A number of individuals have been building AR pistols or other similar pistols that have utilized a stabilizing brace. Some have opted to add a vertical foregrip. However, based on this interpretation, those people may find that they have manufactured an “AOW”, which is subject to the restrictions of the National Firearms Act (“NFA”).
I did not know there were maximum length requirements for pistols with braces. Leaving aside the whole AOW thing, can someone tell me what is the maximum length permitted?
This seems overly confusing. Following and hoping others weigh in...
I thought the vertical foregrips had always been verboten on a pistol. That was why we had to use the angled ones shown in worddoers link.
They were. There are no changes in this letter. It is simply providing info on how the ATF measures OAL of the firearm.
It's about as interesting circle jerkers defending infringements.