ATF planning to ban certain braces? Rep. Matt Gaetz responds

[n4p226r]

I wouldn't put it past them. That said, the ATF letter stated that they would implement a separate process by which possessors of brace equipped firearms can register them to be compliant with the NFA. And if compliance with the NFA is what they're after, i would think they'd have to register it as a weapon regulated by the NFA. Since pistols (even if equipped with a brace) with rifled bores don't meet the definition of an AOW, their only other choice would be to register them as SBRs. Since the braces i own were purchased as placeholders for eventual stocks and registration as SBRs, and the ATF already has my name from previous NFA purchases, i'll gladly accept their generous offer of free stamps for what would have cost me a couple grand to register.

i think this is part of the plan. and when thousands literally do the same thing to save $200, they'll claim it was a massive success with a ton of compliance and will work it out for the next scheme. Im not sure i disagree with the people taking advantage of a free tax stamp by doing this, but its a lose/lose situation for the firearms and 2a community as a whole.

[Deadwing]

i think this is part of the plan. and when thousands literally do the same thing to save $200, they'll claim it was a massive success with a ton of compliance and will work it out for the next scheme. Im not sure i disagree with the people taking advantage of a free tax stamp by doing this, but its a lose/lose situation for the firearms and 2a community as a whole.

Like i said, i have weapons that will be SBR'd at some point anyway. Some have braces, some don't. My action, or inaction, will be determined by what whatever process BATFE comes up with for registering braced weapons. If it legit turns out to be expedited SBR registration without paying a $200 tax, i have no reason not to, since i was already planning on filing Form 1s anyway. But if i have to register it as a braced weapon only and can't use an actual stock, they can pound sand and i'll file the Form 1 when i get around to it.