RareBreed Sues "Super Safety" & Gets Instant Karma

Published on June 9, 2025
Duration: 11:11

This video from The VSO Gun Channel, featuring an experienced speaker, delves into the legal battles surrounding Rare Breed Triggers and their 'Super Safety' device. It examines Rare Breed's lawsuit against entities associated with the Super Safety, including claims of patent infringement and corporate fraud against Spikes Tactical. The discussion also covers the history of relevant patents, the ATF's initial classification of a related device as a machine gun, and the recent multi-state lawsuit filed against Rare Breed. The speaker offers a critical perspective on the motivations behind these legal actions and the broader implications for the firearms industry.

Quick Summary

Rare Breed Triggers is engaged in legal battles over their 'Super Safety' device, alleging patent infringement and corporate fraud. The company holds US Patent 1238247, a development from an earlier ATF-classified machine gun patent (US 7398723). A multi-state lawsuit has also been filed against Rare Breed, challenging redistribution policies and seeking injunctions.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Medical Gear Outfitters Sponsorship
  2. 00:27Rare Breed Triggers Lawsuits
  3. 01:36Rare Breed Statement on Super Safety
  4. 02:05Patent History and Development
  5. 02:44Lawsuit Claims and Diagrams
  6. 03:44Patent Application and Firearm Compatibility
  7. 04:13Speaker's Interpretation of Super Safety
  8. 05:00Speaker's Lack of Personal Experience
  9. 06:12Ethical Concerns and Competition
  10. 06:22Government Settlement and Patent Enforcement
  11. 07:30Motivation Behind Enforcement
  12. 08:05Multiple Lawsuits and 'Karma'
  13. 08:34States Suing Rare Breed
  14. 09:25Prayer for Relief in State Lawsuit
  15. 10:29Concluding Thoughts on Karma and Lawsuits

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the core legal dispute involving Rare Breed Triggers and the 'Super Safety' device?

Rare Breed Triggers is suing entities associated with the 'Super Safety' device, alleging patent infringement and corporate fraud. They claim Tim Hoffman admitted the device infringes their patent, despite his stated dislike for the patent system and claims of unawareness at release.

What is the history of the patents mentioned in the Rare Breed lawsuit?

US Patent 7398723 was initially deemed a machine gun by the ATF. Rare Breed acquired rights in 2021 and patented a new version with a three-position safety as US Patent 1238247 before the 'Super Safety' was released.

What are the key claims in the lawsuit filed by multiple states against Rare Breed?

The lawsuit filed by states like New Jersey and Maryland seeks declarations that redistribution policies are ultra vires and unlawful. They also request injunctions against government enforcement beyond court orders, return of FRTs, and vacating the policy.

What is the speaker's perspective on Rare Breed's legal actions?

The speaker, an experienced individual in the firearms community, views Rare Breed's actions as potentially driven by financial issues and an attempt to quash competition. They question the ethics of suing competitors and express dislike for such intra-industry legal battles.

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