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Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications

Proposed Rule πŸ’¬ Comment by Oct 5 (66d left)
Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
Proposed Rule
July 6, 2026
2026-13587
27 CFR 478; 27 CFR 479
October 5, 2026 (66 days left)

πŸ“„ Summary

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending regulatory requirements to submit fingerprints and photographs with firearms applications. Currently, applicants must submit 2" x 2" passport-style photographs and either one or two fingerprint cards, depending on the application type. ATF proposes that all applicants, whether individuals or responsible persons ("RPs") for entity applicants, could instead submit a copy of a photo ID, and that individuals and Gun Control Act RPs would submit just one fingerprint card. RPs under the National Firearms Act would submit one fingerprint card only if needed to facilitate a background check.
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