NOT FULL AUTO - Is the FRT-15 Legal in California?

Published on February 5, 2021
Duration: 10:13

This video analyzes the legality of the Rare Breed Firearms FRT-15 trigger in California. While claimed to be federally legal and distinct from full-auto or bump stock devices, its operation and California's penal code definitions for multi-burst trigger activators raise significant concerns. The instructor strongly advises against possessing the FRT-15 in California due to potential legal risks.

Quick Summary

The FRT-15 trigger's legality in California is questionable due to state penal code definitions of multi-burst trigger activators. While claimed federally legal, its rapid reset mechanism may violate laws prohibiting devices that allow two or more shots in a burst with a single activation. Experts advise against possession in California.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Case Update
  2. 00:16FRT-15 Trigger Introduction
  3. 00:39Legal Disclaimer & California Concerns
  4. 01:00California Penal Code Definition
  5. 01:36FRT-15 Mechanism Explanation
  6. 02:26FRT-15 Operation Video
  7. 03:26Legal Analysis of FRT-15
  8. 03:52Rare Breed Triggers Shipping Policy
  9. 04:39California Penal Code Details
  10. 05:09'Controlled Bursts' Advertisement
  11. 05:42Second Legal Definition (Rate of Fire)
  12. 06:27Multi-Burst Trigger Activator Inclusions
  13. 07:10Aftermarket Trigger Clause
  14. 07:35Core Legal Concern
  15. 08:01Federal Explanation vs. Shipping Policy
  16. 08:17Recommendation Against Possession
  17. 08:36Reliability and Risk Assessment
  18. 08:54Personal Stance and Compliance
  19. 09:30AR-15 Pistol Build Mention

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the primary legal concern regarding the FRT-15 trigger in California?

The main concern is California's penal code definition of a multi-burst trigger activator, which prohibits devices attached to semi-automatic firearms that allow two or more shots in a burst with a single activation. The FRT-15's rapid reset mechanism is seen as potentially falling under this definition.

How does the FRT-15 trigger mechanism work?

The FRT-15's disconnect hits the bolt, resetting the trigger. When the bolt returns to battery, any pressure on the trigger causes the firearm to fire again, allowing for semi-automatic fire with one shot per trigger pull.

Does Rare Breed Firearms ship the FRT-15 to California?

Reports suggest that Rare Breed Firearms does not ship the FRT-15 trigger to California, indicating potential legal concerns or compliance issues within the state that the company may be acknowledging.

What types of triggers are explicitly illegal multi-burst trigger activators in California?

California law explicitly lists bump stocks, binary triggers, the Echo Sport, and the Gat Crank as illegal multi-burst trigger activators. The FRT-15's legality is debated in relation to these and the broader penal code definitions.

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