Jan 27, 2023
Mossberg 590 Shockwave WASHINGTON, D.C. -(Ammoland.com)- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) new final rule surrounding pistol stabilizing devices has spurred a debate on the internet about what is and is not allowed. The source of the confusion seems to be the proposed rule was included within the document released by the Bureau. This confusion has led some people to believe the ATF will not allow imported pistol to be registered and revokes all letters for pistol grip shotguns. The ATF has assured AmmoLand News that pistol grip shotguns that fall outside the scope of the National Firearms Act (NFA) but are considered short-barreled shotguns (SBSs) under the Gun Control Act of 1968 (GCA) are not affected by ATF final rule 2021R-08F that regulates pistol stabilizing braces. The GCA and NFA have slightly different definitions of Shot Barrelled Shotguns. This discrepancy has developed a grey area where not all SBS are considered NFA firearms. These guns include