Proof ATF Just Lied To Police About FRT Triggers! Made More Felons!!

Published on March 10, 2022
Duration: 11:26

This video critically examines an ATF intelligence bulletin that reclassifies Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) as machine guns under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The speaker argues the ATF has unilaterally changed its interpretation of the NFA's definition of a machine gun, specifically the 'single function of the trigger' clause, to include FRTs. This reclassification, according to the speaker, retroactively makes owners of FRTs felons, subject to severe penalties, without congressional action.

Quick Summary

The ATF has issued an intelligence bulletin classifying Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) as machine guns, arguing they enable automatic fire with a single trigger pull. This reclassification, according to the speaker, makes owners of FRTs subject to severe penalties under the NFA, including fines and imprisonment, without congressional action.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Merch Plug
  2. 00:52NFA Machine Gun Definition
  3. 02:08ATF Bulletin on FRT Triggers
  4. 03:41ATF's Background on FRTs
  5. 04:57ATF's Conclusion on FRTs
  6. 06:11Consequences of FRT Classification
  7. 06:34FRT Identification (Figure 1)
  8. 07:38FRT Installation (Figure 3)
  9. 08:24Conversion Devices & Statistics
  10. 09:21Speaker's Critique of ATF
  11. 10:36Rare Breed Triggers Fight
  12. 10:50Conclusion & Safety Reminder

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The ATF has issued an intelligence bulletin classifying Force Reset Triggers (FRTs) as machine guns under the National Firearms Act (NFA). The agency argues these triggers allow a firearm to shoot automatically more than one shot with a single continuous pull, thus meeting the NFA definition of a machine gun.

What are the legal consequences for possessing an FRT trigger after the ATF's reclassification?

According to the ATF's bulletin and the NFA, possessing an FRT classified as a machine gun without proper registration and transfer can lead to severe penalties. These include fines of up to $10,000 per violation, imprisonment for up to 10 years, and seizure of the firearm.

How does the ATF's new interpretation of 'single function of the trigger' differ from the traditional understanding?

Traditionally, 'single function of the trigger' under the NFA refers to one pull causing one shot. The ATF's bulletin implies that a continuous pull that results in multiple shots due to the trigger's forced reset mechanism now constitutes a single function, a reinterpretation the speaker contests.

What specific component does the ATF identify as key to classifying an FRT as a machine gun?

The ATF bulletin points to an additional component within the FRT, referred to as the 'locking bar,' which interacts with the firearm's bolt. This part is cited as enabling the firing of subsequent shots with a single function of the trigger, thus leading to the machine gun classification.

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