Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement
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- Title
- Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08918
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
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- Jul 11, 2026National Rifle AssociationSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The National Rifle Association of America supports the proposed rule to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act background check requirement. They argue that the rule provides necessary clarity for state-issued firearm permits, protects state sovereignty, and prevents the ATF from revoking permit status based on isolated administrative errors.
Read comment → - Jul 27, 2026Michael DeibertSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 27, 2026Keith Adams IISupportIndividual
Keith Adams, a private citizen and concealed carry permit holder, supports the action to clarify exceptions to the Brady Act. He argues that the NICS check is repetitive given that he has already cleared multiple local, state, and federal background checks.
Read comment → - Jul 27, 2026Darrin MontagnaSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 25, 2026David PalmerSupportIndividual
David Palmer, a private citizen and CCW permit holder, supports the proposed action to recognize valid concealed carry permits as an alternative to redundant background checks. He argues that the existing state-level vetting process is already exhaustive and that requiring additional checks is an inefficient use of resources.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Devin ShawSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Dallas PierceSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Andrew RobinsonOtherIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Gary JonesSupportIndividualRead comment →
