ATF Issues Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Importing Dual-Use Frames, Receivers, or Barrels
May 13, 2026
May 13, 2026
WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposes amending Department of Justice regulations to clarify that federal firearms licensees (FFLs) may lawfully import frames, receivers, or barrels that may be used on both sporting and non-sporting firearms if, at the time imported, there is an identified firearm sporting configuration for the frame, receiver, or barrel. Further, once the frame, receiver, or barrel is in the United States, a dual-us . . .