Open Letter from ATF On The Redesign Of ‘Stabilizing Braces’ When Used with Handguns

The Firearms and Ammunition Technology Division (FATD), Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has received inquiries from the public concerning the proper use of devices recently marketed as “stabilizing braces.” These devices are described as “a shooter’s aid that is designed to improve the single-handed shooting performance of buffer tube equipped pistols.” The device…

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ATF Changes or ‘Clarifies’ Rules for 80% Receiver Blank Building

Orchid Advisors has received direct confirmation from the ATF that the first ruling of 2015 has been issued. It is titled “2015-1 Manufacturing and Gunsmithing” and is intended to clarify the former ATF Ruling, 2010-10. Pages 5 and 6 of the new ruling state, “…any person (including any corporation or other legal entity) engaged in…

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Newly Uncovered Memo Shows How Holder Got Prepped to Mislead the American People on Fast & Furious

Former CBS reporter Sharyl Attkisson on Saturday posted 2011 email correspondence between attorney general Eric Holder and communications adviser Matthew Miller on how to best manipulate press coverage of the Fast and Furious gun-walking scandal. (President Obama withheld the email under executive privilege but it was recently released as a result of a lawsuit filed…

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