Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases
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- Title
- Firearms Transactions and Straw Purchases
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08922
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
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- Jul 19, 2026National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.SupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), representing the firearm industry, supports the proposed rule to clarify what constitutes a "straw purchase." They argue that the new regulations will provide much-needed clarity for federal firearms licensees (FFLs) to distinguish between illegal transactions and permissible activities like gifting or marital property transfers.
Read comment → - Jul 17, 2026Steve BruetSupportTrade associationRead comment →
- May 24, 2026David DillworthOpposeIndividual
A firearms dealer expresses opposition to the rule as currently written, arguing that it makes it impossible for FFLs to prevent straw purchases. The commenter suggests that the rule should instead require the intended recipient to be present to complete the paperwork and pass a background check.
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