Forced Reset Triggers (FRTs) will not be redistributed in Maryland, following legal action from the state and a coalition of 15 other attorneys general. As a result, the federal government and the largest U.S. seller of FRTs have agreed not to return or sell these devices in Maryland or the other participating states.
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The decision stems from a multistate lawsuit challenging the terms of a settlement agreement between the federal government and several organizations, including Rare Breed Triggers, over the return of FRTs and similar products. Although a federal court ruled in 2024 that FRTs do not meet the legal definition of machine guns under federal law, Maryland and other states have laws prohibiting their possession. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) confirmed it would coordinate returns only to jurisdictions where these devices are legal.
FRTs are mechanical components that cause a firearm to reset its trigger more quickly after firing, allowing for a higher rate of fire than traditional semi-automatic operation. While they do not convert a firearm into a machine gun under federal law, they remain restricted under state laws in places like Maryland. The ATF has noted that the use of high-rate-of-fire devices, including FRTs, has been rising in recent years and is a point of concern for law enforcement.
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This legal outcome means Maryland residents will not be eligible to receive returned FRTs from the federal government, nor will companies be permitted to sell them in the state. Residents who possess these devices should be aware that their legality is governed by state law and that violations could result in penalties. Some gun rights groups and firearm owners have opposed the restrictions, viewing them as an infringement on Second Amendment protections. The issue remains under active legal and political debate.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Office of the Maryland Attorney General and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
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