Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements

The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it favors large online retailers over small local gun shops and replaces human judgment with automated processes. They specifically request that the rule be struck down regarding the direct shipping of standard firearms.

The commenter opposes the proposed direct-shipping rules for firearms, arguing that they will harm local gun dealers and reduce the effectiveness of face-to-face safety checks. They advocate for maintaining current requirements that favor local shop interactions over online sales.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule allowing direct-to-door shipping of firearms, arguing that it will harm local gun shops and compromise public safety by removing face-to-face interactions. They express concern over the costs passed to buyers and the potential for firearms to reach the wrong hands without the "personal touch" of a physical store.

A local gun shop owner in Louisiana opposes the proposed rule, arguing that face-to-face transactions are necessary to identify safety issues and straw buyers. The commenter expresses concern that the rule will harm small local businesses in favor of large online retailers and impose unnecessary fees on buyers.

A local gun shop owner opposes the rule because it favors large online retailers over small local dealers. The commenter argues that direct shipping undermines community safety and local business viability, and requests the removal of the direct shipping provision for standard firearms.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that allowing direct shipping of firearms will harm small local gun shops and undermine the effectiveness of in-person sales. They express concern that video calls and software cannot adequately verify a buyer's age or intent compared to face-to-face interactions.

A small firearms dealer opposes the proposed revision to non-over-the-counter firearms transaction requirements. The commenter argues that allowing direct online sales will bypass local dealers and harm small businesses that rely on in-person or phone-based customer interactions.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe allowing direct shipping of firearms will harm small local shops and replace human judgment with automated systems. They argue that the current in-person system is more effective for building trust and preventing bad sales.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe it will harm local gun shops by favoring large online retailers. They argue that the rule undermines the role of local experts in safety and request the removal of the direct-shipping provisions for standard firearms.

A Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) opposes the proposed rule, arguing that removing in-person safeguards weakens the current system for preventing illegal firearm purchases. The commenter expresses concerns that shifting responsibility to delivery personnel increases security risks, such as theft and fraudulent transactions, and urges the ATF to preserve existing requirements.