Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces Agreement with Rare Breed Triggers to Promote Responsible Firearm Use Across the Country
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Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces Agreement with Rare Breed Triggers to Promote Responsible Firearm Use Across the Country

In a significant move aligned with President Trump’s Executive Order on protecting Second Amendment rights, the Department of Justice has announced a settlement with Rare Breed Triggers.

This agreement comes as part of the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force efforts to uphold gun owners’ rights while promoting public safety.

Attorney General Emphasizes Respect for Second Amendment Rights

Attorney General Pamela Bondi made it clear that the Department sees the Second Amendment as a fundamental right, not something to be treated lightly or dismissed.

“We believe the 2nd Amendment is not a second-class right,” she said, highlighting the Department’s goal to resolve ongoing legal disputes in a way that balances constitutional protections with safety concerns.

Background: Legal Battles Over Bump Stocks and Forced-Reset Triggers

This settlement follows a crucial Supreme Court decision from June 2024 in the case of Cargill v. Garland.

The Court ruled that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) went beyond its legal authority when it classified bump stocks as “machineguns.”

Shortly after, in July 2024, a Texas federal court extended this ruling to cover “forced-reset triggers” (FRTs), deciding they too cannot legally be labeled as machineguns.

What the Settlement Means for Rare Breed and Gun Safety

By settling, the Department of Justice and Rare Breed Triggers avoid a prolonged series of appeals and related lawsuits on this matter.

The settlement sets clear conditions designed to improve public safety.

Rare Breed has agreed not to develop or design forced-reset triggers for pistols, and will actively enforce its patents to stop unsafe copies or infringements.

The company also committed to encouraging safe and responsible use of its products, marking a step forward in balancing gun rights with public protection.

Cases Covered by the Settlement Agreement

This agreement resolves several key cases, including:

  • NAGR v. Garland in the Northern District of Texas, currently on appeal in the Fifth Circuit.

  • United States v. Rare Breed Triggers LLC in the Eastern District of New York, on appeal in the Second Circuit.

  • United States v. Miscellaneous Firearms and Related Parts and Equipment in the District of Utah.