Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09159
Eric SchonbergerOpposeIndividual
Summary: Eric Schonberger opposes the proposed rule to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that it would allow dishonest dealers to evade responsibility for breaking the law. He expresses concern that the rule prioritizes the interests of gun manufacturers and extremist groups over public safety.
I write to express my strong opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ “Defining Willfully for Firearm Violations” notice of proposed rulemaking (RIN 1140-AA88).
It is important that gun shop owners and their employees know about and adhere to the laws on how to safely sell firearms to only those who should have them, with the larger goal of keeping us all safe. No small business owner should have to jump through hoops to keep their business open; however, there is a reasonable responsibility when people are selling guns that they know the laws and know how to adhere to them.
This rule would allow shady dealers to break the law and claim it wasn’t willful, despite there being no effort to ensure the law is known and followed.
The ATF should be working to keep Americans safe, not turning the other cheek when bad dealers break the law and allow firearms to be accessed by those who would do us harm.
I'm sick and tired of the corrupt trump administration bending over to the NRA and other extreme right wing fascist and traitorous groups. I've had it with you jerks. Start doing things for the safety and betterment of the American people instead of the wealthy, rich multi-millionaires and billionaires, such as gun makers. Wake the heck up!!
Thank you,
Eric Schonberger