ATF Pistol Brace Rule VACATED – Onward to August 5th

Thank you to Jared for this great video summary:

Highlights:

• Ruling: The ATF's pistol brace rule has been vacated.
• Reason: The judge ruled that the ATF violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by not following proper procedures.
• Impact: As of now, the pistol brace rule is no longer in effect, pending further appeals.

Judge’s Remarks:

• Procedural Violations: The rule was not a logical outgrowth of the proposed rule and was adopted arbitrarily.
• Constitutional Considerations: The rule potentially violates aspects of the U.S. Constitution.
• Immediate Effect: The court vacated the final rule in its entirety, restoring the status quo.

What’s Next?

• Appeal: The ATF is expected to appeal this decision.
• Hearing: All related cases are scheduled to be heard in the Appeals Court on August 5th.