Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement
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- Title
- Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08918
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
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- Jul 17, 2026Ken JSupportIndividual
A North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit holder supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. The commenter argues that permit holders who have already undergone rigorous background checks should not be subjected to redundant NICS checks when purchasing firearms.
Read comment → - Jul 16, 2026Paul BarthSupportIndividual
A North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit holder supports the proposed rule to allow permit substitution for background checks. The commenter argues that existing permit holders who have already undergone rigorous fingerprint checks should not be subjected to redundant NICS checks when purchasing firearms.
Read comment → - Jul 15, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
A North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit holder supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. The commenter argues that permit holders who have already undergone rigorous background checks should not be subjected to redundant NICS checks when purchasing firearms.
Read comment → - Jul 15, 2026Danny CollinsSupportIndividual
A North Carolina concealed handgun permit holder supports the proposed rule to recognize qualifying state permits as valid Brady Act substitutes. The commenter argues that redundant NICS checks are unnecessary for individuals who have already undergone rigorous state-level vetting.
Read comment → - Jul 15, 2026NICHOLAS LASPALUTOSupportIndividual
A North Carolina concealed carry permit holder supports the proposed rule to allow permit holders to substitute their state-issued permits for NICS background checks. The commenter argues that redundant checks cause unnecessary delays and that the permit substitution was authorized by Congress to streamline the process.
Read comment → - Jul 14, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
A North Carolina concealed handgun permit holder and veteran supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. The commenter argues that redundant NICS checks for permit holders are unnecessary and treat verified permit holders like suspects.
Read comment → - Jul 14, 2026W WoodSupportIndividual
The commenter, who identifies as a firearms instructor and range safety officer, supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. They argue that the rule reduces administrative burdens on responsible gun owners and aligns federal procedures with existing state-level vetting standards.
Read comment → - Jul 14, 2026Michael CannonSupportBusiness
The commenter, a North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit holder and Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL/SOT), supports the proposed rule. They argue that permit holders undergo more rigorous vetting than standard background checks, making them suitable for permit substitution.
Read comment → - Jul 14, 2026Richard SauerSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 14, 2026STAN LATTASupportIndividual
A Virginia Concealed Handgun Permit holder supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. The commenter argues that permit holders who have already undergone rigorous background checks should not be subjected to redundant NICS checks during renewal.
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