Gun Owners of America (GOA)
AdvocacySupport
Definition of "willfully"
End zero-tolerance enforcement policy
Mens rea requirements
Zero-tolerance enforcement policy
Defining `Willfully' for Firearms Violations
ATF-2026-0265-0001NPRM
Comments
2,238
Last activity Jul 28, 2026
Deadline
8 days
Closes Aug 7, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+83%
+83% excluding campaigns
Document
Details
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- Title
- Defining `Willfully' for Firearms Violations
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Comment period
- May 8, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09159
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
What the public is saying — stance, who's commenting, and the issues they raise.
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Stance breakdown
+83%
Net support
Support2,021Oppose170Other47
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +83% across organic comments.
Who commented
Breakdown by commenter type.
Business
11
Individual
2,190
Trade association
3
Advocacy
26
Other
8
Comments over time
Weekly arrivals, stacked by stance.
Posted May 8, 2026Deadline Aug 7, 2026
May 4May 25Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27
Support2,021Oppose170Other47
Support × commenter type
How each type splits across stance.
Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
91%
8%
2%
Advocacy
92%
8%
0%
Business
82%
9%
9%
Other
25%
25%
50%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Issues raised
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Definition of "willfully"2,052
Mens rea requirements2,030
End zero-tolerance enforcement policy1,939
Zero-tolerance enforcement policy75
Government overreach and agency accountability63
Second amendment rights41
Ffl regulatory burden28
Standard of willfulness for revocation15
Gun seller training requirements11
Repeal gca and nfa4
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4 organizations filed this week — visible to subscribers.
| Organization | Definition of "willfully" | End zero-tolerance enforcement policy | Mens rea requirements | Zero-tolerance enforcement policy | Ffl regulatory burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gun Owners of America (GOA) AdvocacySupport Gun Owners of America is urging its members to support the ATF's proposed rule defining "willfully" for firearms violati | · | ||||
National Rifle Association Trade associationSupport The National Rifle Association (NRA) supports the proposed rulemaking to codify a "willful" standard for firearms violat | · | · | |||
Silencer Central / BANISH Suppressors BusinessSupport The commenter, a CEO and founder of a firearms business (Silencer Central / BANISH Suppressors), supports the proposed r | · | · |
National Rifle Association
Trade associationSupport
Definition of "willfully"
End zero-tolerance enforcement policy
Mens rea requirements
Silencer Central / BANISH Suppressors
BusinessSupport
Definition of "willfully"
End zero-tolerance enforcement policy
Mens rea requirements
4 organization-typed comments could not be identified.
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- 11 comments from the past week
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- Jul 22, 2026Dane WinbergOpposeIndividual
Dane Winberg opposes the proposed rule defining "willfully" for firearm violations, arguing that it would allow unscrupulous dealers to evade responsibility for breaking the law. The commenter emphasizes that gun shop owners have a responsibility to know and follow safety laws to keep the public safe.
Read comment → - Jul 20, 2026D SOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that gun dealers should be held strictly accountable for knowing and following the law. They express concern that the rule would allow "shady dealers" to avoid consequences for non-compliance.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026Eric SchonbergerOpposeIndividual
Eric Schonberger opposes the proposed rule to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that it would allow dishonest dealers to evade responsibility for breaking the law. He expresses concern that the rule prioritizes the interests of gun manufacturers and extremist groups over public safety.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026Lisa NemethOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe it would allow firearms dealers to avoid accountability for violations by claiming a lack of intent. They argue that the ATF should enforce stricter adherence to laws to ensure public safety.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026Amy MendezOpposeIndividual
A nurse and concerned citizen opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it would allow "shady dealers" to avoid accountability for firearm violations by claiming a lack of intent. The commenter believes the ATF should enforce stricter adherence to laws to ensure public safety.
Read comment → - Jul 18, 2026Connie CunninghamOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 18, 2026Raegan EidingerSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 18, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe it would allow "shady dealers" to avoid accountability for firearm violations by claiming a lack of intent. They argue that gun shop owners have a responsibility to know and follow the law to ensure public safety and prevent weapons from reaching unauthorized individuals.
Read comment → - Jul 18, 2026Paul BienhoffOpposeIndividual
An individual opposes the proposed rule to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that it would allow "shady dealers" to avoid accountability for breaking the law. The commenter emphasizes that gun shop owners have a responsibility to know and follow the law to ensure public safety.
Read comment → - Jul 18, 2026John DilleryOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed action, arguing that firearms are inherently more dangerous than motor vehicles and that gun manufacturers prioritize profit over public safety. They advocate for stronger regulations and the election of representatives who prioritize the value of life over profit.
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