Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08918
W WoodSupportIndividual
Summary: The commenter, who identifies as a firearms instructor and range safety officer, supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. They argue that the rule reduces administrative burdens on responsible gun owners and aligns federal procedures with existing state-level vetting standards.
I support the proposed rule clarifying exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. This is a sensible and practical step that recognizes the value of concealed carry permits issued by states with strong vetting standards. When a state, with federal help, has already conducted a thorough background check and determined that an individual is qualified to carry concealed, requiring an additional redundant check for every qualifying transfer creates unnecessary delay without meaningfully improving public safety.
As a firearms instructor and range safety officer, I appreciate policies that are both effective and administratively efficient. This proposal respects lawful gun owners, reduces needless burdens on responsible citizens, and better aligns federal procedure with existing state-level screening. I encourage ATF to finalize this rule.