Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09157
Really Epic GunsOpposeBusiness
Summary: A local firearms shop owner in Utah opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it favors large online retailers over small local stores. The commenter expresses concern that video calls are insufficient for verifying identities and requests that the direct shipping rules for standard firearms be removed.
My shop in Utah is where folks come for real help, not just a box delivered to their porch. This rule hurts local stores by moving sales to big online sites that can afford the new fees. A video call cannot spot a fake ID or a bad buyer like a person in a shop can. Current rules for NFA items work because the government checks them closely. But this new plan for standard guns lacks that real approval. It just trusts a computer and a waiting period. Small shops keep our towns safe and keep us connected. Please strike these direct shipping rules for standard firearms from the final plan.