Amicus Brief Filed Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule

Republican Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn filed an amicus brief that states the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) new pistol brace rule infringes on the Second Amendment. The Daily Caller first obtained the briefing, which was officially filed Feb. 27 in the United States District Court for the District of North Dakota. Blackburn…

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SAF Challenges Brace Rule

The Second Amendment Foundation today filed an amended federal complaint challenging the Biden administration’s new “Arm Brace Rule,” accusing the government of violating the Administrative Procedures Act, the Second Amendment and the Due Process Clause of the 14th Amendment. Joining SAF in this legal action are Rainier Arms, LLC and two private citizens, Samuel Walley…

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Deeper View Into The ATF Brace Rule

Pistol braces are very basic devices which allow the shooter to press a pistol against their arm for increased stability. They have been legal to buy and use since 2012 and have been extremely popular. Late last Friday afternoon (conveniently before a holiday weekend) the ATF released new rules concerning pistol stabilizing braces. The new…

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H.R.374 (Abolish The ATF) Introduced

Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., introduced a bill to eliminate the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) following a controversial ruling that tightens regulations on pistol stabilizing braces. The ATF issued its final rule Friday that will treat guns with stabilizing accessories like short-barreled rifles, which require a federal license to own under the…

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