One among many points that I have against any of this about braces is: What are people suppose to do that live in states that ban any and all NFA items? Since they will not get any SBR approved if their state bans them.
I also mentioned the whole bipod making a pistol into a SBR. I know people that have other types of pistols chambered in rifle caliber that shoot from a bench using bipods all of the time. How will they be effected? Or is all because AR's look scary and should be banned?
Just my opinion, which I put into my comment also. The whole 26" OAL AND 16" barrel requirements need to be changed, it should be: at least 26" OAL OR 16" barrel. Especially since most AR pistols with a 10.5" barrel are at least 25" OAL or longer depending on what buffer tube you use (without removable muzzle device measured).
And of course the whole "shooting with one hand" language. Most people, their agents included, use two hands to shoot pistols. That is how most of us are actually trained.
And yes the ATF would definitely be opening up a huge can of worms if they ban all braces outright. That would bring all kinds of ADA lawsuits.
Yes I can see where the ATF says that an AR pistol with an optic that requires a close (4" or less) eye relief is really a work around for a SBR.
The biggest problem I have with the notice is how vague everything really is once you read it. And what makes a pistol or SBR is very subjective at best.
