Comment on FR Doc # 2026-01141

Summary: The American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) supports the ATF's proposal to clarify the definition of "unlawful user of or addicted to controlled substance" to include those with valid prescriptions. They specifically request that the regulation be updated to include "other qualified healthcare professional (QHP)" to ensure that physician assistants (PAs), who are authorized to prescribe controlled substances in most states, are not unfairly penalized or delayed in purchasing firearms.