Category Archives: AR Pistols

District Court grants summary judgment in case challenging ATF arm-brace rulemaking

Posted on June 13, 2024 by John Pierce

Today the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas granted summary judgement in favor of the plaintiffs (gun owners) in the case of Mock v. Garland. As you may remember, this was a suit challenging the ATF … Continue reading →

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Recent arm brace ruling may impact those who received a tax-free amnesty form 1 approval

Posted on November 12, 2023 by John Pierce

When those who applied for a tax-free amnesty form 1 registration pursuant to ATF Final Rule 2021R-08F began to receive approvals, I posted an article about the conditions noted on the approved forms. In that article, I predicted the listed … Continue reading →

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Getting up to speed on the arm brace rule (2021R-08F)

Posted on May 27, 2023 by John Pierce

To get up to speed on where we are with this rule, read the following articles: Documenting the date you assigned your arm brace pistol to your trust The arm brace rule (2021R-08F) has been published in the Federal Register, … Continue reading →

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The easiest way to understand the arm brace rule

Posted on February 5, 2023 by John Pierce

During one of the virtual training sessions the ATF held earlier this week, one of the presenters made a statement that I think bears repeating.  While it isn’t 100% perfect, I think it can help eliminate some of the misunderstandings … Continue reading →

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The arm brace rule (2021R-08F) has been published in the Federal Register, so what do we do next?

Posted on January 31, 2023 by John Pierce

As of January 31, 2023, the arm brace rule (2021R-08F) has been published in the Federal Register. and therefore, has the force and effect of law (unless overturned in the future by a legal challenge). If you own an arm … Continue reading →

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