CavalierLeif
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For what reason?Pretty sure that tube may get you in trouble with the new ATF rule, even if you wrap in parachord.
It needs to be struck down, not rewritten.The section of the Brace rule that talks about lengths of the buffer tube is quite vague and definitely needs to be rewritten.
It needs to be struck down, not rewritten.
For what reason?
Please cite the portion of the rule instead of making everyone take wild guesses.
If an AR buffer tube is required for operation its not an accessory that may make the firearm an SBR. Buffer tubes by themselves are not adjustable, but if an arm brace or stock is attached then those may be.https://www.regulations.gov/document/ATF_FRDOC_0001-0049
The numbering scheme is a bit of a mess (as is the writing of the regulation) so pardon me if this is off, but I believe the reference is to [IV.B.3.a.(6).b.vii Adjustability] which begins: 'A majority of the commenters disagreed with the NPRM's characterization of the “adjustability” factor for “stabilizing braces”...' and can be interpreted to mean that buffer tubes with adjustment holes would be considered as stocks instead of braces.
From the rule (not from the replies to comments, which are not part of the rule) on pages 272 and 273:For what reason?
Please cite the portion of the rule instead of making everyone take wild guesses.
Adding a smooth pistol buffer tube only prevents the use of "adjustable" braces. many braces/blades are designed to fit on smooth tubes in a fixed position.From the rule (not from the replies to comments, which are not part of the rule) on pages 272 and 273:
The rule discusses altering the "stabilizing brace," not the buffer tube. However, putting on a smooth pistol buffer tube prevents attachment of the stabilizing brace, thus should meet the requirement to avoid 'constructive possession.'3. Permanently remove and dispose of, or alter, the “stabilizing brace” such that it cannot be reattached, thereby removing the weapon from regulation as a “firearm” under the NFA. The Department recognizes that the removal of a “stabilizing brace” from a firearm that was originally manufactured as a “short-barreled rifle” results in the production of a “weapon made from a rifle” as defined by the NFA. However, the Department in its enforcement discretion will allow persons to reconfigure the firearm to a pistol by [INSERT DATE 120 DAYS AFTER DATE OF PUBLICATION IN THE FEDERAL REGISTER] and will not require the registration of these firearms as a “weapon made from a rifle.”
Adding a smooth pistol buffer tube only prevents the use of "adjustable" braces. many braces/blades are designed to fit on smooth tubes in a fixed position.
Yes exactly. Your post appeared to state that all pistol braces were adjustable: "However, putting on a smooth pistol buffer tube prevents attachment of the stabilizing brace". That's what I was addressing, it doesn't prevent the installation of a pistol brace.If you own such a pistol brace that attaches to a smooth pistol buffer tube, your pistol has a smooth pistol buffer tube, and you do not want to register your braced pistol as an SBR, then your only choice would be to destroy the brace.
If you own a brace designed to be used on an adjustable carbine buffer tube, as 99% of today's braces are, then swapping out the buffer tube and retaining ownership of the brace is still an option, in my non-legal advice opinion.
Adding a smooth pistol buffer tube only prevents the use of "adjustable" braces. many braces/blades are designed to fit on smooth tubes in a fixed position.
That is my understanding from several 2A advocates following this closely as well. They indicate a buffer tube that would allow you to remount a brace is a no go. If the buffer tube is required for the correct operation of the firearms, i.e. direct impingement, then the buffer tube should be a slick tube. If the buffer tube is not required, i.e. a piston system or similar, then you aren't allowed to even have the buffer tube.Pretty sure that tube may get you in trouble with the new ATF rule, even if you wrap in parachord.