Category Archives: ATF

Does the Mako magwell grip make an AR pistol into an AOW?

Over the last several weeks I have been discussing accessories for the AR pistol platform and the NFA classification issues that arise when they are used. I started by discussing the Sig Sauer pistol stabilizing brace and how its use … Continue reading

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ATF is promising to return eForms to service in “the short term”

Today the ATF sent out a letter detailing their plans for eForms.  The good news is that they plan for eForms to return to service very quickly. They took the time to explain why the existing eForms system became overwhelmed.  … Continue reading

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Can you add a vertical fore-grip to an AR pistol?

 In the article I posted last week  about the Sig Sauer stabilizing brace I included a picture of a reviewer shooting an AR pistol equipped with the brace. The pistol in the picture also featured a vertical fore-grip and I … Continue reading

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Does shoulder-firing an AR pistol equipped with a pistol brace make it an SBR?

Update:  For the latest news on the stabilizing brace issue, see my March 21, 2017 update. … It is an undisputed fact that putting a shoulder stock on an AR pistol will result in a short-barreled rifle (SBR) subject to regulation … Continue reading

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The end of eForms?

For NFA collectors and dealers the ATF’s eForms system has been both a stunning success and a frustrating challenge. The simplified application process and greatly reduced processing times undeniably made eForms the preferred method for submitting your NFA applications.  However, … Continue reading

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