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The foolish part, is that they have been entirely consistent before this letter. In my circumstance, for instance. I bought 2 pistols from the factory with a brace. I bought them knowing they were pistols, and intended to be fired with the use of one hand. Although, I also knew that using it not as directed, was not illegal, as I was committing no crime. I know many here have built their pistols, and although the same applies, intent can be more vigorously questioned within these circumstances.
The foolishness peaks at where the ATF blatantly sought to redefine a word in order to make a crime out of using an approved item not as directed. This is where it will crumble for them, as it has before. But a trial will be required for it to be ruled upon.
Back to the brilliance... The scare tactic. SO who will be the first case? No one wants to come under the full weight and power of an arm of the federal government. Its sad that tis is happening. But it must! In order to prove once and again the ATF cannot enforce arbitrary and capricious rulings on the public based on their own opinions and rulings. The extent of their power ends at the enforcement. They can arrest you, and have you tried for the crime, but can their opinions hold it court. The answer is NO! Legal bills and efforts are very expensive, no doubt, in both time and money, but are they more expensive than the loss of freedom? That is the question I leave you with.
This is a blatant scare tactic. Be wise. Use your approved non shoulder stock however you wish on your pistol. If The ATF wishes to prosecute, I imagine many will donate to the cause. I now i personally would donate not only money but any legal efforts I can as well. I hope this post has helped. What must be done, must be done. And just like anything involving the Fed Gov, it will be a PITA, but freedom is at stake once again. It may be a small piece of the pie, but its still a piece of the pie!
-George