# 27 C.F.R. § 478.98 (2026): Sales or deliveries of destructive devices and certain firearms

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_98

## Section

- **Citation:** 27 C.F.R. § 478.98 (2026)
- **Heading:** Sales or deliveries of destructive devices and certain firearms
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 27 CFR: Alcohol, Tobacco Products and Firearms / Chapter II: BUREAU OF ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, FIREARMS, AND EXPLOSIVES, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE / Part 478: COMMERCE IN FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION / Subpart F: Conduct of Business / § 478.98: § 478.98   Sales or deliveries of destructive devices and certain firearms.

## Text

The sale or delivery by a licensee of any destructive device, machine gun, short-barreled shotgun, or short-barreled rifle, to any person other than another licensee who is licensed under this part to deal in such device or firearm, is prohibited unless the person to receive such device or firearm furnishes to the licensee a sworn statement setting forth
(a) The reasons why there is a reasonable necessity for such person to purchase or otherwise acquire the device or weapon; and
(b) That such person's receipt or possession of the device or weapon would be consistent with public safety. Such sworn statement shall be made on the application to transfer and register the firearm required by Part 479 of this chapter. The sale or delivery of the device or weapon shall not be made until the application for transfer is approved by the Director and returned to the licensee (transferor) as provided in Part 479 of this chapter.
[T.D. ATF-270, 53 FR 10497, Mar. 31, 1988]

## Nearby sections

- [27 C.F.R. § 478.91 (2026) § 478.91   Posting of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_91.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.92 (2026) § 478.92   Identification of firearms and armor piercing ammunition by licensed manufacturers and licensed importers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_92.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.93 (2026) § 478.93   Authorized operations by a licensed collector.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_93.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.94 (2026) § 478.94   Sales or deliveries between licensees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_94.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.95 (2026) § 478.95   Certified copy of license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_95.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.96 (2026) § 478.96   Out-of-State and mail order sales.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_96.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.97 (2026) § 478.97   Loan or rental of firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_97.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.98 (2026) § 478.98   Sales or deliveries of destructive devices and certain firearms.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_98.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.99 (2026) § 478.99   Certain prohibited sales, purchases, or deliveries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_99.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.100 (2026) § 478.100   Conduct of business away from licensed premises.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_100.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.101 (2026) § 478.101   Record of transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_101.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.102 (2026) § 478.102   Sales or deliveries of firearms on and after November 30, 1998.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_102.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.103 (2026) § 478.103   Posting of signs and written notification to purchasers of handguns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_103.md)
- [27 C.F.R. § 478.104 (2026) § 478.104   Secure gun storage or safety device.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T27_P478_S478_104.md)

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