National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association
Trade associationSupport
Administrative burden of form 5320.20
Interstate transport of nfa firearms
Simplify nfa travel compliance
Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
ATF-2026-0068-0001NPRM
Comments
387
Last activity Aug 3, 2026
Deadline
3 days
Closes Aug 7, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+50%
+50% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Interstate Transport and Temporary Export of National Firearms Act Firearms
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Comment period
- May 8, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09161
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
- Topics
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Overview
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Analyzed 384 of 387 comments
99%· analysis in progress
Stance breakdown
+50%
Net support
Support286Oppose95Other3Not yet analyzed3
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +50% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Individual
379
Government
2
Trade association
1
Advocacy
2
Not yet analyzed
3
Comments over time
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Posted May 8, 2026Deadline Aug 7, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27Aug 3
Support286Oppose95Other3
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Other
Individual
75%
24%
1%
Government
50%
50%
0%
Advocacy
0%
100%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Issues raised
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Interstate transport of nfa firearms161
Simplify nfa travel compliance138
Advance approval for interstate travel90
Interstate travel of firearms76
Reduce regulatory burden59
Burden on citizens54
Firearm transportation requirements44
Nfa transport permission requirements36
Administrative burden of notification35
Administrative burden of form 5320.2031
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| Organization | Administrative burden of form 5320.20 | Interstate transport of nfa firearms | Simplify nfa travel compliance |
|---|---|---|---|
National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association Trade associationSupport The National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association (NFATCA) supports the proposed rule to extend the duration of |
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- Jul 24, 2026The United Methodist Church - General Board of Church and SocietyOpposeAdvocacy
The General Board of Church and Society of the United Methodist Church opposes the proposed rule because it removes the pre-travel approval requirement for certain firearms. They argue that public safety should be prioritized over convenience and that the rule puts communities at risk of gun violence.
Read comment → - Jul 27, 2026Marianne BaldwinOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe removing the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices compromises public safety. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary to prevent these weapons from being moved into prohibited areas.
Read comment → - Jul 27, 2026Danette DennisonOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because it removes the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary for public safety and that removing the tracking paperwork is dangerous.
Read comment → - Jul 26, 2026Dawn SeigneurSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 25, 2026Anonymous AnonymousOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe removing the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices compromises public safety. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary to prevent these weapons from being moved into prohibited areas.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Mary BeaudoinOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe removing the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices compromises public safety. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary to prevent these weapons from being moved into prohibited areas.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Patricia DillonOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe removing the pre-travel approval requirement for certain firearms poses a public safety risk. They argue that maintaining oversight is necessary to prevent illegal trafficking and the movement of weapons into prohibited areas.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Jean FlannellyOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because it removes the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary for public safety when these weapons cross state lines.
Read comment → - Jul 22, 2026Teresa BlumensteinOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because it removes the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary for public safety and to prevent these weapons from entering prohibited areas.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Mackenzie DoyleOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule because it removes the pre-travel approval requirement for machine guns, short-barreled rifles, and destructive devices. They argue that maintaining government oversight is necessary for public safety and to prevent these weapons from entering prohibited areas.
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