Firearms Electronic Recordkeeping

The commenter opposes the proposed firearms electronic recordkeeping system, citing concerns over privacy violations and security risks. They argue that the government is inept at managing such data and believe the initiative is an unnecessary overreach into the lives of law-abiding citizens.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that electronic recordkeeping creates a de facto national firearms registry that violates statutory prohibitions and Second Amendment principles. They express concerns regarding Fourth Amendment privacy violations, increased risks of data breaches, and the erosion of decentralized record-keeping protections.

The commenter expresses a neutral stance, acknowledging both the potential benefits of electronic recordkeeping for storage and the significant security risks regarding hacking. They express concern that a data breach could lead to privacy issues for firearm purchasers and legal problems for the agency.

The commenter argues that the proposed rule is insufficient because it lacks specific technical requirements for encryption, data integrity, and multi-factor authentication. They suggest that the rule should either mandate strict adherence to federal PII standards or prohibit the electronic storage of these records entirely to prevent hacking and data theft.