Supreme Court Carry Permit Decision Changes Everything!!! ATF Rules Backed Into A Corner!

Published on September 8, 2023
Duration: 9:41

This video, presented by an authoritative legal expert on firearms law, details the conflicting federal court decisions regarding the ATF's classification of Rare Breed's FRT-15 as a machine gun. It outlines the legal battles, including the government's lawsuit in New York and the plaintiffs' success in Texas, highlighting the critical role of the Cargill decision and its potential impact on future rulings.

Quick Summary

Conflicting federal court decisions exist on Rare Breed's FRT-15 trigger. The New York court sided with the ATF, deeming it a machine gun, while a Texas court granted temporary protection to plaintiffs, citing the Cargill precedent. These cases may reach the Supreme Court, establishing a national standard.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Conflicting Trigger Decisions
  2. 00:10Sponsor Message: MyBookie
  3. 01:09ATF Attacks on Force Reset Triggers
  4. 01:42ATF Cease & Desist and NAGR Lawsuit
  5. 02:17Government Lawsuit in New York
  6. 03:09Allegations of Threats and Obstruction
  7. 04:01New York Court Grants Injunction
  8. 04:26NY Court's Finding Against Rare Breed
  9. 05:37Texas Court Grants TRO to Plaintiffs
  10. 06:18Texas Court's Reasoning: Cargill Precedent
  11. 07:45Conflicting Decisions & Future Outlook

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the conflicting court decisions regarding Rare Breed's FRT-15 trigger?

The Eastern District of New York ruled in favor of the ATF, granting an injunction against Rare Breed and classifying the FRT-15 as a machine gun. Conversely, a Texas federal court granted a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) to individual plaintiffs, offering them protection based on the Cargill precedent.

How does the Cargill decision impact the FRT-15 legal battles?

The Fifth Circuit's en banc decision in Cargill, which determined bump stocks are not machine guns, is a key precedent for the Texas court's ruling. Judge Reed O'Connor cited Cargill to find that plaintiffs in the FRT-15 case are likely to succeed, influencing his decision to grant a TRO.

What allegations did the US government make against Rare Breed Triggers?

The government alleged that Rare Breed Triggers sold illegal FRT-15s, engaged in mail and wire fraud, made threats to the ATF and courts, and attempted to obstruct law enforcement. They also claimed Rare Breed concealed sales of other trigger products.

What is the significance of the conflicting court rulings on FRT-15s?

The conflicting rulings create legal uncertainty for FRT-15 owners and manufacturers. These cases are likely to proceed to appellate courts, potentially reaching the Supreme Court, which could set a definitive national standard for force reset triggers.

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