Just wanted to update an earlier post in case anyone isn't aware of what is going on with the latest ATF case threatening the ban of the pistol brace. ATF has recently published a letter (https://www.scribd.com/document/488431301/Atf) that is explaining it's proposed regulations on pistol stocks. The proposal at this time is somewhat vague, but that could change in an instant.
What they seem to be proposing is that the new regulations concerning pistol braces is going to undergo a 14 day period where they are open to hearing opinions on their new regulations. I would urge everyone to contact their Congressmen, and especially the President himself to express your opinion on this IMO, illegal act by the ATF.
One of the best sources for information on this matter is on youtube from Guns and Gadgets. He has up to date information on this and other 2nd Amendment news, and updates often several times a day as news develops. His latest video on this matter can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfDm5yfdh4Q.

Don't wait until it too late. When the ATF banned the bump stock, that was just the first shot of many planned. Many thought that since they didn't use bump stocks, it didn't really matter, but it seems that was just the first volley. Now the ATF is going after pistol braces and 80% lowers and are working with the possible next administration to those ends. If Biden/Harris do take the WH, then who knows what is next? This latest effort to regulate pistol braces is a way of forcing owners to either get rid of them, or register them as a NFA item, giving them in effect a national registration. If they get away with this, what's to prevent them from forcing people in the future to have to register as a NFA item, all AR's, AK's, etc?
So keep informed and let the WH, the DOJ, and your Congressmen your opinion on this move by the ATF.



It looks like the ATF is quietly looking at ways to ban the use of pistol braces, yes, the same pistol brace that they have approved in the past.

Details are a little vague, but U.S. Representative Matt Gaetz R-FL has penned a letter and has sent it to the DOJ to ask them to review and stop the ATF from trying to limit arm braces. It might be a good idea to start writing/calling your Congressman/Congresswoman and letting them know how you feel about the ATF's actions.

See information on this subject here:
https://gaetz.house.gov/media/hottak...rm-brace-usage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9J4VFwXzP8

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Thanks for the update.

Reading news headlines that ATF and Biden are in discussions already on what ATF acting Director sees as priorities.
Apparently pistol braces and 80% receivers are top two.

Looking at stabilizing braces being classified as Class 3 item moving forward.

HK Ag

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Originally posted by HK Ag:
Reading news headlines that ATF and Biden are in discussions already on what ATF acting Director sees as priorities.
Apparently pistol braces and 80% receivers are top two.

Looking at stabilizing braces being classified as Class 3 item moving forward.

HK Ag

Don’t doubt that Biden might want to clamp down on braces, but good luck on making them Class 3 items. And before anyone says it, no they can’t just classify them as NFA items like they classified bumpstocks as machine gun. At worst, they might classify braces as stocks, but that only has impact if you’re using it on a pistol. Stocks are perfectly legal to own for use on title 1 rifles.

So, I love a good conspiracy theory like the next guy. But, this who Biden/ATF conspiracy is tired. Will Biden throw the screws to gun owners? Absolutely. Is the leadership at ATF drooling over the thought of Biden being pResident. Maybe. Is there a deep conspiracy already in place? No.

The reason why pistol brace issues are always being debated, redefined, etc is because dumb ass gun owners won’t leave well enough alone. They get a “clarification” letter on this confirmation with that. The ATF issues a non binding opinion. Then the dumbasses ask “well what about this”. Then “what about that”, and when you engage in the activity with any federal agency, eventually the lawyers will paint you into a corner

It’s the sad fact of any bureaucracy.

Stop writing letters for clarification. Stop spinning the federal spot light onto arm braces.

ATF is also looking at limiting import of "large format" handguns that are not designed to be held by one hand. Particularly those that are chambered in rifle calibers and have rifle sights. Biden can probably do this by exec order - ban imports, or tariff them to death.

An exec order banning the importation of all "assault weapons" is possible as well, with Biden trumpeting the elimination of these "weapons of war" as a victory for political purposes. We will still have plenty US made stuff to buy though, so arguments about infringement may not get very far.

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Is the leadership at ATF drooling over the thought of Biden being President.

Maybe.

That is a fucking scary thought.

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Originally posted by jljones:
The reason why pistol brace issues are always being debated, redefined, etc is because dumb ass gun owners won’t leave well enough alone. They get a “clarification” letter on this confirmation with that. The ATF issues a non binding opinion. Then the dumbasses ask “well what about this”. Then “what about that”, and when you engage in the activity with any federal agency, eventually the lawyers will paint you into a corner

It’s the sad fact of any bureaucracy.

Stop writing letters for clarification. Stop spinning the federal spot light onto arm braces.

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Exactly! Perfectly executed analysis!

I can’t seem to find many other sources for this...

https://www.ammoland.com/2020/...tters/#axzz6emLE3lYC

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I can’t seem to find many other sources for this...

https://www.ammoland.com/2020/...tters/#axzz6emLE3lYC

Guns and Gadgets

Only 2 of SB Tactical braces had ever been approved.

https://youtu.be/IMguU-SPRoA

And ATF refused to consider new braces or provide specific guidance on what is acceptable and what is not. They ruled on the early ones and left it up to the industry "comply".

They said they are not in the business of approving every single brace design. This is nothing new. The generally accepted parameters are having some kind of strap of cuff that can fasten the brace to the forearm, and a length of pull that is short enough that it is not a "stock". LOP less than 13" I think is the bogey.

So now we are in a situation where the ATF on a whim can decide what additional features are allowed or not: exendable within the LOP "limit" on a standard buffer tube? How big the "cuff" has to be? Etc.

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And ATF refused to consider new braces or provide specific guidance on what is acceptable and what is not. They ruled on the early ones and left it up to the industry "comply".

They said they are not in the business of approving every single brace design. This is nothing new. The generally accepted parameters are having some kind of strap of cuff that can fasten the brace to the forearm, and a length of pull that is short enough that it is not a "stock". LOP less than 13" I think is the bogey.

So now we are in a situation where the ATF on a whim can decide what additional features are allowed or not: exendable within the LOP "limit" on a standard buffer tube? How big the "cuff" has to be? Etc.

That seems to be in direct contravention to what they've told Q and various industry professionals in the latest kerfluffle.

No wonder folks are confused.

Da wayz I seez it wit EhTeaEff: a brace represents a cut into their SBR approval 'business', a lost hit of $200 each and every time. OF COURSE they'll limit scope of the damage, because they can...especially with a new administration who's on record as being anti-gun in their corner.

However with THIS incoming White House they'll probably try to ban SBRs altogether. Then the bean counters at ATF will really up the proverbial creek.

The $200 the ATF gets is a minor bump in their budget, and it’s not like many people who now have a brace are going to go SBR if braces get restricted. Don’t want to be in the registry, don’t want to deal with paperwork for going across state lines, SBRs not legal in their state, and many other reasons. They aren’t doing this for the money.

Paid TNW firearms in Oregon for one of their pistols about a month ago.... I'm hoping they will still ship and my FFL will be able to pass it on to me.... after that, we'll see.

If they ban braces, go back to wrapping the tube in foam or buy a cheek rest kit and don’t let the gestapo see you shouldering it at the local range. Ever try shouldering one like that? It’s plenty effective and even more concealable. Hell, just cheek-welding tightly gives a pretty steady hold, even if follow up shots are a little slower.

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If they ban braces, go back to wrapping the tube in foam or buy a cheek rest kit and don’t let the gestapo see you shouldering it at the local range. Ever try shouldering one like that? It’s plenty effective and even more concealable. Hell, just cheek-welding tightly gives a pretty steady hold, even if follow up shots are a little slower.

No real difference, sleepy joe and and negro hoe are going to attempt to make ALL semi autos (pistols/rifles) and each magazine a NFA item.

Unless of course you hammer them into plowshares comrade.

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They aren’t doing this for the money.

Of course not.

When the antigunners first started their efforts at the Federal level, they generally tried too much: outright bans of certain types of guns such as so-called “Saturday night specials.” They haven’t given up on that, and in fact that type of renewed push can be anticipated in the near future. What they have been much more successful with, though, are efforts that fall short of total bans: limits on how many guns can be purchased in a particular time, waiting periods, magazine capacity limits, requirement for background checks on all transfers, bans on direct purchase of ammunition via the Internet, restrictions on features such as the type of grips or muzzle devices on rifles, “approved” gun lists, etc. Most of those measures don’t even pretend to have any effect on crime or gun safety, and are therefore nothing more than ways of harassing gun owners and making it more difficult for them to own and use guns.

The pistol “brace” ban is simply another way of a bureaucracy’s reminding us that they have the power to arbitrarily regulate a class of products without our having any recourse to challenge their rulings.

Well, let’s see what comes to pass tomorrow. According to Military Arms channel, the DOJ and ATF are filing a letter tomorrow that says braced weapons are SBRs. They are offering to waive the $200 charge if you register as NFA, and oddly some braced pistols may be OK, some may not - as usual they aren’t telling. Big government is winning if our congress critters won’t stand up and stop this.

Firstly. FATF.

But does this mean I register my braced AR as an sbr for free then I can just toss the brace and attach a stock since it’s now an SBR?