Pistol Brace Info

[nonobaddog]

The Congressional Research Service estimates there are 10,000,000 to 40,000,000 braces around.
AFT estimates there are 3,000,000 to 7,000,000 braces in circulation.

So somebody doesn't estimate very well.

 

[INPatriot]

That is not how percent works.

FIFY

Thanks. Damn pesky decimal places.

 

[70catalina]

Not sure if this has been asked/answered does anyone know if/how this applies to an ar22 pistol? Is it illegal to keep the brace without registering? Could it just be removed?(as a buffer tube isn't needed) Tia

 

[Cameramonkey]

Not sure if this has been asked/answered does anyone know if/how this applies to an ar22 pistol? Is it illegal to keep the brace without registering? Could it just be removed?(as a buffer tube isn't needed) Tia

As I understand it, remove the brace and the pistol is no longer a NFA item and is just as much a pistol as a Glock 19 is.

having the brace but not attached could possibly be considered constructive possession since you have the means to make a NFA item easily. (IANAL)

 

[wcd]

The Congressional Research Service estimates there are 10,000,000 to 40,000,000 braces around.
AFT estimates there are 3,000,000 to 7,000,000 braces in circulation.

So somebody doesn't estimate very well.

With the way they create a budget would you expect anything less?

 

[wcd]

Not sure if this has been asked/answered does anyone know if/how this applies to an ar22 pistol? Is it illegal to keep the brace without registering? Could it just be removed?(as a buffer tube isn't needed) Tia

Pretty sure caliber is not relevant to this particular power grab.

 

[MinuteManMike]

As I understand it, remove the brace and the pistol is no longer a NFA item and is just as much a pistol as a Glock 19 is.

having the brace but not attached could possibly be considered constructive possession since you have the means to make a NFA item easily. (IANAL)

The head of the AFT (sic, and sick) said to Congress they will not prosecute for "constructive possession". I saved the video of that testimony.

NOT that I believe the rat (REDACTED) for a single moment, but in a just world, that should be a valid legal defense for defendants.

 

[Cameramonkey]

The head of the AFT (sic, and sick) said to Congress they will not prosecute for "constructive possession". I saved the video of that testimony.

NOT that I believe the rat (REDACTED) for a single moment, but in a just world, that should be a valid legal defense for defendants.

They are allowed to change their minds. Just look at their past.

 

[MinuteManMike]

If you join one or two 2A defense groups as a member, you're covered under the injunction vs the enforcement of the pistol brace "rule".

I may or may not have brought an item that may or may not be "prohibited" to a public gun range and didn't worry about it.

 

[MinuteManMike]

They are allowed to change their minds. Just look at their past.

Oh, I know. I actually thought it was stupid they said "AR braced weapons" were "pistols" when they said it years ago. I figured "well, they can just change their mind back, right?"

But then I thought "It's been over a decade, they CAN'T change their mind now, after the horse is out of the barn, right?"

So OF COURSE, THREE FLIPPIN' DAYS after I took possession of one, they indeed changed their so-called mind.

 

[bwframe]

What they might charge you with is subjective. Depends on how any of the law enforcement up the line wants to make a case of you.

If the prosecutor needs a case to push their anti-gun agenda, it might be you. Same for the policing agency or even an individual officer. Whether it's agenda driven or just newbie CYA, erring on the side of arresting, it might be you.

What can literally cost you your complete worth in legal fees, cost them nothing.

 

[Cameramonkey]

If you join one or two 2A defense groups as a member, you're covered under the injunction vs the enforcement of the pistol brace "rule".

I may or may not have brought an item that may or may not be "prohibited" to a public gun range and didn't worry about it.

I dont need my braces so I shipped the offensive bits of plastic off to a trusted family member who doesnt own any long guns while things get sorted out.

I'm too pretty for prison.

 

[nonobaddog]

If they feel like it they can get you for those mattress tags - or just plant something on you - or just make up some s***.

 

[cbhausen]

I’m supposedly covered by the injunction. I’ve seriously been thinking about bringing a braced pistol to Friday Night Steel at Marion County Fish and Game but I’m afraid it will go on a rampage and kill me and everyone in my squad. At least that’s what I’ve heard happens when you put a brace on a pistol. So for now they are kept far, far apart. For the children!

 

[70catalina]

Pretty sure caliber is not relevant to this particular power grab.

Thanks for the info

 

[70catalina]

As I understand it, remove the brace and the pistol is no longer a NFA item and is just as much a pistol as a Glock 19 is.

having the brace but not attached could possibly be considered constructive possession since you have the means to make a NFA item easily. (IANAL)

Thanks for the info

 

[ancjr]

Yes, for the children.

 

[ditcherman]

I’m supposedly covered by the injunction. I’ve seriously been thinking about bringing a braced pistol to Friday Night Steel at Marion County Fish and Game but I’m afraid it will go on a rampage and kill me and everyone in my squad. At least that’s what I’ve heard happens when you put a brace on a pistol. So for now they are kept far, far apart. For the children!

You have children on your squad?!?
No wonder you’re not winning!

 

[MinuteManMike]

I dont need my braces so I shipped the offensive bits of plastic off to a trusted family member who doesnt own any long guns while things get sorted out.

I'm too pretty for prison.

They're not taking me alive.

 

[KLB]

They're not taking me alive.

Based upon the guy in Utah, they'll probably grant your wish when they come for you now.