Justice Dept. ATF Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Clarifying Delivery to Common or Contract Carrier When Transporting Firearms
May 11, 2026
May 11, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 11 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to clarify that, for purposes of the Gun Control Act of 1968, a person who travels aboard a common or contract carrier while in possession of a firearm or ammunition is not considered to have "delivered" or "caused to be delivered" said firearm or ammunition to the common or contract carrier, provided that the person possesses and ma . . .