ATF withdraws proposed rule for licensee 'eZ Check' verification
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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is withdrawing a “direct final rule” it previously published on May 6, 2026. This rule would have changed how licensed dealers verify certain transfers.
Why it matters: This is an administrative reversal. The ATF is stopping a specific regulatory change because of pushback, meaning the current rules for these transfers remain in place for now.
Who it affects
- Federal firearms licensees (dealers)
This information comes from the Justice Department’s ATF; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on this notice for compliance purposes.
Agency: Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Source: Federal Register — read the official document