ATF NOW CLAIMS A TRIGGER IS A MACHINE GUN!!! Rare Breed Triggers v. Garland

Published on August 14, 2021
Duration: 11:03

This video provides an expert analysis of the legal battle between Rare Breed Triggers and the ATF regarding the FRT-15 trigger. It details the ATF's claim that the trigger constitutes a machine gun under the NFA, Rare Breed's lawsuit challenging this determination, and the legal arguments presented. The discussion highlights the definition of a machine gun and contrasts the FRT-15 with previously approved triggers like the 3MR.

Quick Summary

The ATF's claim that the Rare Breed FRT-15 trigger is a machine gun under the NFA is central to the Rare Breed Triggers v. Garland lawsuit. The NFA defines machine guns based on automatic firing capability per trigger function. Rare Breed's legal challenge, citing prior ATF approval of the similar 3MR trigger, was denied by the court.

Chapters

  1. 00:00ATF Claims Trigger is Machine Gun
  2. 00:10Sponsor Shoutout: Route 66 Shooting Park
  3. 01:11FRT-15 Trigger Mechanics
  4. 01:28ATF Letter to Rare Breed
  5. 01:56NFA Machine Gun Definition
  6. 03:55Rare Breed Lawsuit & Denial
  7. 05:20Temporary Restraining Order Explained
  8. 05:54Declaratory Judgment Request
  9. 07:15Prior ATF Approval (3MR Trigger)
  10. 08:19Independent Opinions & Rule Change

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core legal dispute in Rare Breed Triggers v. Garland?

The central issue is the ATF's claim that the Rare Breed FRT-15 trigger constitutes a machine gun under the National Firearms Act, a classification Rare Breed is legally challenging.

How does the ATF define a machine gun according to the NFA?

The NFA defines a machine gun as any weapon designed to shoot automatically more than one shot without manual reloading, triggered by a single function of the trigger. This definition includes the firearm's frame or receiver.

What legal actions did Rare Breed Triggers take against the ATF's determination?

Rare Breed filed a lawsuit seeking a temporary restraining order, a preliminary injunction, and a declaratory judgment that their FRT-15 trigger is not a machine gun, but these requests were denied by the court.

Why is the 3MR trigger relevant to the FRT-15 case?

Rare Breed pointed out that the ATF had previously approved a similar forced positive reset trigger, the 3MR, suggesting an inconsistency in the ATF's classification standards for such devices.

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