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Thread: BATFE reverses itself again re: shouldering pistol braces

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    BATFE reverses itself again re: shouldering pistol braces

    https://www.sb-tactical.com/blog/sb-...lizing-braces/

    Saint Petersburg, Fla. (April, 25, 2017) – SB Tactical™, inventors and manufacturers of the Pistol Stabilizing Brace®, is excited to announce that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (BATFE) has issued SB Tactical a reversal letter containing a sensible clarification of the Bureau’s position on the lawful use of SB Tactical braces.

    The new clarification of opinion letter states, “an NFA firearm has not necessarily been made when the device is not reconfigured for use as a shoulder stock – even if the attached firearm happens to be fired from the shoulder. To the extent that the January 2015 Open Letter implied or has been construed to hold that incidental, sporadic, or situational “use” of an arm-brace (in its original approved configuration) equipped firearm from a firing position at or near the shoulder was sufficient to constitute “redesign,” such interpretations are incorrect and not consistent with ATF’s interpretation of the statute or the manner in which it has historically been enforced.”

    SB Tactical, along with the law offices of Mark Barnes & Associates, have worked tirelessly for more than two years to correct what they believed to be an inaccurate interpretation of “redesign,” related to the Pistol Stabilizing Brace. “It has always been our belief that the addition of our Pistol Stabilizing Brace benefits shooters, both disabled and able-bodied, and that neither strapping it to your arm nor shouldering a brace equipped pistol would constitute ‘redesign’ of a pistol to a NFA firearm”, said Alex Bosco, inventor, founder and CEO of SB Tactical. “We are strongly encouraged by the ATF’s reversal of opinion and commend their willingness to continually review policy, including their own opinions, to ensure public safety and the fulfillment of their mission.”
    Last edited by HCM; 04-24-2017 at 10:54 PM.

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    Even though I don't have any immediate plans to buy a brace equipped pistol, this is Awesome!!!

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    Huh...guess it's "legal" again to do something I've been doing every time I shoot my AR pistol. Come at me ATF.
    Shoot more, post less...

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    This is what, the third decision they've rendered on these things and the second unique position they've taken? Living one bureaucrat's decision away from a felony is yet another example of why sensible reform of the NFA is needed.

    At a minimum, the SBR and SBS provisions should be re-written to reflect now-common configurations.

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    Well...

    Seeing as how they could not redefine words in the English language to suite their needs, it is about time they reversed it. I am sure there was a little bit of guidance from the current admin.

    Baby steps are good.

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    I'll take it
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    SO THIS IS NOW NOT-UNLEGAL?!?!


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    So I guess I will be building a pistol lower again with my sig gen 1 brace.

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    If you read the whole letter on the last page it states:

    "Similarly, an item that functions as a stock if attached to a handgun in a manner that serves the purpose of allowing the firearm to be fired from the shoulder may result in "making" a short barreled rifle, even if the attachment isn't permanent."

    So the clarification letter clarified nothing. To me this still suggests that if you use a brace as a stock and through some unlikely series of events it comes to the wrong person's attention, you could be in trouble. Not worth it in my book.
    Last edited by Ed L; 04-25-2017 at 01:04 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed L View Post
    So the clarification letter clarified nothing.
    Par for the ATF course. At best, it's legal for now.
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