National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association
Trade associationSupport
Administrative burden of form 5320.20
Interstate transport of nfa firearms
Simplify nfa travel compliance
Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
ATF-2026-0068-0001NPRM
Comments
340
Last activity Jul 28, 2026
Deadline
8 days
Closes Aug 7, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+50%
+50% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Comment period
- May 8, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09161
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
- Topics
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Overview
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Stance breakdown
+50%
Net support
Support254Oppose83Other3
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +50% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Individual
336
Government
2
Trade association
1
Advocacy
1
Comments over time
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Posted May 8, 2026Deadline Aug 7, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27
Support254Oppose83Other3
Support × commenter type
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
75%
24%
1%
Government
50%
50%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Advocacy
0%
100%
0%
Issues raised
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Interstate transport of nfa firearms133
Simplify nfa travel compliance111
Interstate travel of firearms70
Advance approval for interstate travel69
Reduce regulatory burden52
Burden on citizens47
Firearm transportation requirements40
Administrative burden of notification32
Nfa transport permission requirements31
State rights to gun regulation28
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| Organization | Administrative burden of form 5320.20 | Interstate transport of nfa firearms | Simplify nfa travel compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association Trade associationSupport The National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association (NFATCA) supports the proposed rule to extend the duration of |
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- Jul 17, 2026Virginia Citizens Defense LeagueSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 14, 2026David PrudomSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 8, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 3, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 30, 2026Dunamis Flux-RossSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 30, 2026John MobleySupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 29, 2026Richard HaskinsSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 29, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 16, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
An individual is expressing strong support for the proposed rule to eliminate the requirement for advance ATF approval when transporting NFA-regulated firearms for short-term purposes. The commenter argues that the current requirement is an unconstitutional prior restraint that lacks historical basis and burdens law-abiding citizens without improving public safety.
Read comment → - Jun 15, 2026John PetersSupportIndividual
A firearm owner supports the proposed rule because it would simplify the process for transporting NFA items like suppressors and SBRs across state lines for short visits. The commenter argues that the current requirement to submit requests to the ATF is a hassle that prevents many owners from bringing their legal firearms to see family or participate in target practice.
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