Videos tagged with Federal Rulemaking Process

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals vacated the ATF's final rule reclassifying pistols with stabilizing braces as short-barreled rifles. The ruling cited the ATF's failure to adhere to the Administrative Procedure Act's notice and comment requirements, deeming the final rule an unlawful overreach. This decision impacts millions of braced firearm owners and highlights the importance of procedural fairness in regulatory actions.