Firearm Records Retention Periods
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- Title
- Firearm Records Retention Periods
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08929
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
- Topics
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| Organization | Constitutionality of registration | Privacy and record retention | Record retention period length |
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1 organization-typed comment could not be identified.
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- Jun 30, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it retains too many elements of the previous Biden administration's "Engaged in the Business" framework. They contend that the ATF's definitions are overly broad, infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners, and should be rescinded in its entirety.
Read comment → - Jun 30, 2026JESUS DIAZOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 30, 2026Michael Standing WolfSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 30, 2026Bill StarnesOpposeIndividual
The commenter argues that federal agencies like the ATF and DOE are unnecessary and should be shut down to save taxpayer money. They express a general opposition to federal oversight and regulation, specifically regarding firearms and education.
Read comment → - Jun 30, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 30, 2026James OdenbreitOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 29, 2026John AOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed "Engaged in the Business" rule, arguing that individuals should be allowed to sell legally owned property without being classified as retailers. They express a general desire for the ATF to be disbanded and for the government to refrain from creating such regulations.
Read comment → - Jun 29, 2026Steve RozellOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 29, 2026Pete Law SrOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 29, 2026JW ComptonOtherIndividualRead comment →
