Federal NFA action

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Link and Text of Rule:

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Title: Background Checks for Principal Officers of Corporations, Trusts, and Other Legal Entities With Respect to the Making or Transferring of a National Firearms Act Firearm

Abstract: The Department of Justice is proposing to amend the regulations of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) regarding the making or transferring of a firearm under the National Firearms Act. The proposed regulations would (1) add a definition for the term "responsible person"; (2) require each responsible person of a corporation, trust or legal entity to complete a specified form, and to submit photographs and fingerprints; (3) require that a copy of all applications to make or transfer a firearm be forwarded to the chief law enforcement officer (CLEO) of the locality in which the maker or transferee is located; and (4) eliminate the requirement for a certification signed by the CLEO.

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I'm not thrilled by item #2 and absolutely against item #3. Item #2 would be tolerable, if it was only required once. However, if it was required with every transfer (Form 4) or manufacture (Form 1), I would be wholly against it.

I wonder if there is a place online (.gov) where you can voice your opinion on this rule.