Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications
The comment period closed Oct 5, 2026.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending regulatory requirements to submit fingerprints and photographs with firearms applications. Currently, applicants must submit 2" x 2" passport-style photographs and either one or two fingerprint cards, depending on the application type. ATF proposes that all applicants, whether individuals or responsible persons ("RP
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Fingerprint and Photograph Requirements for Firearms Applications
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