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
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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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2
Comments over time
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Posted May 6, 2026Deadline Aug 5, 2026
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Support283Oppose14Other6
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Other
Individual
94%
4%
2%
Business
100%
0%
0%
Trade association
100%
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Advocacy
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Other
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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 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 26, 2026David ParkSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 25, 2026Philip MaroneySupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 24, 2026Howard TurnerSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 21, 2026Stephen BruetSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 15, 2026Garioun MartinSupportIndividual📎 Attachment
Garioun Martin, a private individual, expresses support for the rule to remove factoring criteria for firearms with attached stabilizing braces. He argues that the rule will allow him to use pistol braces without fear of legal repercussions.
Read comment → - Jul 10, 2026daniel wattSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jul 9, 2026Spencer PopeSupportIndividual
The commenter supports the removal of factoring criteria for firearms with stabilizing braces, arguing that the previous rule was an unlawful interpretation of the NFA. They advocate for a return to pre-2023 interpretations and believe any changes to the NFA should be handled by Congress rather than the ATF.
Read comment → - Jun 24, 2026Jonathan LueckeSupportIndividualRead comment →
- Jun 23, 2026Benjamin CopenhaverSupportIndividual
The commenter expresses support for the ATF's plan to repeal the "factoring criteria" regarding pistols with stabilizing braces. They further argue that various restrictions under the NFA of 1934 are unconstitutional and should not be enforced based on Supreme Court precedents.
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