(2ANEWS) – The U.S. House of Representatives displayed a rare moment of unity and bipartisanship as it passed House Joint Resolution 44, a resolute rebuke of the Biden Administration’s pistol brace rule. With broad support from both sides of the aisle, this landmark measure seeks to disapprove the reclassification of braced pistols as “short-barreled rifles” under the National Firearms Act (NFA).
Led by staunch Second Amendment advocates Reps. Andrew Clyde (R-GA) and Richard Hudson (R-NC), the resolution gained traction thanks to the tireless efforts of Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA). Recognizing the inherent overreach and fundamentally unfair nature of this rule, members from both parties joined forces to protect the rights of law-abiding gun owners across the nation.
The Biden Administration’s claim that braced pistols are “particularly lethal” has been met with strong opposition and widespread condemnation. Such claims have been debunked time and again, revealing a glaring lack of understanding regarding these devices. Estimates on the number of affected devices range from three to a staggering forty million, illustrating the magnitude of this issue.
The administration’s assertions have been met with skepticism and were swiftly criticized by pro-Second Amendment advocates. The National Rifle Association (NRA) has called upon its members and gun-rights supporters nationwide to take action. Citizens are encouraged to reach out to their respective Senators, urging them to vote “YES” on the Joint Resolution. This would effectively block the enforcement of the misguided pistol brace rule and highlight the excessive overreach by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
The resounding passage of House Joint Resolution 44 underscores a growing sentiment in Congress that this rule represents an infringement on the rights of law-abiding citizens. The bipartisan support displayed during the vote sends a clear message: Americans are united in their commitment to defending the Second Amendment.
As the resolution moves to the Senate, the future of the pistol brace rule hangs in the balance. The eyes of the nation are now upon the Senate, awaiting a vote that will determine the fate of millions of lawfully owned braced pistols. With grassroots support and lawmakers eager to ensure the preservation of citizens’ rights, hopes are high that the resolution will succeed in blocking this unconstitutional overreach.
The American people have spoken, demanding a halt to the erosion of their constitutional rights. It is time for the Senate to heed the collective voice of the people and protect the rights of millions of law-abiding gun owners.
