United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 1997_register executive 2010-09-24 article Part V Rules and Regulations D09002ee1be0209fa D09002ee1be020b03 United States Temporary Rule and Proposed Rule originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Department of the Treasury originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency This temporary rule amends the regulations to provide for a firearms purchaser's affirmative statement of his or her State of residence on ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) and ATF Form 5300.35 (Statement of Intent to Obtain a Handgun) in acquiring a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. The temporary rule also amends the regulations to require that aliens purchasing a firearm provide proof of residency through the use of substantiating documentation, such as utility bills or a lease agreement. In addition, the regulations are being amended to require that licensees examine a photo identification document from aliens purchasing firearms. Finally, the definition of ``State of residence'' is being amended to eliminate the language allowing aliens to establish residency by obtaining a letter from their embassy or consulate. The definition is also being amended to define more clearly ``State of residence.'' These regulations implement President Clinton's March 5, 1997, announcement of firearms initiatives intended to protect the American public from gun violence. The temporary rule will remain in effect until superseded by final regulations. In the same separate part of this Federal Register, ATF is also issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking inviting comments on the temporary rule for a 90-day period following the publication date of this temporary rule. 62 FR 19442 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-21/97-10242 97-10242 fr21ap97-20 RIN 1512-AB66 4810-31-P T.D. ATF-389 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-21/97-10242 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-21/html/97-10242.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-21/pdf/97-10242.pdf 4 p. 19442 19445 62 FR 19442 Title 27 Part 178 27 CFR Part 178 RIN 1512-AB66 Residency Requirements for Persons Acquiring Firearms (97R-687P); Federal Register Vol. 62, Issue RULE 97-10242 V Temporary Rule and Proposed Rule DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms 1997-04-21 1997-07-21 T.D. ATF-389 4810-31-P 97-10242 Temporary rule (Treasury decision).

This temporary rule amends the regulations to provide for a firearms purchaser's affirmative statement of his or her State of residence on ATF Form 4473 (Firearms Transaction Record) and ATF Form 5300.35 (Statement of Intent to Obtain a Handgun) in acquiring a firearm from a Federal firearms licensee. The temporary rule also amends the regulations to require that aliens purchasing a firearm provide proof of residency through the use of substantiating documentation, such as utility bills or a lease agreement. In addition, the regulations are being amended to require that licensees examine a photo identification document from aliens purchasing firearms. Finally, the definition of ``State of residence'' is being amended to eliminate the language allowing aliens to establish residency by obtaining a letter from their embassy or consulate. The definition is also being amended to define more clearly ``State of residence.'' These regulations implement President Clinton's March 5, 1997, announcement of firearms initiatives intended to protect the American public from gun violence. The temporary rule will remain in effect until superseded by final regulations. In the same separate part of this Federal Register, ATF is also issuing a notice of proposed rulemaking inviting comments on the temporary rule for a 90-day period following the publication date of this temporary rule.

The temporary regulations are effective April 21, 1997. Comments are due July 21, 1997. James P. Ficaretta, Regulations Branch, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, 650 Massachusetts Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20226 (202-927-8230). Vol. 62, no. 76 Office of the Federal Register, National Archives and Records Administration 1997-04-21 continuing daily deposited born digital 264 p. Table of Contents: AE 2.7: GS 4.107: AE 2.106: KF70.A2 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-21 P0b002ee180a42922 0097-6326 0042-1219 0364-1406 769-004-00000-9 000582072 f:fr21ap97 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-1997-04-21 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-1997-04-21/pdf/FR-1997-04-21.pdf fdlp 19219 19471 DGPO 2010-09-24 2023-05-06 FR-1997-04-21 machine generated eng FR FR-1997-04-21 62 76