2A Laws — Firearms Legislation Tracker
Firearms legislation and ATF rulemaking tracked from official sources (Congress.gov, the Federal Register, and state legislatures) and explained in plain English: what each bill or rule does and what it means for dealers, manufacturers, and NFA buyers. General information, not legal advice.
- S.1649 — Sporting Goods Excise Tax Modernization Act would revise federal excise tax on sporting goods (S 1649) — Federal bill, in committee
- Gun Suicide Prevention Act of 2025 (H.R. 5306) referred to Energy & Commerce Committee (HR 5306) — Federal bill, in committee
- ATF proposes revisions to Form 4473: electronic forms, ID verification, extended transaction timeframe (2026-09182) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes allowing conversion of temporary defense-article imports to permanent status without reexport (2026-09164) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes rule clarifying importability of dual-use frames, receivers, and barrels (2026-09163) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes adding customs-bonded warehouses to firearms 'importation' exclusion and removing 'for storage' limit (2026-09162) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes easing notice and wait requirements for interstate transport and temporary export of certain NFA firearms (2026-09161) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF final rule implements PATRIOT Improvement Act changes for contraband cigarettes and smokeless tobacco (2026-09160) — ATF rulemaking, rule final
- ATF proposes rule to allow FFLs to create, maintain, and store firearms records electronically (2026-09158) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes rule to expand and modernize non-over‑the‑counter firearms transfers (2026-09157) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes revising definitions of “adjudicated as a mental defective” and “committed to a mental institution” (NPRM) (2026-09156) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF issues final rule updating NFA tax remittance regs to reflect reduced rates from OBBBA (2026-09155) — ATF rulemaking, rule final
- ATF proposes rule allowing joint spouse registration for NFA firearms (2026-09154) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- US — Assault Weapon Financing Accountability Act introduced; referred to House Judiciary (HB8694) — State bill, in committee
- ATF proposes removing 2023 'factoring criteria' used to classify firearms with stabilizing braces (2026-08930) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes 20- or 30-year retention limits for FFL A&D and NTC firearm records (2026-08929) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF final rule removes bump‑stock language from federal "machine gun" definition after Supreme Court decision (2026-08926) — ATF rulemaking, rule final
- ATF proposes rule clarifying "business premises" includes adjoining or adjacent properties (2026-08925) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes rule to clarify conduct constituting a 'straw purchase' in firearms transactions (2026-08922) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes definitions for 'component', 'accessories and attachments', and 'part' for AECA permanent imports (2026-08921) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes removing regulatory additions to the 'engaged in the business' dealer definition (2026-08919) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes rule clarifying when state firearms permits can substitute for NICS checks (2026-08918) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes rule clarifying "transport" protections for interstate movement of firearms, ammo, and accessories (2026-08916) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
- ATF proposes allowing makers to adopt certain existing markings on NFA firearms (2026-08915) — ATF rulemaking, rule proposed
Also see current NFA laws by state and the NFA & FFL guides.