Update to Pistol Brace Ruling. https://www.ammoland.com/2022/09/atf-pistol-brace-amnesty-registration-program/#axzz7dkCC3gYI
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And the consensus is no, removing the brace does not magically make it a pistol in ATF's eyes. It is a pistol, but will need to be a registered SBR unless a court intervenes by the 120 day deadline.