The Fifth Circuit is reviewing a big case about force reset triggers and the ATF. Earlier, a judge said the ATF’s rules were wrong. He stopped the ATF from enforcing these rules. Now, the ATF wants the Fifth Circuit to change that decision.
The case began when Rare Breed sued the ATF. They said the ATF changed what a “machine gun” means. The ATF wanted force reset triggers to be called machine guns. Rare Breed teamed up with the National Association for Gun Rights (NAGR) to stop this. A judge in Texas sided with them, saying the ATF’s actions were unlawful.
The ATF appealed to the Fifth Circuit. They hope to reverse the judge’s decision. Meanwhile, the judge told the ATF they must return the seized devices by February. The ATF tried to delay this, but the judge refused.
The case is important because it could change gun laws. If the Fifth Circuit sides with Rare Breed, the current rules stay blocked. But if they side with the ATF, the rules could change, affecting many gun owners.
The decision will also show how much power the ATF has. The ATF wants more control over defining gun terms. This case challenges that control. It’s a battle between gun rights groups and federal authorities. Both sides are waiting to see what the Fifth Circuit will decide.
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