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
Analysis
Overview
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Stance breakdown
+89%
Net support
Support245Oppose12Other6
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +89% across organic comments.
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
Support × commenter type
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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 9, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 8, 2026James VromanSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 2, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter argues that pistol braces should not be classified as stocks and therefore should not turn a pistol into a short-barreled rifle (SBR). They contend that the user's personal choices in equipping a firearm are irrelevant to the legal definition of the component and urge the ATF to stop criminalizing law-abiding citizens.
Read comment → - Jul 1, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter argues that stabilizing braces are merely accessories that do not change the mechanical design or function of an AR-platform firearm. They contend that because the firearm's operation remains the same regardless of the brace, the removal of factoring criteria is appropriate.
Read comment → - Jun 9, 2026J NSupportIndividual
An individual commenter supports the proposal to remove the 2023 stabilizing-brace rule, arguing that it created unnecessary legal uncertainty for law-abiding owners. They contend that the ATF should not expand the National Firearms Act through subjective interpretations and urge the agency to adopt a narrow interpretation of the law.
Read comment → - Jun 4, 2026Aaron PiperSupportIndividualRead comment →
- May 17, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter argues that stabilizing braces do not meet the legal definition of being designed to be fired from the shoulder. They support the removal of factoring criteria for these firearms, asserting that the ATF is overstepping its authority by attempting to redefine them.
Read comment → - May 15, 2026Lonnie OwensSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
The commenter supports the proposed rescission of the 2023 stabilizing brace rule as an appropriate administrative response to previous court rulings. However, they argue that the rule does not solve the underlying constitutional issue, asserting that the National Firearms Act and Gun Control Act are void because they infringe upon the Second Amendment.
Read comment → - May 15, 2026Connor HunterSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule to remove the factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces, arguing that the previous 2023 rule was arbitrary and exceeded the ATF's statutory authority. They emphasize that stabilizing braces are legitimate accessories for shooters with limited mobility and that the previous reclassification unfairly impacted law-abiding owners.
Read comment → - May 15, 2026Connor HunterSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule to remove the factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces, arguing that the previous 2023 rule was arbitrary and exceeded the ATF's statutory authority. They emphasize that stabilizing braces are legitimate accessories for shooters with limited mobility and that the previous reclassification unfairly impacted law-abiding owners.
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