What to do with your braced pistol?

[LESchwartz]

Should individuals and FFLs be in possession of a firearm with an attached “stabilizing brace” such that the firearm constitutes a firearm under the NFA in addition to the GCA, the affected persons or FFLs would need to choose one of the following options:
• Turn the entire firearm with an attached “stabilizing brace” into ATF;
• Convert the firearm into a long-barreled rifle;
• Apply to register under the NFA; or
• Remove and destroy the “stabilizing brace.”

With the ATFs final rules on pistol braces coming in December, the question of what to do with such firearms comes to mind.  Assuming a last minute reprieve from the SCOTUS does not happen, I would be interested in what folks are considering . . .

I expect most folks will take the third option and go the SBR route.  I'm not so certain that NFA restrictions are such a great idea -- though I'm undecided.  To hedge my bets, I'm already in possession of the parts (replacement barrels and barrel extensions) necessary if I take the second option and convert mine into "rifles".

BTW:  Because I expect a lot of folks will go with the second option, I predict that such parts will be in expensive and in short supply come December.  Prolly a good idea to get yours sooner rather than later if you're planning on the conversion.

Larry

PS:  Note:  There are rumors of some sort of "amnesty" regarding such firearms.  Most people are thinking this means that ATF will forego the $200 payment for the tax stamp.  However that's by no means a certainty, so folks going the SBR route should at the least folks should plan of budgeting $200 per -- that way you won't be caught off guard.

PPS:  For those living under a rock for the last year:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUFxpmNtZ9I.

[LESchwartz]

Here's the kind of barrel extension I'm talking about:  https://mfiap.com/i-23899784-mfi-10-long-barrel-extension-with-5-8-x-24-tpi-right-hand-thread-with-large-0-692-i-d-super-light-weight-922r-compliant-part-price-includes-sh-for-1st-class-usps-mail.html.

Larry

[LESchwartz]

If you have an AR based braced pistol, I think normal barrels continue to be available -- albeit at increased prices.  However you might want to order soon if you need a special barrel like this one from CMMG:  https://cmmg.com/barrel-sub-assm-16-mt-4140cm-sbn-9mm.

Larry

[Hodgie]

Not sure what I’m going to do, changing nothing might be my 1st option. I have a few 9mm AK pistols that will be a massive bitch to change into rifles. Might have to SBR those.

[LESchwartz]

Not sure what I’m going to do, changing nothing might be my 1st option. I have a few 9mm AK pistols that will be a massive bitch to change into rifles. Might have to SBR those.

If you're already into SBRs adding a couple more might be OK -- especially if they forego the $200 for the tax stamp.  The barrel extension from above might be another option.

Larry

[1mlt]

I don't know what I'll do either. The upcoming elections will likely play a part in my decision.

[Lafayettegregory]

I will go the sbr route. They already have my details with my suppressors and autos that In sold. Sooo. Hiding is not an option for me. I dont have many so not a big deal to me. That's not to say, I don't like it worth a poop.

[Scratch]

It’s too bad I got rid of all my braces.  I’d love to play a part in their little game.

[projo198]

All I know is if the gubment flips the bill on the tax stamps I'm gonna quickly build a few.

[jlwilliams]

 In my opinion the smart thing to do is wait a minute. There will be lawsuits flying. My plan is to wait and see what happens. I'm not going to take braced pistols to public ranges while the issue is being decided. I don't need to be a smart azz. I'll just shoot other guns and wait and see.

 On the other hand, if they offer a "free tax stamp" amnesty I'm taking as many as I can get.

If, when the dust settles, the law says it's time to make a decision. I'll make a decision. For now this is all a bunch of maybe and ambiguity.

[LESchwartz]

Couple of points:  First, I expect the travel and other restrictions associated with SBRs might cause some folks to think twice, even if the amnesty allows them to register for free.  Second, I expect any specialty parts required to convert braced pistols into 16" rifles to be scarce should the rule actually take effect.  My recommendation is to acquire these parts soon if you're considering converting -- after all they can still be used for builds or sold once things get sorted.

Larry

[Hodgie]

I’m hearing that there will be no tax amnesty for anyone who is looking to convert to SBR, and as of now they are sticking to their ridiculous point system. This will end up in the courts eventually. If law suits are filed asap which they will I plan to remove braces from everything I have and wait it out.

[1mlt]

I’m hearing that there will be no tax amnesty for anyone who is looking to convert to SBR, and as of now they are sticking to their ridiculous point system. This will end up in the courts eventually. If law suits are filed asap which they will I plan to remove braces from everything I have and wait it out.

That is likely what I will do also. Not attached, it can't be deemed "illegal".

[Rocketvapor]

Hows dat work wit bump stocks?

[Hodgie]

Hows dat work wit bump stocks?

Don’t know as I never owned a bump stock, but I’m sure there are a whole lot of en out there in storage somewhere.