ATF Brace Ban For Dummies: 5 Things the ATF Wants You to Do
Firearms instructor John G. Johnson explains the ATF's new ruling on pistol braces (2021R8), which could reclassify millions of firearms as illegal. He outlines five options for compliance: removing the brace, extending the barrel to 16 inches, destroying the firearm, turning it in, or converting it to an SBR via Form 499. Johnson advises caution regarding adjustable buffer tubes and emphasizes the potential legal ramifications.













