WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives has issued a rule called: Licensee "eZ Check" Verification for Transfers; Withdrawing Direct Final Rule.

The rule was published in the Federal Register on July 6 by Robert Cekada, Director.

Summary: Due to receiving adverse comments, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") is withdrawing the direct final rule, "Licensee "eZ Check" Verification for Transfers, " published on May 6, 2026.

For more information, contact Office of Regulatory Affairs, by email at ORA@atf.gov, by mail at Office of Regulatory Affairs; Enforcement Programs and Services; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives; 99 New York Ave. NE, Washington, DC 20226, ...