Millions of Americans face the prospect of becoming lawbreakers overnight, pending a decision by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) on the status of pistols equipped with stabilizing braces.
“It’s not an exaggeration; it’s not hyperbole,” said William Kirk, an attorney from the state of Washington. “Everyone is deeply concerned about this issue.”
Tim Harmsen is one of those gun owners. The Valparaiso, Indiana-based firearms dealer and YouTube creator said that, in his view, the ATF has an ulterior motive.
He said the motivation is not safety or crime prevention. Harmsen described the strategy as gun control “by a thousand cuts.”…