Firearm Activities in Foreign Trade Zones, Customs-Bonded Warehouses
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- Title
- Firearm Activities in Foreign Trade Zones, Customs-Bonded Warehouses
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Comment period
- May 8, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09162
- CFR
- 27 CFR Parts 478 and 479
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- Jul 22, 2026Teresa BlumensteinOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe the exemptions for Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses create regulatory blind spots. They argue that these gaps could facilitate the assembly and trafficking of firearms, making it harder for authorities to trace weapons used in crimes.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Thomas KlocOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that exemptions for Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses create regulatory blind spots that facilitate transnational gun trafficking. They express specific concern regarding the flow of firearms from the United States to Haiti and the difficulty of tracing weapons used in violent crimes.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Mackenzie DoyleOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that exemptions for Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses create regulatory blind spots. They express concern that these gaps could facilitate transnational gun trafficking and make it harder for authorities to trace weapons used in violent crimes.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Mackenzie DoyleOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe the exemptions for Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses create regulatory blind spots. They argue these gaps could facilitate transnational gun trafficking and the assembly of weapons by importers.
Read comment → - Jul 17, 2026Anne BylerOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe exemptions for Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses would create blind spots for gun traffickers. They argue that these exemptions could allow importers to assemble or modify weapons, making it harder for authorities to trace firearms used in crimes.
Read comment → - Jul 8, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 9, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule, arguing that the controlled environment of Customs-Bonded Warehouses and Foreign Trade Zones provides a level of security comparable to offshore locations. They further contend that conducting this work within the U.S. actually enhances public safety by making it easier for authorities to monitor and inspect export activities.
Read comment → - Jun 7, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- May 24, 2026John WorkmanSupportIndividualRead comment →
- May 14, 2026Donnie KluckSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule to expand lawful FFL activities in Foreign Trade Zones and Customs Bonded Warehouses. They argue that the current restrictions create unnecessary friction for importers and exporters and that the rule provides a practical modernization that supports lawful commerce and consumer access.
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