Rare Breed & NAGR Court Win - FRT-15 Lawsuit Update

Published on October 9, 2023
Duration: 30:04

This video discusses a significant court victory for Rare Breed Triggers and the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) against the ATF. A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, ruling that the ATF's regulation regarding forced reset triggers likely exceeds their authority and that such triggers do not make a firearm a machine gun. The injunction prevents the ATF from prosecuting individuals who own FRT-15 triggers, provided they are members of NAGR, and also protects Rare Breed Triggers from enforcement actions while the case proceeds.

Quick Summary

A federal judge ruled that the ATF likely exceeded its authority in regulating Rare Breed FRT-15 triggers, stating they do not make a firearm a machine gun. The ruling, which grants a preliminary injunction, protects owners, particularly NAGR members, from ATF prosecution while the case proceeds.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction & Channel Support
  2. 01:36Interview with Dan O'Kelly: ATF Expert
  3. 02:17Rare Breed & NAGR Court Victory Announcement
  4. 03:10Background of the Rare Breed Case
  5. 04:34Testimony in Fort Worth & New York Hearings
  6. 05:15Judge O'Connor's Decision & Preliminary Injunction
  7. 07:35Implications of the Injunction for Members
  8. 08:52Comparing Texas and New York Rulings
  9. 09:53Details of the Texas Hearing
  10. 11:42ATF Witness Testimony & Expert Rebuttal
  11. 13:52Auto Sear vs. Locking Bar Comparison
  12. 15:16The 'Single Function of the Trigger' Argument
  13. 17:49ATF's Misinterpretation of Trigger Function
  14. 18:57Chipping Away at the Regulatory State
  15. 19:44Future of the Case: Appeals and Supreme Court
  16. 20:43State Laws vs. Federal Law Considerations
  17. 21:51Florida State Law Example
  18. 23:10ATF's Evolving Arguments on Triggers
  19. 25:00The ATF's 'Zip Tie Test' Explained
  20. 26:36Firearms Instructor Perspective on Trigger Reset
  21. 27:20Mechanism Failure vs. Continuous Operation
  22. 28:51Concluding Thoughts and Future Discussions
  23. 29:07Channel Support and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the outcome of the Rare Breed Triggers lawsuit against the ATF?

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, ruling that the ATF's regulation on forced reset triggers likely exceeds their authority. This injunction prevents the ATF from prosecuting owners of Rare Breed FRT-15 triggers, especially if they are members of NAGR, and protects the company from enforcement actions.

Does owning a Rare Breed FRT-15 trigger make someone a criminal?

According to a recent court ruling, owning a Rare Breed FRT-15 trigger does not automatically make someone a criminal. A judge issued an injunction stating that these triggers do not make a firearm a machine gun and that the ATF likely overstepped its authority in regulating them.

Why is the 'single function of the trigger' important in the FRT-15 case?

The legal definition of a machine gun hinges on the 'single function of the trigger.' Testimony and the judge's ruling indicated that the FRT-15, like other semi-automatic triggers, requires a distinct pull for each shot, even if the shooter doesn't fully release the trigger, thus not meeting the machine gun definition.

What is the significance of joining the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR)?

Joining NAGR is significant because the preliminary injunction specifically protects members of the association from ATF enforcement actions related to their FRT-15 triggers. This membership provides a layer of legal protection while the broader case continues.

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