Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09161
John PetersSupportIndividual
Summary: A firearm owner supports the proposed rule because it would simplify the process for transporting NFA items like suppressors and SBRs across state lines for short visits. The commenter argues that the current requirement to submit requests to the ATF is a hassle that prevents many owners from bringing their legal firearms to see family or participate in target practice.
Good morning. As a firearm owner of legal SBR's and suppressors, I believe the new rule allowing 365 days of interstate travel to be a welcome change. Many of us live near bordering states. Many of us have families who live near, but just across the state line. In the past, I have opted to bring only Non-NFA firearms when I visit bordering states. For example, my brothers and I plan a weekend to get together to enjoy time with family. We enjoy shooting and usually bring our guns to target practice. I live in a neighboring state. If we make plans on a Tuesday to get together that weekend, which is the way it usually works, I never have enough time to submit a request to the ATF. Realistically, I am transporting legal firearms and ammunition of the same calibers as my NFA items, but because of the time constraints, I never get to take those items. My suppressors have never left the Great State of Alabama. As you know, once you shoot with a suppressor, you always want to shoot with a suppressor. It makes for a great shooting experience for you and those around you. However, my suppressors are only shot in my state.
I am not a hunter, but I have many friends that are hunters. Many of them have adopted suppressors for hunting. They can hear their surroundings and not go deaf when they finally pull the trigger on a buck. Although many of them plan hunts months in advance, they find it a hassle to submit the request. Some of them are so NFA/ATF scared, the thought of taking a suppressor out of state even with the correct paperwork, makes them too anxious. If it were widely known in the firearms community that interstate travel for short visits were legal, every one of my friends would carry their suppressors. Also, they have to re-zero their rifles each time they remove the suppressor. I would not say it's that big of a deal, but it is a waste of time and ammunition.
The proposed rule change would be a great benefit to those of us who obey the law and shoot for sport. Living an hour from the GA/TN/AL line, I would welcome this change. Plus, it would cost nothing. The NFA items would still be in my possession. I could show my brothers some of my really cool NFA items.