Comment on FR Doc # 2026-09157
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Summary: The commenter opposes the proposed rule allowing direct-to-door shipping of firearms, arguing that it will harm local gun shops and compromise public safety by removing face-to-face interactions. They express concern over the costs passed to buyers and the potential for firearms to reach the wrong hands without the "personal touch" of a physical store.
The proposed rule change to allow direct-to-door shipping of firearms, Docket ATF-2026-0266, will kill local gun shops. These stores keep communities safe because real people spot red flags that a video call never will. Now, the government wants to force buyers to pay extra for this. According to 91 FR 25216 at page 25224, ATF expects a seven-dollar fee to be passed to the buyer for identity checks. The agency admits it cannot even model this market or keep costs down. This shift to online retail hurts small businesses and removes the personal touch that keeps guns out of the wrong hands. Please strike the provisions allowing direct shipping of standard firearms from this final rule.