National Rifle Association
Trade associationSupport
Safe harbor for travel activities
Support for proposed rule
Second amendment rights
Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms under the Gun Control Act
ATF-2026-0133-0001NPRM
Comments
2,073
Last activity Jul 28, 2026
Deadline
6 days
Closes Aug 5, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+97%
+97% excluding campaigns
Document
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- Title
- Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms under the Gun Control Act
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08916
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
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Stance breakdown
+97%
Net support
Support2,038Oppose18Other17
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +97% across organic comments.
Who commented
Breakdown by commenter type.
Business
53
Individual
2,011
Government
2
Trade association
3
Advocacy
2
Other
2
Comments over time
Weekly arrivals, stacked by stance.
Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27
Support2,038Oppose18Other17
Support × commenter type
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
98%
1%
1%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Government
100%
0%
0%
Advocacy
100%
0%
0%
Other
50%
0%
50%
Issues raised
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Support for proposed rule1,919
Legal certainty for interstate travel1,089
Interstate travel rights731
Support for rule adoption681
Safe travel for gun owners320
Firearm transportation requirements217
Safe harbor for travel activities204
Second amendment rights95
Freedom of movement76
Ease of transportation60
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2 organizations filed this week — visible to subscribers.
| Organization | Safe harbor for travel activities | Support for proposed rule | Second amendment rights | Storage flexibility for travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National Rifle Association Trade associationSupport The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) supports the proposed rule to clarify protections for transporting firea | · | |||
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Trade associationSupport The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) supports the proposed amendments to clarify the safe passage provision fo | · |
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Trade associationSupport
Safe harbor for travel activities
Support for proposed rule
Storage flexibility for travelers
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- Jul 19, 2026Vincent CisterninoSupportIndividual
Vincent, a private citizen and Tactical Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) paramedic, supports the proposed rule to clarify interstate transportation protections for firearms. He argues that the rule correctly recognizes that routine travel interruptions, such as weather delays or vehicle maintenance, should not deprive law-abiding citizens of federal protections.
Read comment → - Jul 18, 2026Kenneth Henriques Jr.SupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 18, 2026Larry RuckSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 18, 2026Jeffrey SammisSupportIndividual
An individual who travels frequently between states supports the proposed rule clarification regarding the interstate transportation of firearms. The commenter notes that the clarification is helpful due to varying state laws but suggests it should also be extended to intra-state transportation.
Read comment → - Jul 16, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule because it clarifies existing federal law regarding the interstate transportation of firearms during travel. They suggest including more specific examples of "necessary or incidental" travel, such as weather delays or mechanical breakdowns, to further improve consistency and clarity.
Read comment → - Jul 14, 2026John HaleSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule change, arguing that it provides common-sense protection for citizens who may accidentally enter states with restrictive gun laws while traveling. They believe the change will prevent legal issues for individuals with no ill intent.
Read comment → - Jul 10, 2026Anthony PetitjeanOtherIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 7, 2026Nicholas S.SupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 6, 2026todd dunwoodieSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 6, 2026Floy BonnerSupportIndividualRead comment →