ATF Admits It Made An Error AND When The Pistol Brace Final Rule Will Begin!

Published on January 27, 2023
Duration: 6:20

This video from Guns & Gadgets provides critical updates regarding the ATF's pistol brace final rule. It clarifies the official publication date in the Federal Register as January 31st, 2023, and the subsequent deadline for compliance on May 31st, 2023. The segment also addresses and corrects misinformation previously disseminated by the ATF concerning the possession of NFA items, emphasizing the importance of accurate legal understanding.

Quick Summary

The ATF's final rule on pistol braces is set to be published in the Federal Register on January 31st, 2023, with a compliance deadline of May 31st, 2023. The ATF has also corrected previous misinformation regarding NFA item possession, clarifying that a non-owner can possess or shoot an NFA item if the registered owner is present and the individual is not prohibited from owning firearms.

Chapters

  1. 00:06Introduction and ATF Update
  2. 00:26Sponsor: Lear Capital
  3. 01:40Pistol Brace Final Rule Publication Date
  4. 02:14ATF Publication Date Confirmed
  5. 02:37Day 120: May 31st Deadline
  6. 02:58ATF Corrects NFA Misinformation
  7. 03:15Incorrect eForms FAQ Clarified
  8. 04:00ATF Response to FAQ Error
  9. 05:12Importance of Continued Legal Education

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the ATF's final rule on pistol braces be published?

The ATF has confirmed that the final rule concerning pistol braces is planned for publication in the Federal Register on January 31st, 2023. This official publication is a critical step before any legal challenges can be initiated.

What is the compliance deadline for the ATF's pistol brace rule?

The deadline for compliance with the ATF's final pistol brace rule is May 31st, 2023. This provides a window of approximately four months between the rule's publication and the date by which actions must be taken.

Did the ATF make an error regarding NFA item possession rules?

Yes, the ATF's eForms FAQ initially contained incorrect information about NFA item possession. It wrongly stated only registered owners could possess or shoot NFA items in their presence. This has since been corrected by the ATF.

How does the ATF's corrected NFA possession rule work?

The ATF clarified that if the registered owner is present, there is generally no issue with someone else possessing or shooting an NFA item, provided that individual is not otherwise prohibited from owning such items.

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