Defining `Willfully' for Firearms Violations
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- Title
- Defining `Willfully' for Firearms Violations
- Posted
- May 8, 2026
- Comment period
- May 8, 2026 – Aug 7, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-09159
- CFR
- 27 CFR Part 478
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| Organization | Definition of "willfully" | End zero-tolerance enforcement policy | Mens rea requirements | Zero-tolerance enforcement policy | Ffl regulatory burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
giffords.org AdvocacyOppose Giffords.org opposes the proposed rule because it defines "willful" violations too narrowly, which they argue provides g | · | · | · | · | |
Gun Owners of America (GOA) AdvocacySupport Gun Owners of America is urging its members to support the ATF's proposed rule defining "willfully" for firearms violati | · | ||||
National Rifle Association Trade associationSupport The National Rifle Association (NRA) supports the proposed rulemaking to codify a "willful" standard for firearms violat | · | · | |||
Silencer Central / BANISH Suppressors BusinessSupport The commenter, a CEO and founder of a firearms business (Silencer Central / BANISH Suppressors), supports the proposed r | · | · |
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- Jul 8, 2026Gun Owners of AmericaSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 8, 2026Gun Owners of AmericaSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 8, 2026Lewis Hill Arms, LLCSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 8, 2026Gun Owners of AmericaSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 11, 2026Gerald BowersSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 9, 2026MARK WILLIAMSSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 9, 2026Sheila DuffordSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 9, 2026Daniel MayfieldSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing that the previous "zero tolerance" approach unfairly penalized honest mistakes. They urge the agency to further strengthen the rule by requiring a finding of willfulness before initiating revocation proceedings, rejecting vicarious liability for employee errors, and accurately accounting for the high legal costs faced by dealers.
Read comment → - Jul 9, 2026Lamar BSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the ATF's proposal to define "willfully" for firearms violations, arguing it protects law-abiding dealers from being penalized for honest mistakes. They urge the agency to ensure willfulness is established before initiating revocation proceedings, reject vicarious liability for employee errors, and more accurately account for the high legal costs of such proceedings.
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