Urgent Update: The ATF Adds the Hellfire Trigger to Their Most Wanted List

Published on September 27, 2022
Duration: 10:33

William Kirk of Washington Gun Law TV provides an urgent update on the ATF's classification of the Hellfire trigger system as a machine gun. The ATF has issued a cease and desist letter to Fire Quest, demanding the cessation of manufacture, sale, and transfer of these devices, and requiring notification to customers. This action follows similar regulatory scrutiny of forced reset and wide-open triggers, highlighting the ATF's ongoing efforts to regulate firearm components that enhance firing rate.

Quick Summary

The ATF has classified the Hellfire trigger system as a machine gun under the Gun Control Act of 1968 and the National Firearms Act. This action follows a search warrant and the issuance of a cease and desist letter to Fire Quest, demanding the cessation of manufacture, sale, and transfer of these devices.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Urgent ATF Update on Triggers
  2. 00:43ATF Adds Hellfire Trigger to Most Wanted List
  3. 01:14Company Representative Contacted Creator
  4. 01:36Cease and Desist Letter Received by Company
  5. 02:03How the Hellfire Trigger System Works
  6. 03:05ATF's Stance on the Hellfire Trigger
  7. 03:31Details of the Cease and Desist Letter
  8. 03:56ATF's Determination: Machine Gun Classification
  9. 04:43Legal Definition of a Machine Gun
  10. 05:24Trigger Devices Classified as Machine Guns
  11. 06:16Specific Instructions in Cease and Desist Letter
  12. 07:07Customer Notification Requirements
  13. 08:00Plan for Retrieved Devices
  14. 08:27Creator's Limited Involvement
  15. 08:56Quantity of Confiscated Items
  16. 09:04Implications for Owners of Hellfire Triggers
  17. 09:52Contact Information and Closing

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ATF's current stance on the Hellfire trigger system?

The ATF has classified the Hellfire trigger system, including the Gen 2 and Gen 2 AR models, as machine guns under federal law. This classification stems from their determination that these devices are designed to convert a weapon into a machine gun, enabling automatic fire.

What actions has the ATF taken regarding the Hellfire trigger?

The ATF has issued a cease and desist letter to Fire Quest, the company associated with the Hellfire trigger. This letter mandates the immediate cessation of manufacture, sale, and transfer of these devices, and requires the company to notify its customers.

What are the legal implications for owners of Hellfire trigger devices?

Owners of Hellfire trigger devices are now on notice that these items are classified as machine guns by the ATF. They must comply with any directives from the manufacturer or the ATF regarding the surrender or destruction of these devices to avoid legal repercussions.

How does the Hellfire trigger system work?

The Hellfire trigger system is installed inside the pistol grip of a firearm and utilizes magnets to assist in the trigger operation, facilitating faster firing rates. The ATF views this mechanism as a means to convert a semi-automatic firearm into a machine gun.

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