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

**Action Urgency Score:** 55/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau; Office of the Attorney General |
| Type | Final rule |
| Action | Final rule. |
| Published | 2026-08-20 |
| Effective | 2026-09-21 |
| Significant | Yes (EO 12866) |
| CFR parts | 27 CFR 478, 28 CFR 0, 28 CFR 25, 28 CFR 107 |
| Summary | 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. |
| Document number | 2026-16981 |

## Why this score
- Significant rule under EO 12866.
- Final rule.

Source: Federal Register API (Office of the Federal Register) (https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/08/20/2026-16981/application-for-relief-from-disabilities-imposed-by-federal-laws-with-respect-to-the-acquisition). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:40:49.974Z.
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