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PISTOL BRACE RULE

LEGAL FILINGS

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NRA's Motion to Intervene
June 6, 2023

The NRA seeks to intervene in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, to obtain injunctive relief stopping the ATF from enforcing its unconstitutional rule – which reverses its long-standing position that pistol braces do not transform pistols into rifles subject to onerous registration and taxation requirements under the National Firearms Act. Read the Brief.

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NRA's Complaint
June 6, 2023

On June 6, 2023, the NRA filed its complaint in intervention for declaratory and injunctive relief.​ Read the complaint.

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NRA's Complaint
July 3, 2023

On July 3, 2023, the NRA filed a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (“ATF”), the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”), ATF Director Steven Dettelbach, and U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland (“Defendants”) in opposition to the unlawful “pistol brace rule.” Read the complaint.

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Opinion and Order
March 29, 2024

On March 29, 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, issued its opinion and order enjoining the "pistol brace rule" from taking effect against NRA members. Read the Opinion.

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