Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08930
Ron Rader Jr.SupportIndividual
Summary: An individual supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. The commenter argues that the previous 2023 rule exceeded the ATF's authority and put law-abiding owners at risk of felony charges.
I strongly support this proposed rule and urge ATF to permanently reverse the 2023 stabilizing brace rule. My father's brace-equipped pistol was purchased lawfully and used responsibly for years before the ATF redefined their previous rules, and put him at risk of felony charges. The statutory definition of "rifle" is plain. ATF exceeded its authority in 2023. I urge ATF to finalize this reversal with language durable enough to prevent future administrations from repeating this abuse. RIN 1140-AA98.