Defining “Willfully” for Firearms Violations
Abstract
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to define the term "willfully" in Department of Justice ("Department") regulations that implement the Gun Control Act.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 2026-09159 Federal Register document?
Document 2026-09159 is a Proposed Rule published by the Department of Justice in the Federal Register on May 8, 2026. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to define the term "willfully" in Department of Justice ("Department") regulations that implement the Gun Control Act. View the original at https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/08/2026-09159/defining-willfully-for-firearms-violations.
Is document 2026-09159 an economically significant rule?
No. Document 2026-09159 is not classified as economically significant under Executive Order 12866. Economically significant rules require OIRA review and are estimated to have impacts of $100 million or more per year.