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
Analysis
Overview
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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
Not yet analyzed
2
Comments over time
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Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
May 4May 18Jun 1Jun 15Jun 29Jul 13Jul 27Aug 3
Support283Oppose14Other6
Support × commenter type
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Support
Oppose
Other
Individual
94%
4%
2%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
100%
0%
0%
Advocacy
0%
100%
0%
Other
0%
0%
100%
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 25, 2026Cool F/XSupportBusiness
A small, home-based Federal firearms licensee supports the proposed rule to remove brace-specific factoring criteria. The commenter argues that the 2023 rule created subjective uncertainty and commercial burdens for small businesses, manufacturers, and customers, and that the proposed change restores a more objective and administrable classification system.
Read comment → - Jul 19, 2026National Shooting Sports Foundation, Inc.SupportTrade association📎 Attachment
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), representing the firearm industry, supports the ATF's proposal to remove specific factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. They argue that the previous rules were vacated by a court for being arbitrary, capricious, and outside the ATF's authority, and that removing them ensures regulatory compliance and clarity for law-abiding citizens.
Read comment → - Jul 27, 2026Michael DeibertSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 27, 2026Michael DeibertSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 23, 2026Jack KerleySupportIndividual
The commenter, a competitive shooter, supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. They argue that the previous 2023 rule exceeded ATF authority and unfairly criminalized lawfully purchased accessories.
Read comment → - Jul 23, 2026Anonymous AnonymousSupportIndividual
The commenter, a private individual and firearm owner, supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces. They argue that the previous 2023 rule exceeded the ATF's authority and created legal risks for owners who purchased accessories based on prior approvals.
Read comment → - Jul 22, 2026Philip DiNardo Jr.SupportIndividual
The commenter supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces, arguing that the previous 2023 rule exceeded the ATF's authority. They urge the agency to finalize a durable reversal of the previous rule to prevent future regulatory abuses.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Carolyn RogersSupportIndividual
An individual supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. The commenter argues that the previous 2023 rule exceeded the ATF's authority and requests durable language to prevent future regulatory changes.
Read comment → - Jul 21, 2026Ron Rader Jr.SupportIndividual
An individual supports the proposed rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. The commenter argues that the previous 2023 rule exceeded the ATF's authority and put law-abiding owners at risk of felony charges.
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