House Republicans Allege ATF Overstepped Authority With Pistol Brace Rules
Congressional Republicans grilled the Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) during an April 26 hearing of the House Judiciary Committee.
Director Steven Dettelbach was called to answer questions about the ATF rule on stabilizing pistol braces and its so-called “zero tolerance” policy for federal firearms licensed dealers (FFLs).
Dettelbach has steadfastly claimed that ATF is enforcing the National Firearms Act as it was written and passed by Congress. He stated that the ATF is motivated by one goal.
“Everything we do begins and ends with public safety,” Dettelbach said. “We must do that while respecting our citizens’ constitutional rights, and we can.”…