With this in mind, it’s not much of a surprise that binary triggers are legal in the United States. In March of 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms has written an open letter to gun owners …

Aug 16, 2025 · The legal status of binary triggers involves both federal regulations and diverse state laws. The classification and legality of these devices depend heavily on their specific mechanical …

These devices, including binary trigger systems, are considered prohibited devices under state law, along with bump stocks and trigger cranks, due to their ability to accelerate the rate of fire of a firearm.

Apr 4, 2025 · I was wondering what the legality is of forced reset, or binary triggers, is in the state of Iowa currently? Richard Rogers, IFC Board member and chief lobbyist, gives us the skinny:

Jan 14, 2026 · While binary triggers have historically been classified as legal, ATF reconsiderations of rapid-fire devices have raised concerns for both manufacturers and firearm owners.

2 days ago · The binary trigger, which allows a weapon to fire one round when the trigger is pulled and another when it is released, is legal in most states and at the federal level.

May 6, 2025 · In the United States, federal laws governing binary triggers consider their use lawful, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).

Mar 26, 2022 · The above statement clearly describes our Binary design as it is engineered to fire only one round on pull of the trigger and one round on release of the trigger. This further illustrates why …

Aug 21, 2025 · While binary triggers may be permissible under federal law, their legality varies significantly at the state level. Many states have enacted their own regulations or outright prohibitions …

Given the state’s recent regulatory trend and DOJ guidance expanding covered devices, owners should assume binary triggers make a firearm unlawful in California unless the state DOJ expressly …