Multiple reports say a proposed rule from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) would make it easier for licensed gun dealers to ship firearms directly to buyers’ homes. Reuters, as cited by several outlets, reports that Donald Trump Jr. is connected to GrabAGun, an online retailer that has been described as an “Amazon of guns,” and that he helped take the company public last year. The proposed change would allow in-state residents to receive firearms delivered to their homes, rather than requiring an in-store pickup model. According to the accounts, buyers would complete online identity verification and a background check before the dealer ships the firearm. Other outlets note Trump Jr.’s role as a shareholder and board member at GrabAGun, adding that the rule could increase the company’s sales or margins by making transactions more convenient for customers. Overall, the coverage centers on the regulatory shift ATF is considering and the potential business impact for retailers positioned to offer direct-to-consumer delivery.
ATF proposal could expand direct-to-home firearm shipping for GrabAGun
Multiple reports say a proposed rule from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) would make it easier for licensed gun dealers to ship firearms directly to buyers’ homes. R...
- ATF is considering a proposed rule that would allow licensed firearm dealers to ship guns directly to buyers’ homes.
- The proposal applies to transactions involving in-state residents.
- Buyers would complete online identity verification and a background check as part of the process.
- Donald Trump Jr. is a shareholder and board member of GrabAGun, an online firearms retailer described as an “Amazon of guns.”
- Reuters reports that Trump Jr. helped take GrabAGun public last year.
The proposal would allow licensed dealers to ship firearms directly to in-state residents who undergo an online identity verification and background check.
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