As I understand it, the only pistol struts ever approved by the ATF were the MPX PSB and the discontinued SB-15. SB Tactical had falsely advertised that all other pistol struts were legal. As far as I know, I don`t think you can put any of the above braces on shockwaves without tape, so no, I don`t think there`s a “legal” way to put braces on a shockwave. Is the blade legal without the belt, the one I bought at a gun fair didn`t have the belt in the package? There is a letter for both blades that is linked in the product description for each product on our website. The detail of the band is if an orthosis was designed and made with a bracelet – you can not remove it. Ours are not made with a bracelet, so this part is irrelevant. There is a generic letter that refers to braces in general. They did not submit letters to all manufacturers. The ATF letter states in the last paragraph that this letter applies ONLY to shockwave 2.0. It also says in line 4 that the removal of the belt is done if it is not valid as an orthodontic appliance.

They never presented the ARF with a bracelet with example. It is NEVER said anywhere in this letter either that it can be assumed I just spoke on the phone with a very nice gentleman from the technical branch of the ATF – who took these calls today. (He was naturally very knowledgeable about the subject – and very nice about it, even though he talked on the phone all day and repeated himself ad nauseam.) I identified myself and specifically asked him if the letter that was making the rounds was limited to a company`s products – or if it applied to all firearm stabilizing braces. He said, “The letter covers all firearm stabilizing braces, including the Shockwave blade.” That`s all. I have an HK 416 .22 pistol and I want to attach the Shockwave 2.0 blade and buffer tube to it. As long as I am under the 13.5″ measurement of the face, if the trigger at the end of the blade, I am legally able to shoulder it? So as long as the LOP is less than 13.5 inches and you don`t attach the blade permanently, is it legal to shoulder? You only need an AR adapter to attach the buffer tube and blade. And yes, you can wear a blade orthosis. I recently purchased a 10.5 inch AR15 pistol with shockwave gun holder and would like to know if I can wear the shockwave blade gun holder in 2019. If so, a formal letter link can be provided for printing.

Thank you, Chris.M I`m just wondering if the ATF has changed its definition of “pins” again. I have a blade stabilizer that I attached to a Ruger charger using the copper adapter. I want to make sure I follow the ATF rules, which are quite verbose and difficult to understand. That`s it, I love my Shockwave Brace and it`s the best gun accessory. The blade has been approved as designed without straps. We do not recommend changing the blade or adding straps. Slots are only for a noose. The letter refers (usually) to the time when the braces have a strap that it cannot remove. Ours doesn`t have a belt to begin with. When the Shockwave was first introduced, it appeared to be an illegal firearm under Texas law. Texas law defines a “shotgun” without requiring it to be designed to be pulled from the shoulder.

Ironically, Mossberg is sending shockwaves through Texas. Needless to say, the citizens of this pro-gun state were not happy with this outcome. How could it be legal under federal law but illegal under Texas law? Because the Texas definition of a shotgun is broader, the shockwave was likely considered a short-barrelled firearm under state law. Section 46.05 of the Texas Penal Code criminalizes possession of an unregistered short-barrelled weapon. This result was absurd, since Texas law required the registration of the Shockwave with the ATF, but the ATF did not require federal registration. The legislator corrected this curious result with H.B. 1819. It clarified the section of the Penal Code dealing with NFA elements by adding language that excludes articles that are not subject to registration with the ATF.

Therefore, the Mossberg shockwave is exempt from Section 46.05 under the new Texas rules and is now legal in Texas. I do not see anywhere in the ATF newspapers about the shockwave shotgun. Am I missing something? Direct link to letter: shockwavetechnologies.com/site/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/ATF-approval-letter-31OCT17.pdf Dude Florida ranges are strange when it comes to braces. Some won`t say and others will say, “You have to shoot this through the rifle section and shoot him sitting.” Even though I have my p80 in a tactical folding stand. I haven`t released my Shockwave Raptor yet, but I could only imagine what one of them will say when I do 🙄. So there you have it. The Mossberg Shockwave is a legal firearm in Texas. Note that modifying the Shockwave is not a good idea. When you buy the Shockwave, make sure you don`t saw the back and replace it with a shoulder rest.

Such a change would make your Shockwave an NFA object. Without a tax stamp and proper documentation, possession of this altered shockwave would be illegal. Also note: If you`re looking for a 26-inch 12-gauge pistol and you`re not in Texas, check your state`s laws before buying one. Every state is different, and even in Texas, the shockwave wasn`t legal until the law was changed. Just because you find it for sale doesn`t mean it`s legal. Take the time to learn about the law! Before I bought a Shockwave, I had a rubber bumper cap on my gun pad. Like a big cane cap. It was nice to keep it from falling into my safe. Since modifying a blade makes it illegal, would Shockwave consider a new model with a molded bumper cap? Or do you think the ATF might see this as a kind of recoil cushion? Recently, Tech Branch told me that ATF is working on an industry FAQ that will answer all questions. It is described as covering all pistol stabilizing legs on the market, including the Shockwave blade.

I imagine it will be easily printable from www.atf.gov. Yes, the letter is linked in the product description. Product: shockwavetechnologies.com/sitelatest/product/black-shockwave-blade-pistol-stabilizer/ I just bought the shockwave holder for my gun and I was wondering if the ATF actually published the letter? I have read all the above posts and there is no mention of links or download options. It would be nice to keep a copy in my case in case I come across a LEO who knows nothing about the ATF clarification. Thanks Scott This is an interpretation of the ATF, the big “catch” of what I saw is that the pistol struts were approved with AR and AK “guns”, not shockwaves and the like, which is stupid because a gun holder is supposed to stabilize everything with one hand. They still seem to sell a lot and use a lot, but it`s a bit of a gray area of interpretation, like everything else with braces. I have one of the older versions of the blade that came with three belt slots but didn`t have straps installed. Can I use some or all three of these slits and attach straps to stabilize the splint on my forearm? Can I use one or all three of these slots to attach a traditional or single-point sling? I want to make sure that the BATF letter mentions some straps that may have been attached to a previously submitted drawing.