The Super Safety Lawsuit

Published on May 16, 2026
Duration: 11:17

This video details a lawsuit filed by Rare Breed Triggers against the creator of the 'Super Safety' active reset trigger design. It outlines the patent infringement claims, focusing on US Patent 12038247 and US Patent 12031784, and discusses the legal arguments and proceedings, including a preliminary injunction. The video also touches on the broader regulatory landscape concerning force reset triggers and the ATF.

Quick Summary

Rare Breed Triggers sued the creator of the Super Safety, an open-source active reset trigger, for patent infringement (US Patents 12038247 and 12031784) and other claims. Despite a preliminary injunction being granted, the case is proceeding with an appeal and consolidation into multi-district litigation.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Lawsuit Filed by Rare Breed Triggers
  2. 00:19Introduction to the Super Safety Design
  3. 00:51Rare Breed's Patent Infringement Allegations
  4. 01:06Analysis of US Patent 12038247
  5. 02:27Analysis of US Patent 12031784
  6. 03:49Discussion of Expired US Patent 723
  7. 04:04Allegations of Deliberate Infringement
  8. 04:48Temporary Restraining Order Issued
  9. 05:11Preliminary Injunction Hearing
  10. 05:30DOJ Letter of Interest Regarding FRTs
  11. 06:21Expert Witness Testimony Analysis
  12. 08:52Preliminary Injunction Granted
  13. 09:21Lawsuit Fundraiser Success
  14. 10:26Multi-District Litigation Consolidation
  15. 10:45Appeal of Preliminary Injunction

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Super Safety and why is it involved in a lawsuit?

The Super Safety is an active reset trigger design invented in 2022 and released as open-source. It is involved in a lawsuit filed by Rare Breed Triggers alleging patent infringement, tortious interference, and other claims related to its design and manufacturing.

Which patents are central to the Rare Breed Triggers lawsuit against the Super Safety?

The primary patents cited are US Patent 12038247, which covers an improvement on an older active reset mechanism, and US Patent 12031784, related to adapting FRTs for firearms with limited clearance. An expired patent, US 723, was also mentioned.

What was the outcome of the preliminary injunction hearing regarding the Super Safety?

Despite arguments that the plaintiff's case was flawed, a preliminary injunction was issued against the Super Safety creator. The judge's ruling reportedly mirrored the plaintiff's findings of fact, possibly influenced by a DOJ letter of interest.

How is the legal case for the Super Safety progressing after the preliminary injunction?

The Super Safety cases are being consolidated into multi-district litigation in Texas. An appeal of the preliminary injunction is underway, and fundraising efforts have successfully covered legal costs for the appeal.

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