Federal Register #RIN 1140AA98

Proposed Rule: Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms With Attached Stabilizing Braces

This proposed rule from the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) addresses regulatory definitions for firearms with stabilizing braces. - The rule seeks to remove criteria that classified pistols with attached stabilizing braces as rifles under the National Firearms Act (NFA) - Regulatory definitions in 27 CFR Parts 478 and 479 would revert to their pre-2023 state - Individuals would be able to purchase firearms with stabilizing braces without NFA registration, fingerprinting, or photographs, provided the firearm is not intended to be fired from the shoulder - The rule is expected to generate significant cost savings for individuals and clarify compliance requirements - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are involved, as this is a regulatory action, not a procurement - Primary agencies involved are the Department of Justice and ATF

Description

This proposed rule by the Department of Justice aims to amend regulations concerning firearms with attached stabilizing braces. It seeks to remove certain definitions added in a 2023 final rule that classified many pistols with stabilizing braces as rifles under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The proposal would revert regulatory definitions to their pre-2023 state, allowing individuals to purchase firearms with stabilizing braces without NFA registration and related costs, provided the firearm is not intended to be fired from the shoulder. Comments on the proposal must be submitted by August 4, 2026.

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