The ATF Rule That No One is Complying With

Published on June 3, 2023
Duration: 8:01

This analysis, presented by William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, details the widespread non-compliance with the ATF's pistol brace rule. With an estimated 3 to 40 million braced firearms in circulation, only approximately 255,162 were registered under the amnesty program, representing a mere 0.025% compliance rate. The video highlights ongoing legal challenges, including injunctions benefiting members of specific gun rights organizations, and anticipates potential rulings on the rule's legitimacy.

Quick Summary

The ATF pistol brace rule has seen widespread non-compliance, with only an estimated 0.025% of braced firearms being registered under the amnesty program. This low compliance rate is highlighted amidst ongoing legal challenges and injunctions that affect enforcement for members of various gun rights organizations.

Chapters

  1. 00:07Pistol Brace Rule Compliance Overview
  2. 00:41Number Crunching Compliance with ATF Rule
  3. 00:59ATF's Pistol Brace Rule Overview
  4. 01:21Statistics on Pistol Brace Registration
  5. 02:02Mass Non-Compliance with the Rule
  6. 02:41Estimates for Braced Firearms
  7. 03:14Firearms Eligible for Registration
  8. 04:00Amnesty Registration Compliance Percentage
  9. 04:23Injunctions: Mock v. Garland
  10. 04:33Injunctions: SAF v. ATF
  11. 04:48Injunctions: Texas v. ATF
  12. 05:20Litigation Development
  13. 06:10Case on Expedited Review
  14. 06:56Mass Non-Compliance Explained
  15. 07:22Contact Information

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The compliance rate for the ATF's pistol brace rule's amnesty registration is extremely low, estimated at approximately 0.025%. This is based on around 255,162 registered firearms compared to an estimated 3 to 40 million braced firearms in circulation.

What were the options provided by the ATF regarding the pistol brace rule?

The ATF offered four options: surrender the firearm, destroy it, reconfigure it to no longer be considered a pistol with a brace, or register it under the amnesty program by the May 31st deadline.

Are there any legal challenges to the ATF's pistol brace rule?

Yes, there are significant legal challenges. Injunctions have been granted in cases like Mock v. Garland, SAF v. ATF, and Texas v. ATF, which provide relief from enforcement for members of specific gun rights organizations.

What is the estimated number of braced firearms in the United States?

Estimates for the number of braced firearms in the United States vary widely, ranging from 3 to 7 million according to ATF estimates, and 10 to 40 million according to the Congressional Research Service. A conservative estimate used is 20 million.

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