Gun Owners of America
AdvocacyOppose
Reversal of stabilizing brace rule
Second amendment rights
Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces
ATF-2026-0335-0001NPRM
Comments
305
Last activity Aug 3, 2026
Deadline
1 day
Closes Aug 5, 2026
Net supportiSupport minus oppose · campaigns included
+89%
+89% excluding campaigns
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- Title
- Removing Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces
- Posted
- May 6, 2026
- Comment period
- May 6, 2026 – Aug 5, 2026
- FR Doc
- 2026-08930
- CFR
- 27 CFR Parts 478 and 479
- Topics
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Analyzed 303 of 305 comments
99%· analysis in progress
Stance breakdown
+89%
Net support
Support283Oppose14Other6Not yet analyzed2
Aggregates include form-letter campaigns. Excluding them, net support is +89% across organic comments.
Who commented
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Business
1
Individual
299
Trade association
1
Advocacy
1
Other
1
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Comments over time
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Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27Aug 3
Support283Oppose14Other6
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Other
Individual
94%
4%
2%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
100%
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Advocacy
0%
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Other
0%
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Issues raised
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Reversal of stabilizing brace rule84
Support for rule finalization82
Regulatory clarity and consistency70
Clarity of language51
Remove brace rule44
Regulatory burden reduction42
Remove factoring criteria34
Firearm stabilizing brace criteria32
Second amendment rights30
Remove stabilizing brace rule28
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| Organization | Reversal of stabilizing brace rule | Regulatory burden reduction | Remove factoring criteria | Second amendment rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Gun Owners of America AdvocacyOppose Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) oppose the proposed rule, arguing that it replaces the previ | · | · | ||
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc. Trade associationSupport The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), representing the firearm industry, supports the ATF's proposal to remove | · |
National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.
Trade associationSupport
Reversal of stabilizing brace rule
Regulatory burden reduction
Remove factoring criteria
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- Jul 14, 2026Gun Owners of AmericaOpposeAdvocacy📎 Attachment
Gun Owners of America (GOA) and Gun Owners Foundation (GOF) oppose the proposed rule, arguing that it replaces the previous Biden-era "factorial test" with an even more vague "case-by-case" classification system. They contend that the NPRM fails to provide clarity for gun owners, defends previous gun control measures, and creates a standard that allows for arbitrary enforcement by the ATF.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Robert GlennSupportIndividual
A retired engineer and gun owner supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. The commenter argues that the previous 2023 rule was legally flawed and unconstitutional, and they urge the ATF to fully restore pre-2023 regulatory status.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Howard SchroederSupportIndividual
An individual supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. The commenter argues that the current regulatory uncertainty on pistol braces negatively impacts law-abiding gun owners and 2nd Amendment rights.
Read comment → - Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
A U.S. Air Force veteran supports the removal of stabilizing brace factoring criteria, arguing that the previous rule was an example of agency overreach based on subjective measurements. The commenter advocates for a return to clear statutory language and historical analysis over "agency engineering speculation."
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Matt RogersSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 21, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
An individual commenter supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. They argue that the previous 2023 rule was an overreach of authority that unfairly restricted the rights of veterans and citizens to own and use firearms for self-defense and recreation.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026William GregorySupportIndividual
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.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026David ForlerSupportIndividual
David Forler, a private individual from North Carolina, supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. He argues that the previous 2023 rule exceeded the ATF's authority and infringed upon Constitutional rights.
Read comment → - Jul 14, 2026darby shawSupportIndividual
An individual commenter supports the removal of the factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. They argue that the previous regulation was an overreach of administrative power and advocate for the eventual revocation of the NFA and GCA.
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