If you touch a brace to your shoulder are you in trouble?

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  • MohawkSlim

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    I asked the ATF dude when he came into the shop. He said, "If you're using it in a manner other than it was intended to be used you could be in violation of the law."

    Could be.

    Guess how I shoot mine?
     

    Excalibur

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    I asked the ATF dude when he came into the shop. He said, "If you're using it in a manner other than it was intended to be used you could be in violation of the law."

    Could be.

    Guess how I shoot mine?


    Yeah, COULD BE. Means, he doesn't know.
     

    HoughMade

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    Yeah, COULD BE. Means, he doesn't know.

    While, as Kirk mentioned, this would seem to be unconstitutionally vague, we may never "know" that until a judge says so, and we may never "know" it's "against the law" until a jury says it is.

    Better safe than sorry. Let's get the law changed.
     

    GodFearinGunTotin

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    Exactly, why aren't we discussing clarification of this ATF overreach while we have the political climate in our favor?

    We can't even get constitutional carry in a state governed by super majority republicans, with a republican governor without wailing and gnashing of teeth...can you imagine a national effort to make (what liberals would call) small, concealable, military grade, assault rifles, easier to get without a tax stamp? Even getting a safety device is met with predictions of blood in the streets--I don't see this law changing any time soon.
     

    Kirk Freeman

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    While, as Kirk mentioned, this would seem to be unconstitutionally vague, we may never "know" that until a judge says so, and we may never "know" it's "against the law" until a jury says it is.

    Better safe than sorry. Let's get the law changed.

    seem to be unconstitutionally vague


    ​Got the motion ready. Just need the case.:D
     

    HoughMade

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    seem to be unconstitutionally vague

    Got the motion ready. Just need the case.:D

    There seem to be plenty of volunteers in this thread.

    I get all my legal advice from Youtube and the Internet ... Justice maybe blind, but it is not FREE ..

    Why would you do us this way? I have a kid in college and 3 more that are lined up behind him.
     

    GodFearinGunTotin

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    Why would you do us this way? I have a kid in college and 3 more that are lined up behind him.

    If only electricians, engineers, and other keepers of such odd knowledge were as....umm...."reluctant" to give out free advice, as you lawyers are, I'd be a moderately wealthier man. :):
     

    Vigilant

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    Unless after doing so you inform the ATF that you did it... (or you have cameras in your home linked to the authoritahs) you should be ok.
    I'm willing to bet you can find a Captain Save a Ho Fudd at one of the local ranges that would be more than happy to turn you in to the authoritahs?
     

    Trigger Time

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    ATF has just reversed their position. It is now a return to their former opinion that shouldering a shoulder brace does not change the classification of a pistol to a rifle and that it is legal. Shoulder away boys! This is a win for gun rights and hopefully a sign of good things to come thanks to President Trump and pro second amendment AG Sessions!

    when I hear gun owners on INGO or other places bashing shoulder braces it really shows how
    weve lost so many rights in the first place and also who has helped the government take them from us. We need to push harder and not give in or just give up. Keep fighting for everything even if you personaly aren't gonna use a product. If the ATF is against it then you should be for it. The supreme law of the land says "shall not be infringed" and that is the only opinion that matters. Call and write your congressional representation and keep the momentum going! Every win is a win for us all and a win for freedom!

    MrGunsngear YouTube video breaking the news below; (I don't know why the video feature never works on here)

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CQ-8aLuVzeE

    [video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CQ-8aLuVzeE[/video]

    here is the official letter:

    https://m.box.com/shared_item/https://app.box.com/s/bednscsqudabbd1spa rpxzi8nket0ruw
     
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    Floivanus

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    Braces and bumpfire stocks are a great F U to the ATF and the NFA. Everyone should em'brace' both of them, yes bumpfire or select fire are wastes of money, but tossing 30 rounds down range rapidly is a blast. A braced AR pistol has a slightly shorter LOP than an M4 stock which makes it great for your up and coming enthusiasts as well.

    And honestly nobody likes a Fudd
     

    lonehoosier

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    ATF has just reversed their position. It is now a return to their former opinion that shouldering a shoulder brace does not change the classification of a pistol to a rifle and that it is legal. Shoulder away boys! This is a win for gun rights and hopefully a sign of good things to come thanks to President Trump and pro second amendment AG Sessions!

    when I hear gun owners on INGO or other places bashing shoulder braces it really shows how
    weve lost so many rights in the first place and also who has helped the government take them from us. We need to push harder and not give in or just give up. Keep fighting for everything even if you personaly aren't gonna use a product. If the ATF is against it then you should be for it. The supreme law of the land says "shall not be infringed" and that is the only opinion that matters. Call and write your congressional representation and keep the momentum going! Every win is a win for us all and a win for freedom!

    MrGunsngear YouTube video breaking the news below; (I don't know why the video feature never works on here)

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CQ-8aLuVzeE

    [video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CQ-8aLuVzeE[/video]

    here is the official letter:

    https://m.box.com/shared_item/https://app.box.com/s/bednscsqudabbd1spa rpxzi8nket0ruw
    [video=youtube_share;CQ-8aLuVzeE]http://youtu.be/CQ-8aLuVzeE[/video]
     

    lonehoosier

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    ATF has just reversed their position. It is now a return to their former opinion that shouldering a shoulder brace does not change the classification of a pistol to a rifle and that it is legal. Shoulder away boys! This is a win for gun rights and hopefully a sign of good things to come thanks to President Trump and pro second amendment AG Sessions!

    when I hear gun owners on INGO or other places bashing shoulder braces it really shows how
    weve lost so many rights in the first place and also who has helped the government take them from us. We need to push harder and not give in or just give up. Keep fighting for everything even if you personaly aren't gonna use a product. If the ATF is against it then you should be for it. The supreme law of the land says "shall not be infringed" and that is the only opinion that matters. Call and write your congressional representation and keep the momentum going! Every win is a win for us all and a win for freedom!

    MrGunsngear YouTube video breaking the news below; (I don't know why the video feature never works on here)

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CQ-8aLuVzeE

    [video]https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=CQ-8aLuVzeE[/video]

    here is the official letter:

    https://m.box.com/shared_item/https://app.box.com/s/bednscsqudabbd1spa rpxzi8nket0ruw
    Thanks for the Rep. To post the video I copy the provided link of the video. Then I click on the filmstrip and copy it to it. You will need to remove the "s" from the HTTP and then click OK
     
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