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April 29, 2026
Justice Department rolls back gun regulations after ATF chief confirmation
- The Justice Department is repealing Biden-era rules aimed at enforcing background checks at gun shows, a move hailed by Second Amendment supporters.
- Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche described the changes as the most comprehensive regulatory reform in ATF history, aligning with Supreme Court precedent.
- Gun control advocates condemned the rollback as dangerous, especially following recent violent incidents involving firearms.
3 Sources
- Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chiefApr 29, 2026 at 9:06 PM · ABC News
- DOJ announces sweeping changes to gun regulations as Biden-era rule faces repealApr 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM · Independent
- Justice Department moves to roll back gun regulations as Senate confirms new ATF chiefApr 30, 2026 at 3:18 AM · NBC