Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement

The commenter supports the proposed rule, stating that law-abiding permit holders and FFLs benefit from clear and consistent regulations. They argue that states should have a clear path to use existing background checks as a Brady Act alternative when statutory requirements are met.

Phillip Hagel, a private citizen and gun owner, supports the proposed rule to clarify Brady Act background check exceptions. He argues that the rule provides necessary clarity for license holders and strengthens the integrity of the background check system while protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens.

The commenter supports the proposed rule but requests specific clarification regarding long-duration state permits, such as the Illinois FOID card. They argue that the rule should recognize permits valid for more than five years as long as the state performs recurring eligibility verifications or automatic renewals within that timeframe.

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 requiring a redundant NICS check for permit holders is unnecessary and treats vetted individuals like suspects.

A North Carolina Concealed Handgun Permit holder supports the proposed rule to recognize qualifying state permits as valid for background checks. The commenter argues that because their permit involved a more rigorous vetting process than the standard NICS check, requiring a redundant NICS check for every purchase is unnecessary and treats them like a suspect.