HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey has formed a coalition with several states that are filing a lawsuit against U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Morrisey and several members of Second Amendment advocacy groups spoke about the lawsuit at Bare Arms Indoor Range and Training Center during a press conference located in Huntington on Thursday.
The ATF seeks to establish a rule that will govern Stabilizing Braces, commonly known as pistol braces. The rule, Factoring Criteria for Firearms with Attached Stabilizing Braces, stated when manufacturers, dealers, and individuals pair stabilizing braces with 99% of pistols, they must comply with the laws that regulate those rifles.
Those who use a stabilizing brace would need to apply for a permit with the ATF within four months, pay a tax, and face restrictions on the future transfer of the brace.
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