Gun Owners of America
AdvocacyOppose
Reversal of stabilizing brace rule
Second amendment rights
Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces
ATF-2026-0335-0001NPRM
Comments
263
Last activity Jul 27, 2026
Deadline
6 days
Closes Aug 5, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+89%
+89% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08930
- CFR
- 27 CFR Parts 478 and 479
- Topics
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Stance breakdown
+89%
Net support
Support245Oppose12Other6
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Who commented
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Individual
260
Trade association
1
Advocacy
1
Other
1
Comments over time
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Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27
Support245Oppose12Other6
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
94%
4%
2%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Advocacy
0%
100%
0%
Other
0%
0%
100%
Issues raised
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Reversal of stabilizing brace rule78
Support for rule finalization64
Remove brace rule43
Regulatory clarity and consistency42
Regulatory burden reduction39
Clarity of language32
Firearm stabilizing brace criteria32
Remove factoring criteria32
Remove stabilizing brace rule28
Removal of factoring criteria26
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| Organization | Reversal of stabilizing brace rule | Regulatory burden reduction | Remove factoring criteria | Second amendment rights |
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Gun Owners of America AdvocacyOppose Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) oppose the proposed rule, arguing that it replaces the previ | · | · | ||
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Trade associationSupport The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), representing the firearm industry, supports the ATF's proposal to remove | · |
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Trade associationSupport
Reversal of stabilizing brace rule
Regulatory burden reduction
Remove factoring criteria
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- Jul 16, 2026Virginia Citizens Defense LeagueSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 14, 2026Gun Owners of AmericaOpposeAdvocacy📎 Attachment
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) oppose the proposed rule, arguing that it replaces the previous Biden-era "factorial test" with an even more vague "case-by-case" classification system. They contend that the NPRM fails to provide clarity for gun owners, defends previous gun control measures, and creates a standard that allows for arbitrary enforcement by the ATF.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Turner-Hamilton LLCSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 22, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces, arguing that braces do not convert pistols into rifles. They state that the rescission will restore regulatory consistency with the National Firearms Act and provide much-needed certainty for manufacturers and gun owners.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. They argue that the previous 2023 rule unfairly criminalized lawful owners who followed prior ATF guidance and that this new rule provides necessary legal clarity.
Read comment → - Jul 20, 2026Berry PiggSupportIndividual
An individual supports the proposed rule change to remove specific criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces from the definition of a "rifle." The commenter argues that the previous 2023 rule was legally flawed, arbitrary, and created legal jeopardy for citizens who purchased braces in good faith based on prior ATF guidance.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026Theodore ProbstOpposeIndividual
The commenter opposes the proposed rule, arguing that it creates legal ambiguity for gun owners regarding whether certain firearms with stabilizing braces are legal. They express frustration with the ATF's inconsistent rulings and demand a clear, definitive determination on the legality of these products.
Read comment → - Jul 17, 2026Kai SandovalSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 2, 2026glen parshallSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 13, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the removal of factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces, arguing that the current rules are confusing and based on ideological shifts. They advocate for returning to the original definition of pistol braces and criticize the government for "whipsawing" law-abiding citizens.
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