U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)- The NFA Freedom Alliance (NFAFA) and National Firearms Act Trade & Collectors Association (NFATCA) issued the following joint statement regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) proposed rulemaking no. 2021R-08, entitled “Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached ‘Stabilizing Braces’”:
NFAFA and NFATCA are strongly opposed to the ATF’s proposed rule to regulate the possession and use of stabilizing braces and brace-equipped firearms.
The ATF’s proposed rule is an unlawful proposal that would violate the statutes and put tens of millions of individuals at risk of serious criminal liability. Moreover, the ATF’s proposed rule underscores the need to repeal the underlying National Firearms Act (NFA) regulatory scheme, which severely restricts items commonly possessed for lawful purposes and adds substantial financial burdens to the exercise of the right to keep and bear arms.
The ATF does not have the power to unilaterally expand the laws that Congress enacts. Accordingly, the ATF should immediately withdraw its unlawful proposed rule. NFAFA and NFATCA will continue to work to defend the rights and property of our members and eliminate restrictions on the possession and lawful use of firearms currently regulated under the NFA.
About the NFAFA
The NFA Freedom Alliance (NFAFA) is a nonprofit advocacy organization with specialization and experience in legislative, legal, and policy matters related to the ownership, manufacture, sale, transfer, and use of items regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA), NFAFA’s members and supporters, and members of the public benefit from our advocacy efforts.
About the NFATCA
The NFATCA is a 501(c)(6) organization incorporated to get things done on behalf of the entire NFA community of collectors, dealers, manufacturers and importers. We work with legislators, regulators and stakeholders, on a daily basis, to ensure that the things that matter to our communit are addressed. We do not flood your mailbox with junk, we do not jump at every hiccup. We take our time to methodically insure that your interests are fairly and properly represented.
The Supreme Court ruled in Haynes v. United States that only noncriminals were required to register NFA weapons and pay the tax, citing the Fifth Amendment’s protection against self-incrimination. Under the proposed rule, the ATF will knowingly and intentionally discriminate against peaceful, law abiding people, while felons will not be subject to the rule, the registration or the tax! Talk about unlawful!
I kind of feel like, this is too little onfo, and too little action? I joined NFAFA years ago, and since have heard nothing but crickets. Releasing statements does not impress me nor energize the movement.
Sure. Functionally it does not need a brace to fire. But the utility is greatly reduced, especially for older folks like me who aren’t able to hold 5½ or 6 lbs. straight out with one arm or for those with a physical handicap.
#AllArmsLawsAreUnconstitutional
only people required to follow the law are people who are not criminals, it is what haynes vs us says the gun control act excludes criminals from its requirements which would include background checks nice loophole cant charge someone with a crime that would require them to lie to avoid so 4473 form is also bs now I understand why hunter biden has not been charged the defense would cause background check to be thrown out as unlawful under 5th