Operation Blazing Sword, Inc
AdvocacyOppose
Second amendment rights
Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms
ATF-2026-0010-0001NPRM
Comments
3,307
Last activity Aug 3, 2026
Deadline
1 day
Closes Aug 5, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+35%
+35% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Selecting Biological Sex on ATF Forms
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08932
- CFR
- 27 CFR Parts 478, 479, 555
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
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Analyzed 3,304 of 3,307 comments
100%· analysis in progress
Stance breakdown
+35%
Net support
Support2,202Oppose1,046Other56Not yet analyzed3
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +35% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Business
5
Individual
3,294
Advocacy
2
Other
3
Not yet analyzed
3
Comments over time
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Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27Aug 3
Support2,202Oppose1,046Other56
Support × commenter type
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
67%
32%
2%
Business
40%
60%
0%
Other
33%
33%
33%
Advocacy
0%
100%
0%
Issues raised
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Second amendment rights698
Gender identity disclosure requirements352
Unconstitutional infringement on 2nd amendment198
Government overreach and waste180
Limitation of gun owner freedoms157
Lgbtq+ firearm access rights147
Privacy and data collection123
Discrimination and relevance concerns113
Government overreach and religious liberty90
Constitutional rights and state authority71
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| Organization | Second amendment rights | Constitutional rights and state authority | Historical tradition of regulation | Lgbtq+ firearm access rights | Limitation of gun owner freedoms |
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Operation Blazing Sword, Inc AdvocacyOppose Operation Blazing Sword, Inc. | · | · | · | · |
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- 12 comments from the past week
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- Jul 27, 2026Luke PrewetteOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 27, 2026Justin BradfordOpposeIndividual
Justin Bradford opposes the proposed rule to restrict sex and gender markers to biological sex on ATF forms. He argues that the rule will cause administrative confusion due to discrepancies with state-issued IDs and constitutes an unwarranted invasion of privacy.
Read comment → - Jul 26, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed requirement to include "biological sex" on ATF Form 4473, arguing that it imposes an unnecessary disclosure of private information without improving the accuracy of NICS background checks or firearms tracing. They contend that the proposal violates the principle of data minimization and may discourage eligible individuals from exercising their constitutional rights.
Read comment → - Jul 25, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed action, arguing that requiring the selection of biological sex on ATF forms is an unconstitutional attempt to increase government restrictions on gun ownership and infringe upon Second Amendment rights.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule but emphasizes the need for clear definitions, guidance, and training for personnel to ensure consistent and respectful implementation. They also advocate for transparency regarding the purpose of data collection and the protection of personal information.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule to redefine "sex" on ATF forms, arguing that the field serves no regulatory purpose for firearm eligibility. They recommend that the ATF remove the "sex" field entirely from Form 4473 and other related forms to eliminate unnecessary data collection and potential perjury risks.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Janus HerreraOpposeIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 22, 2026Roger CullensSupportOther
The commenter provides an expert administrative and legal analysis supporting the ATF's move to define "sex" as an "immutable biological classification" on federal forms. They argue that this change is necessary for accurate database matching in background checks, ensuring uniformity in federal records, and maintaining the enforceability of perjury penalties.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed requirement to select "biological sex" on Form 4473, arguing that it creates unnecessary burdens and privacy risks for transgender individuals. They contend that background checks should be based on current legal identity rather than private medical history.
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