DOJ Reverses Course in Settlement with Rare Breed Triggers
Manufacturers of firearms, ammunition, and accessories have been under fire from the federal government for years. Critics have long accused the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) of being weaponized against the Second Amendment and its supporters.
Now, a significant shift appears to be underway. On Friday, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a major settlement that signals a potential turning point in how gun rights and firearms-related companies are treated by the federal government.
Persecution of Second Amendment-Related Company Comes to an End
Rare Breed Triggers, a manufacturer known for its forced-reset triggers (FRTs), has been at the center of legal battles for years—accused of producing devices that allegedly violated firearm regulations through their similarity to bump stocks.
The company was targeted after the ATF controversially reclassified bump stocks as machine guns in 2022, a move that brought them under strict regulation via the National Firearms Act. In 2023, the DOJ followed suit by filing a lawsuit against Rare Breed Triggers over its FRTs.
However, things took a drastic turn in June 2024, when the Supreme Court ruled in Cargill v. Garland that the ATF had overstepped its statutory authority by reclassifying bump stocks as machine guns. The decision sent ripples through related cases nationwide.
Following that decision, a federal court in the Northern District of Texas echoed the ruling in July, finding that FRTs could not be arbitrarily reclassified either.
As a result, Friday’s announcement brought news that three federal lawsuits involving Rare Breed Triggers were resolved through a comprehensive settlement.
Attorney General Pam Bondi stated, “The Department of Justice believes that the Second Amendment is not a second-class right and is glad to end a needless cycle of litigation with a settlement that will enhance public safety.”
Rare Breed Triggers Free to Operate Lawfully Under Revised Agreement
The terms of the settlement allow Rare Breed Triggers to continue lawfully operating its business, with some boundaries. The company has agreed not to design or develop forced-reset triggers for use in handguns and will also take proactive steps to enforce its patent rights—ensuring that other manufacturers do not misuse its technology in ways that may compromise public safety.
For many Second Amendment advocates, this settlement is viewed as a major win and an acknowledgment of regulatory overreach. Supporters argue that the federal government’s previous actions were more political than legal, targeting gun rights rather than addressing true threats to safety.
With this legal chapter now closed, Rare Breed Triggers can focus on moving forward in compliance with the law, while supporters hope the DOJ’s latest move is a sign of more balanced enforcement on the horizon.
As of now, the company remains under watchful public and legal scrutiny—but it is no longer fighting for its survival. And to gun rights advocates across the country, that alone marks a significant victory.
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