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  • sucker76

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    So The hinge mechanism that allows the extension tube to be folded are now measured folded or extended? It said measured with extension tube but then said OAL needs to be measured when brace folded.
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    Joshua - Capitol Armory

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    They haven't really ever changed their minds on the measurement thing.... and shockingly as much as I disagree with the whole situation their measurement for pistols makes a whole lot of sense.

    If we're looking at pistol length, it's front to back minus any accessories. So if you add a folding brace, that brace doesn't count.... or if you add a normal brace, it's not included. It's an accessory, not part of the pistol itself.

    Think about it like this... if you're a 6' tall person, and you tape 1' of wooden blocks onto the bottom of your shoes... you're still a 6' tall person. You just happen to have 1' of junk taped onto you. If you tow a trailor, it doesn't suddenly triple the length of your truck. Same logic here. It's always been this way with ATF---- you can look at rifle measurements. They don't count the muzzle device onto length because it's simply an accessory. If you start welding and following ATF rules to permanently attach it, it's no longer an "accessory" as it's integrated into the barrel.

    On a rifle, since by definition it's meant to be fired from the shoulder, the stock is an integral part of the weapon. That's why the stock is included in the measurements for a rifle. Same as when you put a silencer on a SBR, it doesn't make the barrel 16" unless it's permanent and integral to the firearms design.
     
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