DOJ Declares That You're A Felon If You Have These Firearm Parts!!!

Published on August 9, 2022
Duration: 9:01

This video details a case where Daniel Augusto was indicted by the DOJ for illegal possession of firearms, including forced reset triggers (FRTs) like the Rare Breed FRT-15, which the DOJ now classifies as machine guns under the NFA and GCA. The prosecution argues that FRTs allow a firearm to expel more than one shot with a single continuous trigger pull, meeting their definition of a machine gun. This marks a significant escalation in the ATF's enforcement against FRTs, despite ongoing legal challenges from manufacturers like Rare Breed.

Quick Summary

The DOJ is now prosecuting individuals, like Daniel Augusto, for felony possession of machine guns due to their ownership of forced reset triggers (FRTs), such as the Rare Breed FRT-15. The ATF's interpretation is that these triggers allow a firearm to fire multiple rounds with a single continuous trigger pull, thus meeting the legal definition of a machine gun.

Chapters

  1. 00:00DOJ Charges Man with Illegal Machine Gun Possession
  2. 00:28Massachusetts Man Indicted for Numerous Firearms
  3. 00:41ATF Actions Against Forced Reset Triggers
  4. 01:18Daniel Augusto's Indictment Details
  5. 01:46Specific Firearms and Conversion Devices Listed
  6. 02:44Penalties for Unlawful Possession Charges
  7. 03:18ATF Open Letter to FFLs on FRT Triggers
  8. 04:04Explanation of ATF's Stance on FRTs
  9. 05:01Rare Breed Lawsuit Against ATF
  10. 05:34ATF's Definition of Machine Gun for FRTs
  11. 06:00Critique of ATF's Machine Gun Definition
  12. 06:29Current Status of Rare Breed Lawsuit
  13. 06:43Supreme Court Rulings Impacting ATF Actions
  14. 07:49DOJ/ATF Continuing Enforcement Actions
  15. 08:04ATF's Remedial Actions Against FRT Possessors

Frequently Asked Questions

What are forced reset triggers (FRTs) and why is the DOJ classifying them as machine guns?

Forced reset triggers (FRTs), like the Rare Breed FRT-15, are firearm components that allow a weapon to fire multiple rounds with a single continuous trigger pull. The DOJ and ATF classify them as machine guns because they believe this functionality meets the legal definition, allowing a firearm to expel more than one shot without the trigger being released and re-pulled.

What legal charges is Daniel Augusto facing for possessing FRT triggers?

Daniel Augusto faces felony charges for illegal possession of machine guns, unlawful possession of unregistered firearms, and making false statements to federal agents. These charges stem from his possession of various firearms and accessories, including FRT triggers, which the DOJ now considers unregistered machine guns.

What is the significance of the DOJ's prosecution of Daniel Augusto regarding FRTs?

This case is significant because it marks the first time an individual is being charged with a felony for illegal possession of a machine gun solely due to possessing forced reset triggers like the Rare Breed FRT-15. It represents an escalation in the ATF's enforcement against these components.

What legal challenges are manufacturers like Rare Breed mounting against the ATF's FRT classification?

Rare Breed has filed lawsuits against the ATF, seeking to overturn the agency's reclassification of FRTs as machine guns. Their legal strategy aims to challenge the ATF's authority to redefine 'machine gun' and to stop the enforcement of cease and desist letters against manufacturers and possessors of these triggers.

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