Regulation & law · 07/01/2014Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

US Department of Justice Proposes Amendments to ATF Regulations Regarding Mental Health and Firearms

Summary

The Department of Justice is proposing changes to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regulations to clarify definitions of individuals prohibited from owning or possessing firearms due to mental health issues, following a review of outdated language in the Gun Control Act of 1968.

Original source language: Federal Register — Justice DepartmentOpen original release →

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