Rare Breed Triggers FRT 15 Enhanced Reset Trigger

About this product

The FRT-15 is Rare Breed Triggers' original forced-reset trigger for the AR-15 platform, priced at $295 here — within the typical $295 to $320 range this model runs across sellers. Rare Breed also sells higher-tier E3, L2, and L3 variants of the FRT-15 line running $350 to $480, so if you're specifically after one of those enhanced variants rather than the standard FRT-15, confirm the exact model with our team before ordering.

How does an ar 15 forced reset trigger actually work?

A forced reset trigger uses the energy of the bolt carrier group cycling rearward to physically push the trigger back to its reset position after every shot, instead of waiting for the shooter to release finger pressure. That mechanical reset happens faster than most shooters can manually reset a standard trigger, which is why an ar 15 drop in frt trigger produces a noticeably quicker rate of semi-automatic fire — while still legally requiring one distinct trigger pull per round, which is the detail that determines how it's classified.

Is the FRT-15 legal to buy and own?

Federally, yes. A Fifth Circuit ruling held that forced reset triggers like the FRT-15 don't meet the legal definition of a machine gun because each shot still requires a separate function of the trigger. The Department of Justice and ATF settled their litigation against Rare Breed Triggers in 2025 on that basis, dropping the case and returning previously seized units. That federal outcome is a big part of why active reset trigger products from Rare Breed are back on the market openly today.

Why does this matter differently for California buyers?

Federal legality doesn't override state law, and California is one of roughly fifteen states plus Washington D.C. that separately restrict or ban forced-reset triggers and similar rate-of-fire-enhancing devices under their own statutes. This needs to be stated clearly: the FRT-15 cannot legally be possessed in California under current state law, regardless of its federal status. Buyers should not order this product for delivery in California.

How is it installed on an AR-15?

The FRT-15 is a drop-in fire control group replacement, built to install using the AR-15's existing trigger and hammer pins without permanent modification to the lower receiver. That straightforward installation is a big part of the product's appeal for owners who want to try the faster reset without a full aftermarket trigger job or gunsmith visit.

Who is the FRT-15 for?

This trigger is aimed at experienced AR-15 shooters in states where it's legal, who want faster semi-automatic follow-up shots for range and competition use and understand the recoil-management learning curve that comes with a quicker reset. It isn't a first upgrade for a new AR-15 owner, and it isn't a product California buyers can legally take possession of under current state law.

As an aftermarket trigger part, this ships directly to the buyer's address only where state and local law permits possession — not to California.

How does the FRT-15 compare to Rare Breed's higher-tier variants?

The standard FRT-15 is the baseline product in Rare Breed's lineup; the E3, L2, and L3 variants add refinements to the reset mechanism at a higher price. For most AR-15 owners in states where the trigger is legal, the standard FRT-15 delivers the core forced-reset functionality the whole category is built around, and stepping up to a higher-tier variant is a matter of preference rather than a functional requirement.