Open for Comment: Defining “Willfully” for Firearms Violations

Justice Department — The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives ("ATF") proposes to define the term "willfully" in Department of Justice ("Department") regulations that implement the Gun Control Act. (86 days remaining)

Type: comment-period | Source: federalregister.gov

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    "title": "Defining “Willfully” for Firearms Violations",
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