ATF Proposal Would Ship Guns Directly to Homes, Sparking Safety Debate

The ATF proposed rule would let licensed dealers ship firearms directly to in-state residents after online identity verification and a background check, with a seven-day waiting period and local police notice; the agency says it could boost online gun sales and cut travel costs, but safety groups and some shop owners worry it could enable straw purchases and trafficking, while public comment runs until August and effects could begin late this year or early next.