Comment on FR Doc # 2026-08930
William GregorySupportIndividual
Summary: A disabled veteran supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. The commenter argues that the previous 2023 rule unfairly restricted their ability to exercise Second Amendment rights using a medically necessary accessory.
I strongly support this proposed rule and urge ATF to permanently reverse the 2023 stabilizing brace rule. I am an over 20 year disabled veteran for whom a stabilizing brace provides genuine accessibility. I’m just one of many combat disabled vets who relied on the use of a brace in order to maintain the ability to exercise my 2nd Amendment rights. The 2023 rule would have disarmed me for using a medically appropriate accessory. The statutory definition of "rifle" is plain. ATF exceeded its authority in 2023. I urge ATF to finalize this reversal with language durable enough to prevent future administrations from repeating this abuse. RIN 1140-AA98.