It was NOT published in the Federal Register Friday (13th) the AG signed it Friday the 13th in order to submit it to the federal register.It was published in the FR last Friday.
As for why? It just bugs me when people try to take advantage of the less informed. If you don't fall into that catagory, then relax.
I never said anything about compliance. That's peverybody's personal choice.
If you want to knowingly commit a felony that's on you. I'm not concerned at all.
This is the press release saying this...
Justice Department Announces New Rule to Address Stabilizing Braces, Accessories Used to Convert Pistols into Short-Barreled Rifles
Today, the Department of Justice announced it has submitted to the Federal Register the “Stabilizing Braces” Final Rule, which makes clear that when manufacturers, dealers, and individuals use stabilizing braces to convert pistols into rifles with a barrel of less than 16 inches, commonly...
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Today, the Department of Justice announced it has submitted to the Federal Register the “Stabilizing Braces” Final Rule, which makes clear that when manufacturers, dealers, and individuals use stabilizing braces to convert pistols into rifles with a barrel of less than 16 inches, commonly referred to as a short-barreled rifles, they must comply with the laws that regulate those rifles, including the National Firearms Act (NFA).
The rule goes into effect on the date of publication in the Federal Register.