Judge Reed O'Connor voided ATF's rule reclassifying pistol braces as short-barreled rifles, finding it a violation of Administrative Procedures Act and arbitrary.

Judge Reed O'Connor has voided the ATF's rule reclassifying pistols with stabilizing braces as short-barreled rifles, which would have required registration or alteration. The judge found the rule to violate the Administrative Procedures Act and was arbitrary and capricious. The case may proceed to the Supreme Court, offering a potential victory for the Second Amendment.

June 13, 2024
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