Delaware’s Attorney General Kathy Jennings is co-leading a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its recent settlement that allows the return of forced-reset triggers, devices accused of enabling semi-automatic rifles to fire at rates comparable to machine guns. This legal action, filed in Maryland, argues that these devices violate federal law and reintroduce dangerous firearms into communities, following a settlement that reversed a Biden-era ban on such equipment.
The contentious settlement not only paves the way for thousands of previously seized triggers to be returned to owners but also reflects a shift in federal enforcement policy regarding what constitutes a machine gun. As the lawsuit unfolds, Delaware officials highlight the potential public safety risks, with these devices capable of firing up to 20 rounds per second, raising concerns among gun control advocates.
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