Pistol Brace Creator Talks w/The Gun Collective about ATF Flip Flopping

Published on December 17, 2020
Duration: 51:23

This video features Alex Bosco of SB Tactical discussing the ATF's evolving stance on pistol braces. Bosco details the company's history of compliance and engagement with the ATF, highlighting a perceived lack of clear standards and consistent regulatory direction. The discussion emphasizes the potential impact of new ATF guidance on firearm commerce and the importance of public comment periods for shaping regulations.

Quick Summary

The ATF's recent request for comment on pistol braces is viewed by SB Tactical as an attempt to redefine pistols and potentially trigger large-scale firearm registration. The company highlights years of engagement with the ATF, emphasizing a past understanding that consistent brace technology did not require re-approval, a position now seemingly reversed, causing significant industry concern.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Guest Introduction
  2. 00:42SB Tactical and Alex Bosco's Background
  3. 02:12ATF's Request for Comment on Pistol Braces
  4. 02:52History of ATF Engagement and Compliance Efforts
  5. 04:06The 2015 and 2017 ATF Letters
  6. 05:15Developing Standards with the ATF
  7. 06:04ATF's Stance on Consistent Technology
  8. 07:24Cease and Desist Letter and 'ATF Compliant' Term
  9. 08:10Potential Lawsuits and Legal Strategy
  10. 09:16Shift in ATF Behavior and Document Submissions
  11. 10:07The ATF's Attempt to Ban Braces and Registration Concerns
  12. 11:08Frustration with ATF's Shifting Positions
  13. 11:42What Can Citizens Do? Call to Action
  14. 12:33SB Tactical's Statement and Comment Period
  15. 13:09Analysis of ATF's Footnote and Comment Period Length
  16. 14:38Critique of ATF's Guidance Document
  17. 15:16SB Tactical's Fight and Legal Action Plans
  18. 16:14Pushing the Issue Up the Chain in Washington
  19. 17:14Involvement of NRA and Other Organizations
  20. 18:01Critique of the ATF Document's Lack of Clarity
  21. 19:39Document's Intent to Stop Commerce
  22. 20:26Offensive and Obscene Nature of ATF's Actions
  23. 21:08Customer List and Data Privacy Concerns
  24. 23:08Misleading Information and ATF's Holistic Approach
  25. 24:41Vagueness of the ATF Document and Public Frustration
  26. 25:25Mass Non-Compliance and Its Potential Effect
  27. 26:03ATF's Document Lacks Force of Law but Aims to Stop Commerce
  28. 27:29Confusion Created by ATF's Document
  29. 28:08Regina Lombardo's Role and Political Motivation
  30. 29:04Ramifications of ATF Letters on Businesses and Employees
  31. 30:14Customer List Concerns and Data Wiping
  32. 32:07Should Other Manufacturers Erase Customer Bases?
  33. 33:45Tough Situation for Companies Regarding Customer Data
  34. 35:25Community Fight Against the ATF
  35. 35:31Option to Remove Yourself from SB Tactical's Lists
  36. 36:21Fighting Tooth and Nail for Information
  37. 38:12Matt Gaetz's Stance on ATF Overreach
  38. 38:56Timeline of Awareness of the ATF Letter
  39. 39:19DOJ Involvement and ATF's Influence
  40. 41:25ATF's Lack of Orthotics/Prosthetics Expertise
  41. 42:24ATF's Claims About Firearm Lethality
  42. 43:04Personal Story of Brace Use for Disabled Son
  43. 43:32How Citizens Can Fight Alongside SB Tactical
  44. 44:17Call to Action: Support FRAC Action
  45. 44:49Support Gun Rights Organizations
  46. 45:07ATF's Document is Obscene and Offensive
  47. 46:10ATF Has Gone Rogue
  48. 46:34Support NRA, GOA, NAGER, FPC
  49. 47:02Commenting on the ATF Rule: Name and Address Required
  50. 47:48Writing Cogent Comments to the ATF
  51. 48:03Alex Bosco's First Public Interview on This Document
  52. 48:49Fight This as a Community
  53. 49:17Where is the Line in the Sand?
  54. 49:36Final Thoughts and Call to Action
  55. 50:02People Working Behind Enemy Lines
  56. 50:59Quote: We must indeed all hang together...
  57. 51:10Conclusion and Future Content

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's current action regarding pistol braces?

The ATF has issued a request for comment on pistol braces, which SB Tactical interprets as an attempt to redefine what constitutes a pistol and reclassify firearms equipped with these accessories. This action has raised concerns about potential firearm registration and impacts on commerce.

What is SB Tactical's history with the ATF concerning pistol braces?

SB Tactical claims they have consistently engaged with the ATF for years, spending millions on legal counsel. They state the ATF previously assured them that as long as brace technology remained consistent, resubmission wasn't necessary, a stance that appears to have changed.

What are the concerns about the ATF's new pistol brace guidance document?

The primary concerns are the document's vagueness, lack of clear metrics, and the significantly shortened two-week public comment period. Critics argue it's designed to stop commerce and create confusion, rather than provide clarity, and could lead to widespread firearm registration.

What can citizens do to fight against the ATF's proposed pistol brace regulations?

Citizens are urged to submit cogent comments during the ATF's public comment period. They are also encouraged to support organizations like FRAC Action through donations to fund legal challenges and to contact their elected officials and gun rights advocacy groups.

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