Washington has filed a lawsuit against the federal government to block the distribution of forced reset triggers, devices that allow shooters to fire weapons at rates comparable to automatic guns. Attorney General Nick Brown emphasizes that the presence of these devices in circulation contributes to community safety concerns, referencing a dramatic 1,400% rise in machine-gun fire incidents from 2019 through 2021.
The complaint is part of a broader legal battle involving at least 100,000 of these devices sold nationwide and follows a recent settlement between the Department of Justice and Rare Breed Triggers, a manufacturer of forced reset triggers. Washington’s lawsuit seeks to prevent any distribution of these seized devices, arguing that their classification as machine guns violates federal regulations designed to enhance public safety.
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