The Brief A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer's homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history. The Bureau of Alcohol, ​Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives predicts that half of all gun buyers ​would order guns for home delivery, though industry leaders say that number could actually be far higher. Both gun shop owners and gun control advocates have raised safety concerns about the new rule.



A major rule change proposed by the Trump administration would allow licensed dealers to ship guns directly to people's homes.

If approved, the new Bureau of Alcohol, ​Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives policy would be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history, and could lead to a huge jump in online gun sales, according to Reuters . Critics say the proposal is unsafe and will put small gun shops out of business.

What is the new ATF gun rule?

The backstory:

Under current rules, people who buy guns online have to pick them up at physical stores and submit to in-person background checks if they don't already have a permit. The new rule would allow licensed firearms dealers to ship guns directly to in-state residents after online identity verification and a background check. There would also be a seven-day waiting period and local law enforcement would have to be notified of the purchase.


By the numbers:

The ATF predicts that half of all gun buyers, nearly 3.3 million people a year, ​would order guns for home delivery, though industry leaders say that number could actually be far higher. The change could save consumers $103.7 million annually in travel and other processing costs, according to ATF.

What they're saying:

ATF chief counsel Robert Leider told Reuters the rule is an effort to bring the gun industry in line with the modern economy. It's one of 34 measures proposed by ATF following a February 2025 executive order from President Donald Trump to expand gun access.


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