Rare Breed Trigger Legal?

Key Points regarding the settlement:

Under the settlement, the Department of Justice will no longer consider FRTs as machine guns under federal law. The government has agreed to return previously seized FRTs from Rare Breed and individuals who surrendered them, provided they follow ATF instructions by September 30, 2025.

We can continue manufacturing and selling FRTs for rifles. Rare Breed has agreed not to develop or market FRTs for handguns and to enforce its patents to ensure safe and responsible use.

The settlement prevents the government from reclassifying these triggers as illegal machine guns in the future under current laws.

Important Considerations:

While legal federally, some states may still prohibit or regulate these devices. It's essential to check local laws. The settlement applies only to "eligible" FRTs that are not part of criminal investigations or subject to forfeiture. Other machinegun conversion devices are not included.

The ATF will notify owners of eligible FRTs by mail with instructions on how to retrieve them through local field offices by June 30, 2025. Return requests must be made by September 30, 2025. The ATF advises consulting with an attorney if you have questions about legally possessing an eligible FRT.

Conclusion.

In summary, Rare Breed Triggers are federally legal to possess and sell, but state and local laws can differ.