Proposed guidance regulating AR-15 pistols is touching off anger among Second Amendment activists and sparking controversy. The order indicated that the Honeybadger, in large part due to the SB Tactical pistol brace, was an SBR – not an AR pistol. The ATF, evidently, is not indicating that the mere presence of a brace on a pistol automatically converts the firearm into one under the purview of the National Firearms Act." The notice informed and invited comment from the industry and public on a proposed guidance prior to issuing a final guidance document. Since April 2017, when BATFE reversed its ridiculous assertion that touching a pistol stabilizing brace to one’s shoulder magically redesigned it into a shoulder stock, all has appeared quiet on the pistol stabilizing brace front. In 2012, the pistol brace took the shooting community by storm as it gave those wishing to avoid the otherwise-required federal paperwork, or who prefer a way to legally build carbines with barrels less than 16 inches, a cost-effective and perfectly legal option. Like anyone is using a pistol brace as a brace and not a buttstock, quit deluding yourselves, just go get a tax stamp.. Maybe, if folks weren’t constantly posting videos and pics running through a d-60 mag with the brace shouldered the whole time no one would give a crap about braces actually being misused as shoulder stocks and leave it alone. The ATF, Rathner said, started out more as a tax collection agency but has morphed into a regulatory entity with an aggressive enforcement arm. The proposal seeks to evaluate AR pistol with braces on a case by case bases. On Dec. 23, the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) announced it was withdrawing a notice and request for comments regarding stabilizing braces, titled “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces.’” These braces are devices that replace buttstocks and are designed and intended only for use as forearm supports to provide a more stable firearm platform. We will continue to monitor any changes. The comments process can be fierce and could draw more attention than what the agency would prefer. }); But the nature of federal agencies is not to let the populous determine that, which has resulted in many absurd decisions by both federal rule-makers and agents in the field. It opens up the possibility of more aggressive action being taken by the incoming Biden administration. 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Meanwhile, purveyors of firearms and … That isn’t happening. Interested in more national news? Early commenters on the proposed changes to the pistol brace guidelines called the new criteria “arbitrary” and “subjective” rather than objective, fact-based determinations. In other words, it’s not as easy to impose a rule on the American people as it once was. “If you miss the barrel length by an inch this way or an inch that way, you risk a federal felony — it’s absurd,” Rathner said. Did the hopeful administration of His Fraudulency Joe Biden collude with the ATF to stir the waters with pistol braces? The withdrawal of the guidance came hours after U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina) and 89 other Congress members sent a letter to the ATF demanding that the bureau “immediately take action to correct this injustice.”. But having a checklist of 10 factors, some of which may apply, and some may not, and leaving that to be decided on the spot, that is too unpredictable and nearly impossible for any law-abiding gun owner to comply with.” People weren’t happy. googletag.display('wpdev-inline-bottom'); The requirement for public comments will likely change under a Biden administration. America’s 700,000 owners of pistol braces received a gift from an unlikely source the day before Christmas Eve. w.ldAdInit = w.ldAdInit || []; } This article originally appeared in International Sportsman. The pistol braces acceptance will be based on a set of criteria by the ATF. Angry politicians started crying foul over the Sig shoulder brace saga. So, letters from the industry and from private gun owners were drafted and sent to the ATF asking them to disavow this position. On Friday, the ATF submitted a proposal to the Federal Register for new rules/guidance on evaluating pistol braces on firearms. Possible (likely) ruling by ATF would make existing firearms with arm braces NFA weapons subject to registration and taxation. … My guess is this is far from the end of the matter,” Rathner added. As explained in the notice, the proposed guidance was not a regulation. Without going through the proper legislative process, Rathner continued, owners are not only left in a continual lurch as to when the rug will be pulled out from under them but are also given vague guidance. In other words, it’s not as easy to impose a rule on the American people as it once was. The public comment period for the ATF’s proposed rules for pistol stabilizing braces just opened last Friday, but already more than 13,000 comments have been received by the agency. “We would like to thank the NRA members, gun owners, and members of Congress who stood up for the Second Amendment rights of all Americans,” a press release from NRA-ILA stated. p.parentNode.insertBefore(j, p); We will continue to monitor any changes. From December 18, 2020 to January 4, 2021 the ATF is accepting formal comments on the proposed rulemaking entitled Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons wit Stabilizing Braces.The proposal sets forth a series of criteria that would be used to evaluate firearms as either pistols with attached stabilizing braces or firearms that should be regulated … However, ATF is absolutely attempting to crack down on what it will consider a pistol, and what it will not. … Unfortunately, I think this will be held over for a Biden administration and it will end up being worse for law-abiding gun owners. Gaetz said he and six of his congressional colleagues have sent a letter to the acting ATF director, Regina Lombardo, and Atty. With the leak of a new letter showing that ATF is opening up a public comment period ahead of finalizing their “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with Stabilizing Braces” document, there is renewed fear of an impending pistol brace ban. Early commenters on the proposed changes to the pistol brace guidelines called the new criteria “arbitrary” and “subjective” rather than objective, fact-based determinations. ATF Pistol Brace Ruling May Be Trojan Horse For Biden Administration December 31st, 2020 Andy Hogue America’s 700,000 owners of pistol braces received a … The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) just announced that it is redefining a pistol that was approved during the Obama years, turning untold numbers of gun owners into felons over night. “If there’s one thing Americans are good at, it’s figuring out what’s legal and what’s not legal, and creating products that fit into that legal niche — that is truly American ingenuity,” Rathner said, of the innovation of pistol braces. However, the ATF might be Joe Biden’s best chance at having an impact on gun policy without involving Congress. w.ldAdInit.push({ On August 3, 2020, gun maker Q received a cease-and-desist letter from the agency regarding its Honeybadger AR pistol. Todd Rathner, the Executive Director of the NFA Freedom Alliance, told International Sportsman the entire situation demonstrates the flaws of the National Firearms Act and the power it places in unelected bureaucrats even 96 years after its initial passage. This guidance comes after a lot of quesitons as to when you could or could not put a vertical foregrip on an AR pistol. "Modern society will shame you for earning money, shame you for being happy, shame you for being raised well, shame you for having children, and ultimately, shame you for existing. With a Biden administration probable and a Republican majority in the Senate undetermined until the Georgia Runoffs on Jan. 5, the ATF could be passing the buck to the White House in hopes an executive order or legislative push could accomplish the same goal. This notice effectively affirms the subjective criteria ATF uses in determining whether a firearm is an NFA item or not (it is not a “new” directive, per se). Translation: if you want to keep your arm-brace-stabilized AR pistol that you have owned prior to December 18, 2020, you may be exempt from the NFA tax, but you will have to register the firearm via established NFA compliance protocols. “A law-abiding gun owner who wishes to comply with the law is never given an objective set of standards, such as whether their firearm with a brace is classified a short-barrel rifle or not,” Rathner said. This is a stark reversal of the ATF’s steady push toward changing rules and placing some AR pistols with stabilizer braces under the purview of the National Firearms Act (NFA) and/or Gun Control Act (GCA). On Wednesday, December 23, 2020, the NRA announced that the ATF had withdrawn the guidance for its proposed AR pistol reclassification: JUST IN: The ATF withdrew its guidance on pistol stabilizing braces. 17 Dec 2020 114 3:09 The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) will publish proposed regulations on AR pistols with stabilizer braces on December 18, 2020, and accept public comments on the proposals. Bradenton, Fla. (December 17, 2020) – SB Tactical® learned on December 16 of the ATF’s plan to publish their proposed ‘Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with Stabilizing Braces’ guidance on https://www.federalregister.gov/d/2020-27857, which will be open for comment on Friday, December 18, 2020 until December 31, 2020. AWR Hawkins is an award-winning Second Amendment columnist for Breitbart News and the writer/curator of Down Range with AWR Hawkins, a weekly newsletter focused on all things Second Amendment, also for Breitbart News. p = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; The ATF, evidently, is not indicating that the mere presence of a brace on a pistol automatically converts the firearm into one under the purview of the National Firearms Act." 2014: ATF rules against shouldering braces. Follow him on Twitter: @AWRHawkins. “And, special thanks to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Congressman Hudson for taking the lead in pushing ATF to rethink its arbitrary and unhelpful ‘guidance.’” You can still shoulder a pistol brace. j.id = i; Speculation aside, what we know for sure is that the ATF has to date been relatively quiet about their criteria for determining what is an NFA item, possibly to comply with the Donald Trump administration’s order that changes to all federal agency rules be printed in the Federal Register and subject to public comments. You can sign up to get Down Range at breitbart.com/downrange. The withdrawal of the guidance came hours after U.S. Rep. Richard Hudson (R-North Carolina) and 89 other Congress members sent a letter to the ATF demanding that the bureau “immediately take action to correct this injustice.” if (!checkUDM()) { The Q LLC Honey Badger pistol, which fires the .300 blackout cartridge, sports a barrel length under 16 inches and uses a pistol arm brace, which traditionally allowed a firearm to be classified as a pistol under ATF guidelines, even though it is visually similar to a rifle, according to the letter.. That’s a good start, but we still need gun owners and Second Amendment supporters to add their voice to the … While the ending of public comments and withdrawal of the guidance seems like a victory, the issue is still pending the Department of Justice review, according to the ATF statement. U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz announced on his podcast "Hot Takes with Matt Gaetz" the ATF is crafting new rules concerning pistol braces. “If you miss the barrel length by an inch this way or an inch that way, you risk a federal felony — it’s absurd,” Rathner said. … Unfortunately, I think this will be held over for a Biden administration and it will end up being worse for law-abiding gun owners. Pistol braces are one of the Agency’s top two concerns, along with 80% lower receivers, according to ATF Acting Director Regina Lombardo. ATF Continues Rogue Assault on Common Pistols, Rule of Law Established in 1975, the Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) is the "lobbying" arm of the National Rifle Association of America. For those that have not heard about the proposed rule changes, here’s an explanation of what it means from Cam Edwards of BearingArms.com The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) withdrew the guidance on its proposed AR pistol reclassification Wednesday. However, the ATF might be Joe Biden’s best chance at having an impact on gun policy without involving Congress. Therefore, it fell under the NFA, and all owners would need to register with the ATF. Gen. William Barr demanding ATF refrain from drafting the rules without Congressional purview. With a Biden administration probable and a Republican majority in the Senate undetermined until the Georgia Runoffs on Jan. 5, the ATF could be passing the buck to the White House in hopes an executive order or legislative push could accomplish the same goal. “There’s no question that ATF is a dysfunctional agency that has operated in the realm of patchwork. In a 16 page draft copy of proposed rulemaking/guidance specifying "Objective Factors for Classifying Stablizing Braces", the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has proposed entering into rulemaking to delineate the objective factors considered when "evaluating firearms with an attached stabilizing brace to determine whether … While the ending of public comments and withdrawal of the guidance seems like a victory, the issue is still pending the Department of Justice review, according to the ATF statement. However, the gift may be a Trojan horse we’re finding out closer to New Year’s Day. By Max McGuire / 10/08/2020 / Gun Rights, Today's Action Alerts The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) just announced that it is redefining a pistol that was approved during the Obama years, turning untold numbers of gun owners into felons over night. According to The Washington Free Beacon the proposal by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) could require millions of AR-15 pistols and similar firearms — which are designed with braces that strap on to a … } Gun Control Trojan Horse j.src = "//cdn2.lockerdomecdn.com/_js/ajs.js"; } 2nd AmendmentPoliticsATFDemocrat Gun Controlgun control. if (!checkUDM()) { ATF Pistol Brace Reversal Political Move, 60-Day Suspension of Honey Badger Decision, Photo by @the_official_q. Published in Bearing Arms By: Cam Edwards. However, the gift may be a Trojan horse we’re finding out closer to New Year’s Day. Throughout two presidential administrations, the ATF wavered on how to classify this innovation, as well as the maximum length for concealable barrels and what exactly constitutes “illegal shouldering.” See a recap here. U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The … But having a checklist of 10 factors, some of which may apply, and some may not, and leaving that to be decided on the spot, that is too unpredictable and nearly impossible for any law-abiding gun owner to comply with.”. It opens up the possibility of more aggressive action being taken by the incoming Biden administration. "We understand that ATF is currently considering restricting one arm brace model owned by over 700,000 Americans," Congressman Gaetz writes along with six other members of … We've got you covered! The leadership at the ATF almost assuredly wishes to enhance firearm regulation and the incoming Presidential administration is the most rabidly anti-gun in American history. Most everyone agrees that the ATF is in trouble from their checkered past to the new regulations over accessories like bump stocks. They are neither designed nor intended to be fired from the shoulder. googletag.display('wpdev-inline-top'); We don't recommend shouldering your brace all the time, according to the ATF's vague language. However, the proliferation of pistol braces eventually caused them to (somewhat) see the light and, in 2019, issued a new memorandum, which they declared the “final ruling.” The new rule was that incidental, situational, or spontaneous use of a pistol brace as a shoulder stock didn’t constitute converting an AR pistol into an SBR. Upon further consultation with the Department of Justice and the Office of the Deputy Attorney General, ATF is withdrawing, pending further Department of Justice review, the notice and request for comments entitled “Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with ‘Stabilizing Braces’,” that was published on December 18, 2020. Reach him at awrhawkins@breitbart.com. … My guess is this is far from the end of the matter,” Rathner added. Tiger Woods Injured in Serious Car Accident. The argument was that shouldering a pistol brace would make your pistol an unregistered short-barreled rifle. So, the ATF released a statement that said shouldering a pistol brace would make your pistol an SBR, which is illegal: "Consequently, the attachment of the SB-15 brace to an AR-type pistol alone; would not change the classification of the pistol to an SBR. December 23, 2020 Ryan Morgan On Wednesday night the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) withdrew a proposed guidance that would have reclassified millions of AR-15 style pistols and other weapons with braces that stabilize a user’s wrist when firing, to short-barreled rifles, which are much more heavily regulated. (function(w, d, s, i) { October 26, 2020 Why a Former Employee Testified Against the ATF in a Pistol Brace Case When a disabled veteran put a cane tip on the end of a pistol brace, the ATF went after him, compelling a former employee to deliver expert testimony. This article originally appeared in International Sportsman. Score one for the vox populi — for now, at least. It is unusual for information about talks between a … “If there’s one thing Americans are good at, it’s figuring out what’s legal and what’s not legal, and creating products that fit into that legal niche — that is truly American ingenuity,” Rathner said, of the innovation of pistol braces. j.async = true; Proposed guidance regulating AR-15 pistols is touching off anger among Second Amendment activists and sparking controversy. if (!d.getElementById(i)) { Published in Bearing Arms By: Cam Edwards. Pistol braces became a favorite among gun owners with disabilities who find it difficult to handle and fire a rifle of conventional length. Speculation aside, what we know for sure is that the ATF has to date been relatively quiet about their criteria for determining what is an NFA item, possibly to comply with the Donald Trump administration’s order that changes to all federal agency rules be printed in the Federal Register and subject to public comments. The ATF has announced new guidance on how it will determine the overall length of AR pistols and what does or does not enter into NFA territory when is comes to pistols utilizing a stabilizing brace along with other accessories. As of Tuesday afternoon, the Federal Register is showing 21,444 public comments on its proposed rules for firearms with pistol stabilizing braces. AR Pistol Brace Confusion. He articulated plans to restructure the ATF and other Justice Department agencies to “most-effectively secure our gun laws,” adding plans to secure efficient funding for the Department of Justice to “effectively enforce our existing gun laws, increase the frequency of inspections of firearms dealers, and repeal riders that get in the way of that work.”. In 2012, the pistol brace took the shooting community by storm as it gave those wishing to avoid the otherwise-required federal paperwork, or who prefer a way to legally build carbines with barrels less than 16 inches, a cost-effective and perfectly legal option. November 10th, 2020, during an ATF conference call, Acting Director Regina Lombardo told those in attendance that the anti-gun Biden transition team has reached out to the ATF to get the agency’s “top priorities”. In 2017, the ATF reversed their opinion, saying use of an unmodified arm brace as a buttstock isn't illegal. Score one for the vox populi — for now, at least. “And, special thanks to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and Congressman Hudson for taking the lead in pushing ATF to rethink its arbitrary and unhelpful ‘guidance.’”. But for now, the ATF is playing it safe by punting. ATF Pistol Brace Reversal Political Move, 60-Day Suspension of Honey Badger Decision, Photo by @the_official_q. America’s 700,000 owners of pistol braces received a gift from an unlikely source the day before Christmas Eve. Throughout two presidential administrations, the ATF wavered on how to classify this innovation, as well as the maximum length for concealable barrels and what exactly constitutes “illegal shouldering.” See a recap here. } The comments process can be fierce and could draw more attention than what the agency would prefer. But for now, the ATF is playing it safe by punting. 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