Rare Breed has rejected ATF’s claim the FRT-15 trigger qualifies for a machine gun, based on its own definition. ATF Rul. 81-4The National Firearms Act 26 U.S.C. 81-4The National Firearms Act, 26 U.S.C. It’s easy to see why at first glance. The FRT-15 allows its users to fire controlled, sustained bursts. This is very similar to a machinegun’s function, but technically it doesn’t meet the ATF’s definition of one. Rare Breed Triggers clearly understands this definition better than the ATF. The FRT-15 resets the trigger after each round. This allows it to avoid being classified as a machinegun since there is only one round fired per trigger pull, despite the increased rate of fire. This device does not violate the law’s spirit, but it does comply with the letter. The ATF will need to amend the NFA to classify FRT-15 as machinegun if they wish to classify it as such. Rare Breed’s response to the letter would not be fair. The letters can be viewed at the bottom of this post. Attorney Kevin Maxwell informs ATF about the many issues with their proposed new classification. Although the case is still ongoing and the results will not be known for some time, Rare Breed’s refusal of to comply with the ATF’s baseless cease-and-desist order is a sign of hope in an otherwise grim assault on our constitutional rights. Many Americans are not in agreement with the Supreme Court’s confirmation that the NFA is constitutional. But that’s another conversation. Law-abiding citizens will comply as long as the NFA requires citizens register their suppressors (SBRs), and pre-’86-machineguns with the federal governments. The ATF is also targeting braced guns, 80% receivers, and homemade firearms. The agency’s attack on Rare Breed triggers seems to be a test of compliance. This case is important for all gun owners, regardless of whether or not they have purchased an FRT-15. A victory in court would allow them to classify anything they want, regardless of their definitions. FRT-15 owners can expect to be contacted by the Federales if this happens. They may even be able to have their dog reclassified as target practise. If the courts determine that the ATF is obligated to abide by definitions as they are written in the NFA, we will likely see the FRT-15 and a slew of similar designs flood the market and finally enable the common man to own weapons with otherwise financially prohibitive fire rates.Click to enlarge.Click to enlarge.Click to enlarge.To find out more on Rare Breed Triggers, please visit rarebreedtriggers.com.More NFA-Related Guns And AccessoriesNEXT STEP: Download Your Free Storm Tactical Printable Target Pack 62 Printable MOA Targets with DOT Drills – Rifle Range in YARDS This impressive target pack from our friends at Storm Tactical contains 62 printable targets for rifle and handgun range use. Target grids and bullseye sizes can be found in MOA. Perfect for long-range shooting! Get free targets
