Biden's ATF Says Gun Owners Have 120 Days To Comply With New Pistol Brace Ruling

Published on January 15, 2023
Duration: 7:08

Colion Noir, an attorney and Second Amendment advocate, breaks down the ATF's new ruling reclassifying pistols with stabilizing braces as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs). Gun owners have 120 days to comply by registering, modifying, surrendering, or destroying their firearms. The ruling introduces new subjective criteria for classification and is criticized for potentially criminalizing millions of law-abiding citizens.

Quick Summary

The ATF has reclassified pistols with stabilizing braces as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs), requiring gun owners to comply within 120 days of publication in the Federal Register. Options include registration, brace removal, barrel extension, surrender, or destruction, with non-compliance leading to felony charges.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Pistol Brace Ruling Overview
  2. 01:23ATF Policy Reversal and Compliance
  3. 02:21New Classification Standards
  4. 03:25Marketing and Community Usage Factors
  5. 04:18Impact on Gun Owners
  6. 06:15Call to Action and Second Amendment

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's new ruling on pistol braces?

The ATF has finalized a new regulation reclassifying pistols with stabilizing braces as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs). This means they are now subject to NFA regulations, requiring registration and potentially a tax stamp.

How long do gun owners have to comply with the ATF pistol brace ruling?

Gun owners have 120 days to comply with the ATF's new pistol brace ruling, starting from the date the regulation is published in the Federal Register.

What are the compliance options for firearms affected by the ATF pistol brace ruling?

Compliance options include registering the firearm as an SBR, removing the brace, attaching a 16-inch or longer barrel, surrendering the weapon to the ATF, or destroying it.

What criteria does the ATF use to reclassify firearms with braces?

The ATF now considers if a firearm is designed or modified to be fired from the shoulder. Factors include surface area for shouldering, length of pull, and the presence of optics that require rifle-like eye relief.

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