The Department of Justice has announced a settlement in the litigation between the federal government and Rare Breed Triggers. This development aligns with President Trump's Executive Order on Protecting Second Amendment Rights and the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated, "This Department of Justice believes that the 2nd Amendment is not a second-class right," expressing satisfaction with ending the litigation cycle through a settlement aimed at enhancing public safety.
In June 2024, the Supreme Court ruled in Cargill v. Garland that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority by classifying bump stocks as "machineguns." Following this decision, in July 2024, the Northern District of Texas applied this ruling to forced-reset triggers (FRTs), concluding they too cannot be classified as "machineguns."
The agreement with Rare Breed Triggers eliminates the need for continued appeals in United States v. Rare Breed Triggers and other related cases. The settlement includes conditions designed to advance public safety concerning FRTs. Rare Breed agrees not to develop or design FRTs for use in pistols and will enforce its patents to prevent any infringement that could threaten public safety. Additionally, Rare Breed commits to promoting safe and responsible use of its products.
The cases resolved under this settlement include NAGR v. Garland, United States v. Rare Breed Triggers LLC, and United States v. Miscellaneous Firearms and Related Parts and Equipment Listed in Exhibit A.