Licensee ``eZ Check'' Verification for Transfers

GrabAGun Digital Holdings Inc., a firearms retailer, supports the rule because it modernizes the license verification process by allowing the use of the ATF’s eZ Check system as an alternative to obtaining certified copies. The company argues that this change reduces administrative burdens and improves compliance by providing real-time verification. They also suggest providing API access for automated verification and including contact information in the eZ Check system.

Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and Brady oppose the proposed rule, arguing it creates significant loopholes for fraudulent firearm transfers and illicit trafficking. They request that the ATF withdraw the rule and conduct a full notice-and-comment rulemaking process to address these safety concerns and consider other pending regulatory changes.

The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), a trade association for the firearms industry, supports the rule allowing licensees to use the ATF's "eZ Check" system to verify the status of a transferee's license instead of requiring a certified copy. They argue this modernization streamlines business practices, reduces regulatory burdens, and improves verification integrity. They also suggest clarifying delivery locations and correcting a typo in the rule's text.

The commenter, likely a Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL), supports the proposed rule allowing the use of the eZ Check system to verify licenses. They request that the rule be expanded to include Curios and Relics (C&R) licenses to streamline the transfer process and reduce reliance on physical copies.