Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08916

As a law-abiding gun owner, I believe I should be able to travel from one place to another through multiple states without having to fear being made an example of for technical or minor violations of local laws. I should not have to spend hours researching every state’s laws on every firearm, magazine, accessory, or piece of equipment I am lawfully carrying or transporting simply to pass through that state on my way to a destination where my possessions are legal. The proposed rule’s recognition that common, reasonably necessary activities during travel—such as overnight stops, vehicle maintenance, refueling, emergency stops, and medical treatment—are part of continuous interstate transportation under the Firearms Owners’ Protection Act is a practical and necessary clarification. These are ordinary parts of real-world travel, not separate acts of possession that should expose travelers to local criminal liability. By providing clearer federal guidance on what constitutes protected interstate transport, and by updating related requirements for ammunition, accessories, and secure storage during transit, this rule reduces the risk that law-abiding citizens will be selectively prosecuted or harassed while exercising their right to travel with lawfully owned firearms. It promotes consistency, reduces regulatory uncertainty, and better aligns enforcement with the intent of federal law protecting interstate transportation. I urge the ATF to finalize this rule promptly and without weakening the protective clarifications it contains. Clear, workable rules that protect responsible travelers benefit public safety by focusing enforcement resources on actual criminals rather than on ordinary people trying to get from one place to another without incident. Thank you for the opportunity to comment.