OMG! THE SIG BRACE IS LEGAL AGAIN - The Legal Brief!

Published on April 25, 2017
Duration: 5:52

This legal brief from The Gun Collective, presented by Adam Kraut, clarifies the ATF's stance on the legality of shouldering firearms equipped with stabilizing braces. It explains that incidental shouldering of a brace does not constitute a redesign making a firearm an illegal Short Barreled Rifle (SBR), provided the brace itself is not modified or reconfigured for use as a shoulder stock. The ATF's position, particularly concerning SB Tactical's analysis, emphasizes that affirmative steps to permanently affix or undermine the brace's functionality as a brace are what trigger NFA purview.

Quick Summary

The ATF has clarified that incidentally shouldering a firearm with a stabilizing brace does not constitute a redesign making it an illegal Short Barreled Rifle (SBR), provided the brace itself is not modified or reconfigured for use as a shoulder stock.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: ATF Brace Announcement
  2. 00:19Sharps Bros AR Receivers
  3. 00:41NRA Annual Meeting Announcement
  4. 00:57ATF Open Letter & SBRs (2015)
  5. 01:22ATF Clarification & SB Tactical
  6. 01:51ATF's New Letter: Redesign Interpretation
  7. 02:29ATF Rejects SB Tactical Analysis
  8. 03:10Redesign and NFA Purview Explained
  9. 03:27Affirmative Steps & Brace Configuration
  10. 03:57ATF's Current Interpretation on Braces
  11. 04:08Bottom Line: January 2015 Letter Corrected
  12. 05:03Conclusion & Social Media

Frequently Asked Questions

Is shouldering a SIG brace now legal?

Yes, according to the ATF's clarified stance, incidentally shouldering a firearm equipped with a stabilizing brace does not automatically make it an illegal Short Barreled Rifle (SBR), provided the brace itself has not been modified or reconfigured.

What constitutes a 'redesign' of a firearm with a brace?

A redesign occurs when affirmative steps are taken to configure the brace for use as a shoulder stock, such as permanently affixing it to the buffer tube or undermining its function as a brace. Simply firing from the shoulder without modification is not considered a redesign.

Did the ATF change its mind about stabilizing braces?

The ATF has clarified its analytical framework. While previous interpretations, like the January 2015 open letter, suggested incidental shouldering could be a redesign, the current position emphasizes that modification or reconfiguration of the brace is key to triggering NFA purview.

What is the role of SB Tactical in the ATF's brace ruling?

SB Tactical played a crucial role by providing analysis to the ATF regarding their products. They argued that the 'use' of a brace, even from the shoulder, does not inherently constitute a redesign of the firearm, influencing the ATF's clarified position.

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