Implementation of Public Law 104208, Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997 (96R-034P)

This temporary rule implements the provisions of Public Law 104-208, the Omnibus Consolidated Appropriations Act of 1997, which amended the Gun Control Act of 1968. Specifically, the new law makes it unlawful for individuals who have been convicted of a ``misdemeanor crime of domestic violence'' to ship, transport, receive or possess firearms and ammunition, and prohibits sales or other dispositions of firearms and ammunition to such individuals. Further, the law requires individuals acquiring handguns from Federal firearms licensees under the Brady law to certify that they have not been convicted of such a crime. Additionally, it allows all Federal firearms licensees to engage in the business of dealing in curio or relic firearms with another licensee away from their licensed premises. This temporary rule will remain in effect until superseded by final regulations. In the Proposed Rules section 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.