Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08930

I strongly support this proposed rule and respectfully urge the ATF to permanently rescind the 2023 stabilizing brace rule. Stabilizing braces are accessories designed primarily to aid one-handed control and stability of handguns. They do not convert a pistol into a rifle. The National Firearms Act provides a clear statutory definition of a “rifle”: a weapon designed, made, and intended to be fired from the shoulder. An attached brace does not alter a firearm’s fundamental classification under this definition. This proposed rescission would restore regulatory consistency with the underlying statute. It would also eliminate the uncertainty created by the prior factoring criteria, which complicated compliance for manufacturers, retailers, and law-abiding owners. One perspective worth considering is the broader impact on innovation and accessibility in the firearms community. Braces were originally developed to help shooters with limited mobility or disabilities maintain safe and effective control of pistols. By creating a stable, predictable regulatory environment grounded in the statutory text, the ATF can encourage continued development of ergonomic accessories that enhance safety and usability for a wide range of users — including veterans, competitive shooters, and those with physical challenges — without unintended compliance burdens. Finalizing this change with clear, durable language would provide much-needed certainty for the industry and gun owners alike while remaining faithful to the statutory framework established by Congress. RIN 1140-AA98