Description
The BATFE (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives) recently released information on how they will be determining the legality of Pistol Stabilizing Braces and whether they should fall within the National Firearms Act. There are countless concerning angles to this topic, but we will try to get straight to the point.
The most recent notice outlines criteria that are judged purely on subjective determinations as opposed to definitive statements that clearly identify what does or does not constitute a legal configuration of a braced firearm. This leaves both firearms manufacturers and owners at the mercy of ad hoc judgement of the BATFE. It allows for case by case determinations by individual agents in which no manufacturer or gun owner, let alone the agent themselves, can reasonably know what is legal or illegal.
We urge you to review the BATFE’s most recent proposal, get informed, and take immediate action.
**WHAT CAN YOU DO?**
First and foremost, visit the link below and comment by January 4, 2021. This topic is currently open for comment on the Federal Register. It has been conveniently opened for comment over the holiday season and is a very short 14 day window. ***Keep comments professional and double check all information as improper comments will be discarded.***
[**Please read how to submit an effective public comment as shitposts will only hurt our cause.**](https://www.boundless.com/immigration-resources/how-to-submit-public-comment/)
State why the ATF should or should not do whatever, support that with something more than “muh rights/2nd amendment/constitution/god”, and suggest an alternative action.
>*Most gun owners, like myself, are law abiding citizens. We go to work, take care of our families, and do our best to comply with the law. The problem is that the law keeps changing or at least the interpretation of said law. Especially when the political climate changes. I know the BATFE has a job to do. And i know there are bad guys you are trying to catch but most of the time it ends up just hurting the average Joe trying to life his life, take care of his family, chase happiness. I ask y’all to reconsider the classifacation of stabilizing braces making them SBR’s and make the rules for them direct, clear, and understandable for the average person. Please remember we are Americans like you are. Thank you!*
Comments like this are more effective and compelling rather than
>*Shall not be infringed does not mean infringing via “rule” or “definition” changes at a whim depending on the political climate. It means SHALL. NOT. BE. INFRINGED. The proposed rule change is unconstitutional. I do not support this action.*
**ATF NOTICE YOU ARE COMMENTING ON**
*Objective Factors for Classifying Weapons with “Stabilizing Braces” ATF Public Notice*
www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/12/18/2020-27857/objective-factors-for-classifying-weapons-with-stabilizing-braces
**SUBMISSION GUIDELINES**
>*All submissions received must include the agency name and docket number (ATF 2020R-10). All properly completed comments received will be posted without change to the Federal eRulemaking portal, www.regulations.gov, including any personal information provided. For detailed instructions on submitting comments and additional information on the rulemaking process, see the “Public Participation” heading of the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section of this document.*
>>***1. Be legible and appear in minimum 12-point font size (.17 inches);***
>>***2. Be 8 1/2″ x 11″ paper;***
>>***3. Be signed and contain the commenter’s complete first and last name and full mailing address; and***
>>***4. Be no more than five pages long.***
SHARE this information with everyone you know. This determination has an impact well outside Pistol Stabilizing Braces. It affects us all.
Write your local and state representatives and tell them you do not support this type of action.
Support the Firearms Regulatory Accountability Coalition (FRAC) www.fracaction.org
**Link to submit public comments.**
**https://beta.regulations.gov/document/ATF-2020-0001-0001**
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