Say Goodbye to These ATF Rules

Published on May 4, 2026
Duration: 10:23

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law TV discusses the repeal of several ATF rules. He explains the implications of the pistol brace rule repeal, the potential impact of changes to the 'engaged in business' definition, the bump stock rule repeal in light of the Cargill v. Garland decision, and the rescission of the Youth Handgun Safety Act notice. Kirk emphasizes that while some rules are being removed, underlying federal statutes may still apply, and state laws remain critical.

Quick Summary

The ATF is repealing several rules, including the pistol brace rule, aspects of the 'engaged in business' definition, the bump stock rule, and the Youth Handgun Safety Act notice. While the pistol brace rule is gone, existing SBR definitions may still apply. The 'engaged in business' changes could affect private sellers, and the bump stock repeal follows a Supreme Court decision.

Chapters

  1. 00:01Introduction: ATF Rules Update
  2. 00:44ATF Director Confirmation & New Rules
  3. 01:44Repeal of the Pistol Brace Rule
  4. 02:22Pistol Braces and Short-Barreled Rifles
  5. 03:00What Pistol Brace Repeal Means for Owners
  6. 03:59Repeal of the Engaged in Business Rule
  7. 04:40Impact of Engaged in Business Rule Changes
  8. 05:51Repeal of the Bump Stock Rule
  9. 06:06Machine Gun Definition & Cargill v. Garland
  10. 07:07State Bans on Rapid-Fire Devices
  11. 07:28Removal of Youth Handgun Safety Act Notice
  12. 08:06Summary of Repealed Rules
  13. 08:23Contact Washington Gun Law
  14. 09:09Right to Bear Arms Back You Service

Frequently Asked Questions

What ATF rules are being repealed?

Several ATF rules are being repealed, including the pistol brace rule, provisions of the 'engaged in business' definition, the bump stock rule, and the Youth Handgun Safety Act notice. These changes aim to modernize regulations or roll back previous measures.

Does repealing the pistol brace rule mean all pistol-braced firearms are no longer SBRs?

No, the repeal of the pistol brace rule does not automatically exempt all pistol-braced firearms from being classified as Short-Barreled Rifles (SBRs). Existing federal definitions of rifles and SBRs under 18 U.S. Code Section 921 A7 and A8 still apply.

What was the 'engaged in business' rule issue?

The previous 'engaged in business' rule had a broad definition of 'predominantly earn profit' that could have required even occasional private firearm sellers to obtain an FFL, potentially leading to felony charges without a license.

Why is the bump stock rule being repealed?

The bump stock rule is being repealed by removing specific language from the ATF's machine gun definition. This action is a direct response to the Supreme Court's ruling in the case of Cargill v. Garland.

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