The defendants voluntarily dropped their appeal, stipulating that neither side would seek legal costs. The decision means that the pistol brace rule is officially dead.
ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule is Officially Dead
Mock v Garland
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Federal Judge Vacates the ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule
A Federal District Judge vacated the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives’ (ATF) Final Rule for pistol stabilizing devices.
FPC File Summary Judgment Reply Brief in Lawsuit Challenging ATF Pistol Brace Rule
FPC announced the filing of a combined opposition and reply brief in their Mock v. Garland lawsuit, which challenges ATF’s pistol brace rule.
Pistol Brace Rule Illegal and Likely Unconstitutional
A three judge panel for the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has found the ATF “Final Rule” on handgun braces to be unlawful and likely unconstitutional.
Fifth Circuit Deals Devastating Blow to ATF’s Pistol Brace Rule
The Circuit Court ruled that the ATF violated likely violated the Administrative Procedures Act (APA) when issuing the rule.