Time's Up. Here Are Your 4 Options for ATF's Pistol Brace Rule (+ One More . . . )
This guide, presented by William Kirk, President of Washington Gun Law, outlines the critical options for complying with the ATF's Pistol Brace Rule (Final Rule 2021R-08F) by the May 31st deadline. It details four primary compliance paths: destroying the firearm, surrendering it to the ATF, reconfiguring it to no longer fall under the rule (e.g., by increasing barrel length or removing the brace), or registering it as a Short-Barreled Rifle (SBR) via the eForm 1 amnesty. The guide also warns of the severe penalties associated with non-compliance, including significant prison time and fines, and references relevant state laws like RCW 9.41.190.











