The Trump administration has permitted the sale of devices known as forced reset triggers, which enable standard semiautomatic firearms to fire at rates comparable to machine guns. This decision follows a settlement in a lawsuit by the National Association for Gun Rights, challenging an ATF rule that previously banned these devices. Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated that this move enhances public safety, despite concerns from gun control advocates who warn it could lead to increased gun violence.
Critics, including the gun violence prevention group Giffords, argue that the allowance of these devices effectively legalizes a new class of machine guns, potentially endangering lives by making rapid-fire capabilities more accessible. Reports indicate that the settlement not only ceases to enforce the machine gun ban against forced reset triggers but also mandates the return of thousands of previously seized devices, raising significant concerns about the implications for community safety.
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