Clarifying Exceptions to the Brady Act Background Check Requirement

An individual is opposing the proposed exceptions that would allow government officials to skip certain background checks if they are deemed to require "extraordinary effort, expense, or means." The commenter argues that firearm permit standards should remain high and consistent with other federal credentials, regardless of the infrastructure of the issuing state agency.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule because it would broaden the recognition of state permits as exemptions from NICS background checks. They argue that the proposal would allow prohibited persons to bypass background checks by using permits from states that do not adequately verify eligibility.

Giffords opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it would broaden the recognition of state permits and allow prohibited individuals to bypass NICS background checks. They contend that the proposal creates loopholes by allowing permits to be issued based on "readily accessible" information without sufficient verification.