How America is Not Complying with the Pistol Brace Rule. Even When You Use the Correct Math.

Published on June 5, 2023
Duration: 5:02

This expert analysis from Washington Gun Law revisits the ATF's pistol brace rule, correcting previous mathematical errors to demonstrate a significantly low compliance rate, estimated to be around 2.6%. The host, William Kirk, emphasizes that even with conservative estimates and accounting for potential reconfigurations, the vast majority of firearm owners are not complying with the rule. He highlights that legal injunctions further reduce the number of firearms subject to the rule, reinforcing the overall non-compliance.

Quick Summary

The ATF's pistol brace rule has an estimated compliance rate of only 2.6%. This low figure is based on corrected calculations comparing registered firearms to the estimated number of eligible firearms, with legal injunctions further reducing the scope of the rule.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro and Previous Video Correction
  2. 01:02Recalculating Compliance Rate
  3. 01:49Correcting Mathematical Error
  4. 02:31Compliance Rate Analysis
  5. 03:37Exemptions and Overall Non-Compliance
  6. 04:18Call to Action and Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on corrected calculations, the estimated compliance rate for the ATF's pistol brace rule is approximately 2.6%. This figure is derived from the number of registered firearms compared to the estimated number of eligible firearms that should have been registered.

Why is the compliance rate for the pistol brace rule so low?

The low compliance rate is attributed to several factors, including the vast number of firearms potentially affected, the complexity of the rule, and significant legal injunctions that exempt many individuals from its requirements.

Which organizations have filed injunctions against the ATF's pistol brace rule?

Injunctions against the pistol brace rule have been filed by organizations such as the Firearms Policy Coalition, Gun Owners of America, and the Second Amendment Foundation, along with various named plaintiffs.

What was the mathematical error in previous discussions about pistol brace rule compliance?

A previous calculation misstated the compliance rate as 0.025 percent. The corrected calculation, based on 255,162 registrations out of an estimated 10 million eligible firearms, yields approximately 2.6 percent.

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