Rare Breed Triggers update

Rare Breed Triggers is making headlines due to a recent settlement with the U.S. government regarding their forced-reset triggers (FRTs), specifically the FRT-15 and Wide Open Triggers (WOTs). This settlement has been a topic of significant debate within the firearms community.

Here's a breakdown of the key aspects of the Rare Breed Triggers update:

1. The Settlement:

• The U.S. Department of Justice reached a settlement with Rare Breed Triggers, LLC, Rare Breed Firearms, LLC, National Association for Gun Rights Inc., Texas Gun Rights, Inc., and individuals named in the agreement.

• This settlement allows Rare Breed to resume selling FRTs and WOTs.

• It also involves the return of FRTs and WOTs that were seized or voluntarily surrendered by the government.

• The settlement stems from a court ruling that determined FRTs and WOTs are not machine guns under the National Firearms Act.

2. Return of Seized and Surrendered Devices:

• The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) (.gov) will be notifying owners of eligible FRTs and WOTs by mail and providing instructions on how to retrieve them.

• The return process will be handled through local field offices.

• Certain federal and state prohibitions may still apply in jurisdictions where forced-reset triggers are prohibited.

3. Key Legal Considerations:

• A federal court ruling in Texas determined that Rare Breed's FRT-15 and WOTs are not machine guns under the National Firearms Act (NFA).

• This ruling was based on the Supreme Court's decision in Cargill v. Garland, which held that the ATF exceeded its statutory authority by classifying bump stocks as machine guns.

• The settlement avoids the need for continued appeals in the case against Rare Breed.

4. Ongoing Discussions:

• There are ongoing discussions within the firearms community regarding the legality and ethical implications of FRTs and WOTs.

• Some argue that FRTs are not machine guns and should not be subject to the same regulations.

• Others express concerns about their potential use in firearms that could result in multiple rounds firing rapidly.

In essence, the Rare Breed Triggers settlement represents a significant development in the ongoing debate surrounding forced-reset triggers and their classification under federal law.