Revising Non-Over-the-Counter Firearms Transaction Requirements

The commenter opposes the proposed rule because it replaces fingerprint checks with a "weak" video call and notice system, which they argue will harm local gun shops and favor large online retailers. They specifically request that the sections allowing direct shipping of standard guns be struck from the final rule.

The commenter, representing a federally licensed firearms retailer and shooting range, opposes the proposal to allow direct shipping of firearms to purchasers without an in-person transfer. They argue that face-to-face interactions allow for professional judgment and identity verification that remote systems cannot replicate, and they express concern that the rule would disproportionately harm small local businesses.

Megan Eaton, owner of Fletcher Arms, opposes the proposed rule because she believes remote identity verification cannot replicate the fraud safeguards of in-person transactions. She argues the rule increases fraud risks, reduces oversight, and will disproportionately harm small firearms dealers by shifting sales to large online retailers.

A small business owner and licensed firearms dealer opposes the proposed rule, arguing it would harm local retailers by shifting business to large online sellers. The commenter contends that remote identity verification is not a substitute for in-person transactions and that the rule imposes extra costs on consumers without sufficient justification.

A firearms dealer in North Carolina opposes the proposed rule, arguing that video calls cannot replace in-person judgment and that the rule will harm small shops while favoring large online retailers. The commenter requests the removal of provisions for direct shipping of standard firearms to maintain the role of local dealers.

A firearms dealer opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it will harm local gun shops and fails to prevent straw purchases as effectively as in-person transactions. The commenter requests that the direct-shipping requirements for standard guns be removed from the rule.

A Florida firearms dealer opposes the proposed requirements, arguing that remote transactions lack the necessary oversight to assess a buyer's mental state. The commenter also expresses concern that the change will disadvantage small, local shops in favor of large, out-of-state online retailers.

The commenter opposes the proposed revision to non-over-the-counter firearms transaction requirements, arguing that in-person interaction is necessary for store owners to verify identities and prevent fraudulent purchases.

A local firearms shop owner in Utah opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it favors large online retailers over small local stores. The commenter expresses concern that video calls are insufficient for verifying identities and requests that the direct shipping rules for standard firearms be removed.

The commenter opposes the proposed rules allowing direct shipping of standard firearms to homes, arguing that the current in-person system is safer and more effective. They express concern that the new rules will harm local gun shops and impose unnecessary fees on families.