On May 7, 2021, the Attorney General signed ATF proposed rule 2021R-05, Definition of ?Frame or Receiver? and Identification of Firearms



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NEW PROPOSED RULE

Definition of "Frame or Receiver" and Identification of Firearms


US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives

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What Does the New Proposed Rule Mean
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On May 7, 2021, the Attorney General signed ATF proposed rule 2021R-05, *Definition of ?Frame or Receiver? and Identification of Firearms*. The goal of the proposed rule is to ensure the proper marking, recordkeeping, and traceability of all firearms manufactured, imported, acquired and disposed by federal firearms licensees.

This proposed rule would among others, provide new or amend previous definitions of terms related to or about ?firearm frame or receivers? and ?frame or receivers.? For more details on these definitions, please visit our website at: [link removed].

*What Can You Do*

ATF requests comments on the proposed rule, Definition of ?Frame or Receiver? and Identification of Firearms [ [link removed] ], from all interested persons.

ATF specifically requests comments on the feasibility of implementing the new definition of firearm ?frame or receiver? in 27 CFR 478.11 and 27 CFR 479.11, and related definitions and amendments that ensure the proper marking, recordkeeping, and traceability of all firearms manufactured, imported, acquired and disposed by federal firearms licensees.

ATF also requests comments on the costs or benefits of the proposed rule and on the appropriate methodology and data for calculating those costs and benefits.

For more information on how to submit your comments visit our website at: [link removed].

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