# 2026-08932: ATF Insists: Pick Your Biological Sex on Gun Forms

2026-08932, Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms, is a Federal Register proposed rule from Justice Department, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau published 2026-05-06, effective Comments must be submitted in writing, and must be submitted on or before (or, if mailed, must be postmarked on or before) August 4, 2026. Commenters should be aware that the federal e-rulemaking portal comment system will not accept comments after midnight Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period. (as of 2026-06-11).

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## Facts
- Document number: 2026-08932
- Title: Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms
- Type: Proposed Rule
- Agencies: Justice Department; Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives Bureau
- Citation: 91 FR 24462
- Published: 2026-05-06
- Effective: Comments must be submitted in writing, and must be submitted on or before (or, if mailed, must be postmarked on or before) August 4, 2026. Commenters should be aware that the federal e-rulemaking portal comment system will not accept comments after midnight Eastern Time on the last day of the comment period.
- Comments close: 2026-08-04
- Significant: no
- Touches household money: no
- Regulation identifier numbers: 1140-AA64
- Last updated: 2026-06-11

## In one line

ATF Insists: Pick Your Biological Sex on Gun Forms

## Summary

The ATF wants folks filling out firearms or explosives forms to pick their biological sex when asked about sex. This change affects anyone submitting these forms and aims to keep things clear and consistent. You’ve got until August 4, 2026, to share your thoughts, and no extra fees or costs are involved.

## Abstract

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes amending Department of Justice ("Department") regulations to make clear that when individuals complete ATF forms for firearms or explosives, they should select their biological sex under the question on "sex."

## Effects PRIA read

- Select Biological Sex on ATF Forms: cost, low. If you complete ATF firearms or explosives forms (regulated under 27 CFR parts 478, 479, and 555), you must select your biological sex as either male or female where the form asks for “sex.” The rule states that “sex” does not include gender identity, ATF expects no additional fees or costs, and th…

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## Sources
- [2026-08932 on federalregister.gov](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/05/06/2026-08932/selecting-biological-sex-on-atf-forms)
- [2026-08932 as published (PDF)](https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-05-06/pdf/2026-08932.pdf)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/federal-register/2026-08932 (as of 2026-06-11).