# Definitions for the Categories of Persons Prohibited From Receiving Firearms (95R-051P)
> **Treasury** · Final rule, Treasury decision. · Published 1997-06-27 · Effective 1997-08-26 · 62 FR 34634
## Document
- **Document number:** 97-16900
- **Category:** other
- **Sub-agency:** Treasury
- **Federal Register citation:** 62 FR 34634
- **CFR reference:** 27 CFR 178
- **Publication date:** 1997-06-27
- **Effective date:** 1997-08-26
- **Treasury docket:** T.D. ATF-391
## Abstract

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) is amending the regulations to provide definitions for the categories of persons prohibited from receiving or possessing firearms. The definitions will facilitate the implementation of the national instant criminal background check system (NICS) required under the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1997/06/27/97-16900/definitions-for-the-categories-of-persons-prohibited-from-receiving-firearms-95r-051p)
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