FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Invented by SB Tactical®, the Pistol Stabilizing Brace® is an accessory which, when added to a large frame pistol, provides the shooter with an additional point of contact, greatly enhancing the control of the host firearm.
The Final ATF Brace Rule published in January 2023 does not regulate sale or ownership of braces as standalone items; instead, it regulates firearms equipped with braces. According to the ATF, braces are still legal to purchase and to own, and Invented by SB Tactical®, the Pistol Stabilizing Brace® is an accessory which, when added to a large frame pistol, provides the shooter with an additional point of contact on the forearm, greatly enhancing the control of the host firearm. We are continuing production on all current products.
There are several court cases in process today challenging the legality of this rule so the status may change. SB Tactical strongly recommends reaching out to qualified legal counsel for matters of compliance as state and local laws can vary drastically across the country.
The zero dollar tax stamp for Short Barreled Rifles (SBRs), suppressors, Short Barreled Shotguns (SBSs), and AOWs becomes effective January 1, 2026. Until then, the standard $200 tax still applies for SBRs and similar NFA items.
If you submit your Form 4 (or Form 1) on or after January 1, 2026, you’ll pay $0 for the tax stamp. Even though the $200 tax for SBRs, suppressors, SBSs, and AOWs drops to $0, these items remain classified as NFA-regulated firearms. They must still go through the standard NFA process.
SB Tactical products are carried by many of the industry’s leading distributors, dealers and online retail partners. To view a list of our partners, please visit our Find a Retailer page.
To review the SB Tactical warranty policy and learn how to make a claim, click Warranty Policy below.
We currently offer our products to dealers through several distributors. To learn more about our Dealer Rep Group and purchasing directly from SB Tactical, click Become a Dealer below.
