Firearms With Attached “Stabilizing Braces”

[Propilot]

This rule is effective the date it is published in the Federal Register. Any weapons with “stabilizing braces” or similar attachments that constitute rifles under the NFA must be registered no later than 120 days after date of publication in the Federal Register; or the short barrel removed and a 16-inch or longer rifle barrel attached to the firearm; or permanently remove and dispose of, or alter, the “stabilizing brace” such that it cannot be reattached; or the firearm is turned in to your local ATF office. Or the firearm is destroyed.

As of today, 01/19/23 This rule is still not published in the Federal Register, So the 120 day clock has not started.

federalregister.gov

 

[Piglatinhater]

Bonjour!!

 

[kodis556]

So glad there's finally a thread on this...

 

[MegaFan]

There are additional details that many are ignoring. From page 271, regarding the details of your available options.

Specifically, under Option 3 to Permanently remove and dispose of, or alter, the “stabilizing brace”...

However, the Department, in its enforcement discretion, will allow persons to reconfigure the firearm to a pistol by [INSERT DATE 120 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] and will not require the registration of these firearms as a “weapon made from a rifle.”

If you read closely, you have options to restore to a pistol without registering with the ATF.

 

[NoNamePlaced]

Do we know where thordensen customs Buffer Saddles fall into this?

I have an AR Pistol with that kit and always thought it would be fine.

 

[thevalueman]

here we go again.....

 

[Bulldog Man]

I ain't got a brace anyway

 

[steviesterno]

The countdown never starts if you ignore it

 

[BIKER13]

WOW first I have heard about this..................................................................

 

[BlackJackAce]

WOW first I have heard about this..................................................................

You forgot to use the sarcasm font.