRevising Machine Gun Definition in Response to Supreme Court Decisionrecord →
May 06, 2026RuleExport Control Reform-Conforming References to Department of Commercerecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleTransferring Machine Guns Between Qualified Licenseesrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleFirearm Records Retention Periodsrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleRemoving Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces”record →
May 06, 2026RuleConforming Change for Approving a Making Applicationrecord →
May 06, 2026Proposed RuleSelecting Biological Sex on ATF Formsrecord →
Jan 22, 2026RuleRevising Definition of “Unlawful User of or Addicted to Controlled Substance”record →

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