Proposed Criteria for Braces

[HCM]

Or could they just define anything as a stock, which is where this is headed?

No. ATF is bound by precedent and the administrative procedures act like any other government agency and they have previously issued guidance that braces are “accessories.” By legal definition stocks are an integral part of the firearm, while accessories are not an integral part of the gun. This guidance was part of the guidance which clarified how OAL is measured when “other” firearms became popular.

[WobblyPossum]

I’m still trying to figure out what kind of iron sights a pistol is allowed to have if “rifle style sights” are bad, flip up sights are bad, and no sights are bad.

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I’m still trying to figure out what kind of iron sights a pistol is allowed to have if “rifle style sights” are bad, flip up sights are bad, and no sights are bad.

https://www.hightowerarmory.com/HTA-...Base_p_53.html paired with your favorite Glock sights.

[Totem Polar]

I remember a long time ago the standard for a pistol build was a receiver extension with a foam covering, something like this
https://phase5wsi.com/ar-15-pistol-b...pad-cover.html

Stevie Wonder could see all this coming, as did all of us here. We will see how this goes in the short term; in the meantime, I have that exact foam piece in a little baggy next to the DDPDW, because, reasons.

[Casual Friday]

So if the prerequisites are 64+ ounces and maximum length of 26" inches, wouldn't that make a 12.5" AR completely ineligible for "braced handgun" status?

Over 26" with a barrel of less than 16" and it is classified as a firearm, not a pistol or rifle.

[BillSWPA]

I’m still trying to figure out what kind of iron sights a pistol is allowed to have if “rifle style sights” are bad, flip up sights are bad, and no sights are bad.

An unmagnified red dot should be fine.


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[GJM]

I haven't seen this much ambiguity since the last two times Foley fiddled with the Carry Optics rules.

[WDR]

More confusing and complicated rules allowing them to make anyone a criminal based upon their discretion.

This is the real reason for their new "rules"...

[littlejerry]

Over 26" with a barrel of less than 16" and it is classified as a firearm, not a pistol or rifle.

So I guess the natural question is how does firearm+brace fit into the equation.

[Casual Friday]

So I guess the natural question is how does firearm+brace fit into the equation.

That depends on if the brace can pass the 72 pt ATF worksheet. If it doesn't, it's an unregistered SBR.