ATF decides these triggers are now Machine Guns and we CAN’T have them… Launch the lawsuits...

Published on March 25, 2022
Duration: 7:28

The ATF has reclassified certain Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) as machine guns, impacting ownership, sales, and transferability under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and Gun Control Act (GCA). This executive action bypasses congressional legislation, raising concerns about bureaucratic overreach and potentially leading to significant legal challenges based on the interpretation of existing laws and the doctrine of Chevron deference.

Quick Summary

The ATF has reclassified certain Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) as machine guns, making them NFA items. This executive action means owning such a trigger now requires compliance with machine gun regulations, impacting sales and possession. Legal challenges are anticipated, questioning the ATF's interpretation against existing congressional definitions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Rule Change on Triggers
  2. 01:08Sponsor Message: Pyramid Air Giveaway
  3. 01:47Article Details: ATF Force Reset Triggers
  4. 03:03Concerns about Executive Bureaucracies Making Law
  5. 04:02ATF's Reasoning for Classification
  6. 04:29Implications of Classification
  7. 05:12ATF's Position on FRT Transferability
  8. 05:36Legal Challenges and Chevron Deference
  9. 06:40Weakness of Chevron Deference Argument
  10. 06:56Future Legal Battles and Concerns

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's new classification regarding Force Reset Triggers (FRTs)?

The ATF has reclassified certain Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) as machine guns. This means that if you possess one of these triggers, you now legally own a machine gun, subject to NFA and GCA regulations.

Why is the ATF classifying FRTs as machine guns?

The ATF's reasoning is that some FRT devices allow a firearm to automatically expel more than one shot with a single continuous trigger pull. They view these as a combination of parts designed to convert a weapon into a machine gun.

What are the implications of the ATF's FRT classification?

If you own an FRT now classified as a machine gun, it becomes an NFA item. Shops can no longer sell them, and existing owners face strict registration, transfer, and possession restrictions under federal law.

What legal challenges are expected against the ATF's FRT ruling?

The ruling is expected to face lawsuits. A key argument against the ATF may be that they are changing existing definitions of machine guns, potentially undermining the doctrine of Chevron deference, especially since Congress has provided a written definition.

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