Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09159
D SOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter opposes the proposed rule to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that gun dealers should be held strictly accountable for knowing and following the law. They express concern that the rule would allow "shady dealers" to avoid consequences for non-compliance.
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 a blind eye when bad dealers break the law and allow firearms to be accessed by those who would do us harm.
Gun dealers must have a basic understanding of the law in order to operate, just like food manufacturers and all other vendors!
Thank you,