The U.S. Justice Department has announced a settlement allowing the sale of forced-reset triggers for semiautomatic rifles, marking a significant policy shift under the Trump administration. This decision reverses a long-standing ban and mandates the return of previously seized devices, raising concerns among gun control advocates about potential increases in gun violence.
Advocates argue that these triggers, which modify rifles to fire more rapidly with sustained trigger pressure, effectively legalize machine guns. Attorney General Pam Bondi asserts that the settlement aligns with Second Amendment rights, while opponents warn it could lead to dangerous consequences. The settlement follows contentious legal battles over the regulation of such devices and reflects ongoing debates around gun control in America.
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