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Trump Admin Pushes Online Handgun Sales; Trump Jr. Involved

7/3/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to allow online firearm purchases and mailing of handguns.
GrabAGun, a Texas online retailer, has Donald Trump Jr. on its board, who holds a 1.1 % stake and received 300,000 shares for marketing.
Gun-control groups Everytown, Brady and Giffords and former ATF official Marianna Mitchem warn the rules could boost trafficking and let people obtain firearms.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to allow online firearm purchases and mailing of handguns.
GrabAGun, a Texas online retailer, has Donald Trump Jr. on its board, who holds a 1.1 % stake and received 300,000 shares for marketing.
Gun-control groups Everytown, Brady and Giffords and former ATF official Marianna Mitchem warn the rules could boost trafficking and let people obtain firearms.