ATF Greenlights Drive-up, Curbside Gun Shop Services

By Chris Eger

The ATF last week clarified that gun shops can conduct services outside of their storefront, such as in a booth in the parking lot or through a drive-up window. (Photo: Chris Eger/Guns.com)
Federal gun regulators on Friday issued guidance on licensed gun stores operating a drive-up or walk-up window and temporary tables in their parking lots.
The April 10 industry letter issued by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives to Federal Firearms Licensees comes nearly a month after the declaration of a national emergency in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. FFLs and gun industry trade groups urged the ATF to clarify the legality of offering drive-through and curbside services, in which several shops sought to comply with federal and local guidelines on social distancing.
In short, the ATF specified that a licensed importer, manufacturer, or dealer “carry out the requested activities on any part of the business premises, including the exterior of the brick-and-mortar structure,” provided the other federal, state and local laws are complied with.
Specifically,
1. An FFL may carry out the requested activities through a drive-up or walk-up window or doorway where the customer is on the licensee’s property on the exterior of the brick-and-mortar structure at the address listed

Source: Guns.com