National Rifle Association
Trade associationSupport
Safe harbor for travel activities
Support for proposed rule
Second amendment rights
Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms under the Gun Control Act
ATF-2026-0133-0001NPRM
Comments
2,419
Last activity Aug 3, 2026
Deadline
1 day
Closes Aug 5, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+98%
+97% excluding campaigns
Document
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- Title
- Clarifying Interstate Transportation of Firearms under the Gun Control Act
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08916
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
- Topics
Analysis
Overview
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Analyzed 2,417 of 2,419 comments
100%· analysis in progress
Stance breakdown
+98%
Net support
Support2,379Oppose20Other18Not yet analyzed2
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +97% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Business
103
Individual
2,303
Government
2
Trade association
5
Advocacy
2
Other
2
Not yet analyzed
2
Comments over time
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Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27Aug 3
Support2,379Oppose20Other18
Support × commenter type
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
98%
1%
1%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Government
100%
0%
0%
Advocacy
100%
0%
0%
Other
50%
0%
50%
Issues raised
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Support for proposed rule2,252
Legal certainty for interstate travel1,363
Interstate travel rights1,043
Support for rule adoption699
Safe travel for gun owners321
Firearm transportation requirements264
Safe harbor for travel activities208
Second amendment rights99
Freedom of movement78
Ease of transportation62
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3 organizations filed this week — visible to subscribers.
| Organization | Safe harbor for travel activities | Support for proposed rule | Second amendment rights | Storage flexibility for travelers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
National Rifle Association Trade associationSupport The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) supports the proposed rule to clarify protections for transporting firea | · | |||
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Trade associationSupport The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) supports the proposed amendments to clarify the safe passage provision fo | · |
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Trade associationSupport
Safe harbor for travel activities
Support for proposed rule
Storage flexibility for travelers
48 organization-typed comments could not be identified.
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20%of comments arrived through 2 form-letter campaigns — 484 of 2,419 comments. 1,607 are organic, and 328 are still being processed for campaign detection.
Campaign484Organic1,607Not yet determined328
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- 340 comments from the past week
340 comments match your current view and arrived in the last week. Read this week's comments with stance, commenter type, and AI summaries on the paid plan.
- Jul 25, 2026Cool F/XSupportBusiness
A small firearms retailer supports the proposed rule to clarify interstate transportation of firearms, noting it provides practical protection for travelers and businesses. The commenter requests specific clarifications regarding commercial purposes, accessory storage, "reasonably necessary" delays, and carrier inspections to ensure the rule is effective and certain.
Read comment → - Jul 22, 2026American Firearms Instruction LLCSupportBusiness
The commenter supports the proposed rulemaking to clarify interstate transportation of firearms. They argue that the rule is necessary to correct inconsistent judicial interpretations that have undermined the Firearm Owner Protection Act and to ensure uniform protections for legal gun owners traveling across state lines.
Read comment → - Jul 20, 2026National Rifle AssociationSupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) supports the proposed rule to clarify protections for transporting firearms under the Gun Control Act. They argue the rule correctly interprets the statute to protect law-abiding gun owners from state and local overreach, specifically regarding travel through airports and the inclusion of firearm accessories and magazines.
Read comment → - Jul 20, 2026Mignone Labs.SupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rulemaking to clarify interstate transportation of firearms. They argue that the rule is necessary to correct inconsistent judicial interpretations that have undermined the Firearm Owner Protection Act and to ensure uniform protections for legal gun owners traveling across state lines.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.SupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) supports the proposed amendments to clarify the safe passage provision for transporting firearms across state lines. They argue the changes provide necessary clarity on incidental activities, common carriers, and accessory items, while also requesting further clarification regarding the use of open-air storage in pickup trucks.
Read comment → - Jul 18, 2026Bob's Little Sport ShopSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 18, 2026Association of New Jersey Rifle and Pistol ClubsSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rulemaking to clarify interstate transportation of firearms. They argue that the rule is necessary to correct inconsistent judicial interpretations that have undermined the Firearm Owner Protection Act and to ensure uniform protections for legal gun owners traveling across state lines.
Read comment → - Jul 18, 2026kingwood arms llcSupportBusinessRead comment →
- Jul 16, 2026Virginia Citizens Defense LeagueSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 12, 2026National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors AssociationSupportTrade association
The National Firearms Act Trade and Collectors Association (NFATCA) supports the proposed rule to clarify that temporary, unforeseen interruptions during lawful interstate travel with firearms should not result in criminal liability. They argue the current framework is arbitrary and that the proposed rule provides necessary legal certainty for law-abiding citizens.
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