Texas, Your State is Awesome ... But Just Not This Awesome.

Published on June 5, 2023
Duration: 5:06

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law clarifies an injunction related to the ATF's final rule on pistol braces. The injunction, stemming from the State of Texas v ATF case, primarily benefits members of Gun Owners of America, Firearms Policy Coalition, and the Second Amendment Foundation, as well as individuals employed by the state of Texas or its agencies. Simply residing in Texas does not grant this injunctive relief.

Quick Summary

A preliminary injunction in the State of Texas v ATF case provides relief from the ATF's pistol brace rule for private plaintiffs, their members, and Texas state employees. Membership in GOA, FPC, or SAF also grants this protection. Simply residing in Texas is not sufficient for this specific injunctive relief.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Correction
  2. 00:48Correcting the Record on Texas Injunction
  3. 01:14Speaker's Affection for Texas
  4. 01:36State of Texas v ATF Case Details
  5. 01:51Reading the Court Order Verbatim
  6. 02:24Plain English Explanation of Relief
  7. 02:46Who is Covered by the Injunction
  8. 03:00Texas State Employee Statistics
  9. 03:34Total Individuals Covered
  10. 03:51Who is NOT Covered
  11. 04:04Compliance with the Rule
  12. 04:20Final Thoughts for Texas
  13. 04:30Contacting Washington Gun Law
  14. 04:43Concluding Remarks

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is covered by the preliminary injunction in the State of Texas v ATF case regarding the pistol brace rule?

The preliminary injunction covers the private plaintiffs in the case, their current members and resident family members, and individuals employed directly by the state of Texas or its agencies. Membership in organizations like GOA, FPC, or SAF also grants this relief.

Does simply living in Texas grant relief from the ATF's pistol brace rule?

No, simply residing in Texas does not automatically grant injunctive relief from the ATF's pistol brace rule. The relief is specifically tied to being a member of certain organizations or being employed by the state of Texas.

What is the status of the preliminary injunction related to the pistol brace rule in Texas?

The preliminary injunction is in effect pending the resolution of an expedited appeal in the case Mock v Garland. It was granted in the State of Texas v ATF case.

Which organizations' members are covered by the Texas pistol brace rule injunction?

Members of Gun Owners of America (GOA), Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC), and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) are covered by the preliminary injunction regarding the ATF's pistol brace rule.

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