More Bans for Forced Reset Triggers

Published on October 24, 2025
Duration: 11:01

This video discusses the ongoing legal and legislative battles surrounding Force Reset Triggers (FRTs), particularly the FRT-15 by Rare Breed. It highlights how FRTs are being conflated with illegal devices like Glock switches, leading to bans in various states and cities. The content emphasizes that court rulings have affirmed FRTs are not machine guns, yet the ATF and some jurisdictions continue to pursue restrictions.

Quick Summary

Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) are not legally classified as machine guns, as confirmed by court rulings. Despite this, many states and cities are enacting bans, often by incorrectly comparing them to illegal devices like Glock switches, fueling public panic and legislative action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: FRT Bans and Hysteria
  2. 00:20Case Study: Man Arrested for FRT at Range
  3. 00:44DC's Strict Regulations
  4. 00:56Legal Precedent: FRTs Not Machine Guns
  5. 01:11Hysteria Surge: Rare Breed Lawsuit Victory
  6. 01:43ATF Knock and Talks and FRT Investigations
  7. 02:00Rare Breed's History with the ATF
  8. 02:06The FRT-15 and ATF Patent Approval
  9. 02:15ATF Cease and Desist and Raid on Rare Breed
  10. 02:44DOJ Federal Lawsuit Against Rare Breed
  11. 03:10What is an FRT? Speed vs. Machine Gun
  12. 03:28Court Settlement: FRTs Not Machine Guns
  13. 03:48Cargill v. Garland and ATF Authority
  14. 04:04Complications: ATF's Selective Interpretation
  15. 04:33ATF's 'Eligible FRTs' and Rare Breed Exclusivity
  16. 05:04Equating FRTs to Glock Switches and Panic
  17. 05:14Existing FRT Bans and DOJ Stance
  18. 05:23States Requesting ATF Not Return Property
  19. 05:44Media Hysteria: WLBT3 Article on FRTs
  20. 05:51Comparing FRTs to Glock Switches in Media
  21. 06:14Rare Breed Triggers and Rapid Fire Demonstration
  22. 06:56Demonstration of Rapid Fire Capability
  23. 07:08Article Admits No Crimes Committed with FRTs
  24. 07:37Oregon Senate Bill 243: Ban on Rapid Fire Activators
  25. 08:10York, Pennsylvania Ordinance on FRTs
  26. 08:34Police Claims vs. Legal Precedent on FRTs
  27. 09:01New FRTs for Pistols and Smok and Gun Article
  28. 09:18Trump Administration's Stance on Pistol FRTs
  29. 09:34Poking the Bear: New Companies and FRTs
  30. 10:01Potential for Pistol FRTs to Become Next Target
  31. 10:15Conclusion and Call to Action

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) considered machine guns by law?

No, legal precedent, including court decisions involving Rare Breed, has established that FRTs are not machine guns. They still require one trigger pull per round fired, unlike true automatic weapons.

Why are states and cities banning Force Reset Triggers?

Bans are often driven by a conflation of FRTs with illegal devices like Glock switches, which convert firearms to full-auto. Media coverage and public panic, despite a lack of actual crime committed with FRTs, contribute to these legislative actions.

What is the significance of the Rare Breed lawsuit regarding FRTs?

Rare Breed, along with the National Association of Gun Rights, won a lawsuit against the DOJ, leading to a settlement that agreed FRTs are not machine guns. This ruling has been a key factor in the ongoing legal debate.

What is the ATF's current stance on Force Reset Triggers?

The ATF's position has been inconsistent. While a settlement affirmed FRTs are not machine guns, the ATF's property return process selectively mentions 'eligible FRTs' and specifically names Rare Breed FRTs, suggesting a continued focus on restricting them.

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