Firearms

April 17, 2024

Press Releases

Commission votes to promulgate amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines.

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Adopted Amendments (effective November 1, 2024)

April 2024

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

Preliminary Unofficial "Reader-Friendly" Version

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2023 Firearms Amendment

September 2023

An overview of the Commission's work on Firearms during the 2022-2023 amendment year.

Amendment 819 In Brief

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Firearms

Primer

August 2023

This primer provides a general overview of the statutes, sentencing guidelines, and case law relating to sentencing of...

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Backgrounder

Firearms

Training Materials

Section 924(c) Firearms

Quick Facts

July 2023

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Backgrounder

Firearms

Quick Facts

Section 922(g) Firearms

Quick Facts

July 2023

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Backgrounder

Firearms

Quick Facts

Federal Register Notice: Submission of 2023 Amendments to Congress

May 2023

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

The Commission delivered to Congress amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines on April 27, 2023 (effective...

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Adopted Amendments (effective November 1, 2023)

May 2023

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

"Reader-Friendly"

Official Text

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April 5, 2023

Press Releases

Equipped with a quorum for the first time since 2018, the bipartisan Commission voted today to promulgate amendments to...

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Public Comment from March 14, 2023

March 2023

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Summary

The Commission received comment on proposed amendments for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.

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Public Hearing - March 7-8, 2023

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

A public hearing was held on March 7-8, 2023 to receive testimony on proposed amendments related to Firearms, Fake Pills...

Day 1 Transcript

Day 2 Transcript

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Proposed 2023 Amendments to the Federal Sentencing Guidelines

January 2023

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

"Reader-Friendly" Proposed Amendments

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January 12, 2023

Press Releases

The Commission published proposed amendments and issues for comment for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2022-2023 Priorities

October 2022

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

The Commission published final priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023. Federal Register Notice

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October 28, 2022

Press Releases

The Commission finalized policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

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Public Comment from October 17, 2022

October 2022

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

Summary

The Commission received comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.

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September 29, 2022

Press Releases

The Commission proposed policy priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023.

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2022-2023 Priorities

September 2022

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

The Commission seeks comment on proposed priorities for the amendment cycle ending May 1, 2023. Public comment should be...

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Federal Robbery: Prevalence, Trends, and Factors in Sentencing

August 2022

(August 2022) This comprehensive study provides information on the prevalence of robbery offenses and how they were...

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What Do Federal Firearms Offenses Really Look Like?

July 2022

(July 2022) This report provides in-depth information on federal firearms offenders sentenced under the primary firearms...

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Recidivism of Federal Firearms Offenders Released in 2010

November 2021

(Updated February 2022) This report is the second in a series continuing the Commission’s research of the recidivism of...

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Report At A Glance: Mandatory Minimum Penalties in the Federal System

Report-At-A-Glance

May 2021

This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's series of reports on mandatory minimum penalties. The...

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Armed Career Criminal

Federal Armed Career Criminals: Prevalence, Patterns, and Pathways

March 2021

(March 2021) This report provides information on offenders sentenced under the Armed Career Criminal Act.

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The Influence of the Guidelines on Federal Sentencing

December 2020

(December 2020) This report updates the 2012 Booker Report’s examination of the influence of the guidelines on the...

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The First Step Act of 2018: One Year of Implementation

August 2020

(August 2020) With a full year of data now available since the passage of the First Step Act of 2018, the Commission...

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Report At A Glance: The First Step Act of 2018

Report-At-A-Glance

August 2020

This infographic presents an overview of the Commission's 2020 report, The First Step Act of 2018: One Year of...

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Full Report

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Fair Sentencing Act of 2010

Firearms

First Step Act of 2018

Recidivism Among Federal Firearms Offenders

June 2019

(June 2019) This report is the sixth in a series of recidivism reports and provides an analysis of federal firearms...

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The Criminal History of Federal Offenders

May 2018

(May 2018) For the first time, this report provides complete information on the number of convictions and types of...

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Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Firearms Offenses in the Federal System

March 2018

(March 2018) Using fiscal year 2016 data, this publication includes analysis similar to that in the 2017 Overview...

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Report At A Glance: Federal Gun Mandatory Minimum Penalties

Report-At-A-Glance

March 2018

This handout presents an overview of the Commission's 2018 report, Mandatory Minimum Penalties for Firearms Offenses in...

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Full Report

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Federal Register Notice: Proposed 2016 Amendments, Request for Comment

January 2016

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

This notice sets forth proposed amendments to the federal sentencing guidelines, a synopsis of each proposed amendment...

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November 18, 2015

Press Releases

- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission praises the House Judiciary Committee's action to...

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October 22, 2015

Press Releases

- Honorable Patti B. Saris, Chair of the U.S. Sentencing Commission praises the Senate Judiciary Committee's action to...

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2014 Amendments, Request for Comment

April 2014

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments Submitted to Congress April 30, 2014 (effective November 1, 2014)

April 2014

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20140430_RF_Amendments.pdf

20140430_Amendments.pdf

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Public Comment from March 26, 2014

March 2014

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2014 Amendments to Federal Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary and Request for Public Comment

January 2014

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Public Comment from August 1, 2013

August 2013

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Priorities and Request for Public Comment

January 2013

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

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Federal Register Notice of Submission to Congress 2011 Amendments, Request for Comment

May 2011

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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April 6, 2011

Press Releases

- Commission promulgates amendments for the 2010-2011 amendment cycle.

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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Public Comment from March 21, 2011

March 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2011 Guideline Amendments

January 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20110119_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed Amendments to Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary, Request for Public Comment

January 2011

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Advanced Guideline Issues: Firearms

Video

November 2007

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

May 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

20060518_RF_Amendments.pdf

20060501_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of submission to Congress of amendments to the sentencing guidelines effective November 1, 2006

May 2006

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

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April 11, 2006

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission Votes To Amend Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, and Steroids.

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Federal Register Notice of proposed 2006 amendments, request for comment, notice of public hearings

January 2006

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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January 27, 2006

Press Releases

- U.S. Sentencing Commission Seeks Comment on Sentencing Guidelines For Terrorism, Firearms, Steroids, and Immigration...

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the Proposed 2006 Guideline Amendments

January 2006

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20060127_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2005 Priorities

August 2005

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY : United...

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Federal Register Notice of Final 2004 Priorities

September 2004

Amendment Cycle

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2003 Amendments, Request for Comment

December 2003

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

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Federal Register Notice of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts.

June 2001

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of the 2001 Guideline Amendments Sent to Congress (May 1, 2001)

May 2001

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20011127_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Volume II: Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 2001

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

20010124_RFP_Amendments_Volume_II.pdf

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Federal Register Notice of Proposed 2001 Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines and Request for Public Comment; Notice of Public Hearing

January 2001

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Emergency 2000 NET Act Amendment

May 2000

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice and Request for Public Comment.

January 2000

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice and Request for Public Comment.

January 2000

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

Final Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice and Request for Public Comment

January 1999

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Priorities

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United...

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Federal Register Notice of Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts.

May 1998

Amendment Cycle

Adopted Amendments

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40/2211-01 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts...

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"Reader-Friendly" Version of 1998 Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines

January 1998

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

19980114_RFP_Amendments.pdf

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Notice of Proposed Amendments to the Sentencing Guidelines, Policy Statements, and Commentary

January 1998

Amendment Cycle

Proposed Amendments

BAC2210-40 UNITED STATES SENTENCING COMMISSION Sentencing Guidelines for United States Courts AGENCY: United States...

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