Foreign Persons and Firearm Possession

by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 23, 2026 | ATF

As a general rule, foreign nationals may not legally possess firearms or ammunition while in the United States. That doesn’t mean every foreign visitor or tourist is breaking the law by merely holding a firearm. There are a few exceptions to the general rule...

What is an 80% Receiver?

by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 15, 2026 | ATF

“80% frames” and “80% receivers” have generated a lot of discussion in recent years. We frequently get questions such as: Are “80% frames” legal? What are “80% receivers”? Is an “80% frame” legally a firearm?...

NFA Approval Times Getting Faster!

by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 7, 2026 | ATF, ATF Forms, NFA, Statistics

We’ve got some great news for the firearms industry: ATF processing times for NFA paperwork have dropped significantly compared to previous years. We have even better news for you if you already have your FFL: this is likely to encourage more customers to buy...

922r Compliance – Imported Firearms

by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 3, 2026 | ATF

If you’ve already started researching 922r compliance, you’ve probably discovered that it can be a confusing topic. Worry not – I’m a firearms attorney and although this isn’t legal advice because I’m not YOUR attorney, I’ve...

ATF’s “Options to Reduce or Modify Firearms Regulations” plan leaked.

by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 1, 2026 | ATF

Options to Reduce or Modify Firearms Regulations Ronald TurkAssociate Deputy Director (Chief Operating Officer) Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) 20 Jan 2017 “A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the...

Prohibited Persons / Firearm Possession [2026]

by Ryan Cleckner | Jun 1, 2026 | ATF

Under federal law, “Prohibited persons” may not possess firearms or ammunition. It is also unlawful to knowingly give a prohibited person firearms or ammunition. Those restrictions may seem straight-forward, but there are unique definitions and exceptions that apply...