Rare Breed FRT-15 Forced Reset Trigger

About this product

The Rare Breed FRT-15 is a self-contained, drop-in trigger group for the mil-spec AR-15 — trigger, hammer, disconnector, locking bar, and springs all housed in a single unit that installs with the rifle's factory pins. It's the trigger that brought the forced-reset design into the mainstream AR-15 market, and every pull of the trigger fires exactly one round, the same as any other semi-automatic trigger. Because of how the mechanism resets, the legal status of forced-reset triggers has been litigated and restricted in a number of states, so read the legal section below before you consider ordering.

What is it used for?

It's a trigger upgrade for AR-15 owners who want a faster, more consistent reset between shots than a standard mil-spec trigger provides. As the bolt carrier group cycles rearward under recoil, it pushes the trigger forward again as part of the reset, which is the mechanical function that gives the design its name. Each trigger pull still fires one round — it does not change the rifle's semi-automatic function, and it is not a conversion device of any kind.

What fits it?

It's built for standard mil-spec AR-15 lowers and will not fit AR-10 or LR-308-pattern rifles, which use a different, larger fire-control-group footprint. It requires a full-auto-profile bolt carrier group — the M16-style carrier — for the locking bar to function correctly with the reset mechanism; a standard AR-15 semi-auto carrier will not work with it. It's available with a flat or curved trigger bow and uses hardened steel internal components.

How does it install?

It's a drop-in unit, meaning it goes into the lower receiver using the rifle's existing factory trigger and hammer pin locations, without any additional fitting in most builds. Installation typically takes a few minutes for someone comfortable doing basic AR-15 maintenance, and it's just as quick to remove if you ever need to swap back to your factory trigger. If you're not confident doing AR-15 fire-control-group work yourself, a competent gunsmith can install it in a short shop visit.

Who is this not for?

It's not for anyone in a state or jurisdiction where forced-reset triggers are restricted or banned — and California is one of them, so this is not something we can ship into the state. It's also not the right upgrade if you're chasing a lighter or crisper trigger pull for precision shooting; that's a different category of aftermarket trigger, and forced-reset units are built around the reset mechanism rather than pull weight or break quality.

Does it work in California?

No. Forced-reset triggers, including the FRT-15, are restricted or banned in a number of states, and California is explicitly one of them — we cannot ship this product to a California address. Federal status of forced-reset triggers has also been the subject of ongoing litigation, so availability and legality can change; confirm current law in your state before ordering, and see our California gun laws page for related restrictions on AR-15 components.

Is it a good first trigger upgrade?

Not really — it's a specialized, mechanically involved trigger group aimed at shooters who specifically want the forced-reset function and understand what it does and doesn't do. If you just want a lighter, cleaner trigger pull for range use or hunting, a standard drop-in single-stage or two-stage AR-15 trigger is a simpler, less restricted upgrade to start with, and you can compare fitment against the in-stock Rare Breed FRT-15 listing if you want to see current availability of this design.