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Hello? Does this AR15 pistol need to be registered with the ATF due to the fire arm having a pistol brace?
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Hello? Does this AR15 pistol need to be registered with the ATF due to the fire arm having a pistol brace?
Hi Jose and welcome. Fortunately, no Sir The "Brace" keeps it classified as a standard Handgun/Pistol currently. Cheers, stay safe and enjoy!
it is a Pistol and does not need to be registered with the ATF its treated like any other pistol
Good evening to you!! The ATI Alpha Maxx pistol does not need to be registered with the ATF. Hope this helps, have a good rest of your day.
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ATI Alpha Maxx 5.56 NATO Semi Auto Pistol 60+1
Hi Jose, no sir, a pistol brace does not change the classification, it is still a 'pistol'.
Now if you change the brace to a stock, then you would have a SBR and would require registration.
Stay safe & have a great day!