Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements

A federally licensed firearms dealer opposes the proposed expansion of non-over-the-counter (NOTC) firearm transfers. The commenter argues that face-to-face interactions are essential for dealers to exercise professional judgment in identifying straw purchases and trafficking, which remote transactions cannot replicate.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule because they believe it will harm local gun shops by favoring large online retailers and removing face-to-face interactions. They argue that the rule lacks sufficient human oversight and request the removal of the provisions allowing direct shipping of standard firearms.

A shop owner in New York opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it will harm small businesses by favoring large online firms and imposing unnecessary fees on buyers. The commenter requests that the direct shipping rules for standard firearms be struck from the plan.

The commenter opposes the proposed action, arguing that it is a waste of ATF resources and will harm firearms retailers. They suggest the agency should instead focus on fixing the NFA division, improving eforms, and addressing issues regarding state access to the NICS system.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it removes the requirement for government approval on NFA transfers and replaces it with a passive waiting period. They express concern that the rule will harm local gun shops, increase costs for buyers, and create inconvenience compared to current standards.

The commenter opposes the proposed changes, arguing that allowing direct shipping of standard firearms will harm local gun shops and favor large online retailers. They express concern that automated checks will replace human judgment and lead to the disappearance of community stores.

The commenter opposes the proposed direct-shipping provisions, arguing that they would disproportionately harm small brick-and-mortar firearms dealers by shifting sales to large online retailers. They contend that local dealers provide essential community services like safety education and compliance expertise that online transactions cannot replicate.

The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it will harm small gun shops by favoring large online retailers and imposing unnecessary fees on buyers. They claim that local dealers are better equipped to identify straw buyers and provide guidance to new owners.

The commenter, a local gun shop owner, opposes the proposed rule because it favors large online retailers over small local businesses. They argue that the rule will hurt small dealers who cannot compete with national chains and request the removal of direct-shipping provisions for standard firearms.

The commenter opposes the proposed rules for non-over-the-counter firearms transactions, arguing that direct shipping favors large online sellers over small local gun shops. They express concern that digital checks cannot replace the "gut instinct" of local dealers and request the removal of direct-shipping rules from the proposal.