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Armed Attorneys Richard Hayes and Edwin Walker discuss the truth about pistol braces, ATF flip-flops, and where things actually stand right now.
Braces were approved… then restricted… then challenged… and now? It’s not as simple as people think.
We break down the timeline, the lawsuits, and what the ATF is STILL enforcing despite major court losses.
THE STORY THUS FAR
• 2012 — Pistol braces hit the market• March 5, 2014 — ATF says braces are legal, even if shouldered• Dec 15, 2014 — ATF confirms “blades” are OK
Then everything changed…
• 2023 Rule — ATF attempts to reclassify braced pistols as SBRs• Mock v. Garland (June 13, 2024)
* Rule found unlawful under the APA
* Injunction granted• July 2025 — Government drops appeal
BUT HERE’S THE PROBLEM…
Even after the rule was vacated:
• ATF is still enforcing existing NFA / GCA laws• Some braced pistols are STILL being treated like SBRs
From Texas v. ATF:
“Defendants continue to enforce the NFA’s and GCA’s regulation… even though the Rule has been vacated.”
Translation:👉 The rule is gone… but enforcement didn’t fully go away.
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU
• Not all brace setups are automatically safe• ATF may still evaluate firearms under existing statutes• Legal risk depends on configuration, intent, and interpretation
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