the crux of fear is that "the enemy" may enter the country, hunkerdown, and anonymously construct the chattels of an assault.

in that threat model, appearances on camera buying anything related to a "mission" are going to be avoided.

no one, not even an FFL will see your face, if its all made from scratch.

this fear of takeover by a "hostile aliens" is quite alive, despite the promises of the GunControlAct