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Federal · Final rule · Justice Department

Application for Relief From Disabilities Imposed by Federal Laws With Respect to the Acquisition, Receipt, Transfer, Shipment, Transportation, or Possession of Firearms

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Official abstract (Federal Register)

The Department of Justice ("the Department") is implementing criteria to guide determinations for granting relief from disabilities imposed by federal laws with respect to the acquisition, receipt, transfer, shipment, transportation, or possession of firearms. The criteria are designed to ensure that the fundamental right of the people to keep and bear arms is not unduly infringed, that those people granted relief are not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety, and that granting such relief would not be contrary to the public interest.

Dates (as published)

This rule is effective September 21, 2026. Starting on September 21, 2026, the Department will begin soliciting applications from individuals.

Read the rule on FederalRegister.gov ↗

Sources

  1. Federal Register: 91 FR 54054
  2. Official PDF (GovInfo)
  3. Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register / GPO)