Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09157
Maryland Elite FirearmsOpposeIndividual
Summary: The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe it will harm local gun shops by favoring large online retailers. They argue that the rule undermines the role of local experts in safety and request the removal of the direct-shipping provisions for standard firearms.
The proposed rule ATF-2026-0266 (RIN 1140-AB05) will kill local gun shops. These stores are more than just shelves; they are places where real people teach safety and help new owners. When you let big online firms ship guns straight to a front door, you destroy the local experts who know their neighbors and spot bad buys. The current law for NFA items works because the government must say yes to each person. This new plan just waits for a clock to run out without any real approval. Please strike the direct-shipping parts for standard guns from this rule so our local shops can keep serving our towns.