Binary Triggers Legal Or Nah?

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Fizzik

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So, I've been digging into the whole binary trigger thing and I'm honestly a bit confused. I moved to Oregon not too long ago and I really want to make sure I'm following all the laws correctly. From what I gather, some places have strict regulations, but I've heard mixed things about them being legal here.

I guess it’s just one of those things where you never want to risk getting into trouble over a toy you thought was cool. I was at the range last weekend, and a buddy mentioned how fun they are for shooting sport, but didn’t say if they’re on the up-and-up legally.

Have any of you guys checked into this? I’d love to know if anyone's gone through the process or knows someone who has. Just trying to make sure I dodge any legal patches with my new hobby!
 
The thing I don;t like about BiNary triggers is that there is to way to not fire the second round upon release of the trigger. There is no way to turn that second shot off. While it would be cool for a range toy, I don’t see any practical advantage to having one.
 
I fired both the M14 and the M16A1 full auto and first thought it wa fun because I did not have to pay for the ammo. I have contemplated getting a binary trigger for a Ruger 10-22, but the price of the trigger, and the cost of the ammunition made me think twice. At 77 yrs. old I just cannot justify it.
 
Walt let me shoot his Tommy gun at the Baron’s Den once for free. It was interesting. Difficult to control. Just have to shoot it in short bursts the hit center mass on a silhouette.

I did take both my kids there to shoot it on their birthdays one year. They thought it was so cool.
 
Rimfire Fanatic said:
For those of us that served and actually shot full auto guns, many will tell you it’s a waste.
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Ditto this. Got my fill while in the military, and wasn't really impressed then.

People can do whatever they want but reality is shooting full - auto, with 'binary triggers' 'FRT's' or whatever is pointless and nothing but a waste of ammo.

It always cracks me up when some refer to the selector switch on a select fire gun as the 'fun switch', 'Giggle switch' etc. It's like they are trying to convince people it's something exciting and fun to do but reality is shooting full auto is NOT shooting per se in the formal sense of the word. It's nothing but a mag dump of a few seconds worth of wasted ammo and whatever 'fun' or 'excitement' it was usually wears off pretty quickly.

Also if you look into how many actually own FA firearms, or the add on on triggers etc. to simulate FA fire their use of such is rarely to mostly never, after the initial 'thrill' is gone.
 
MisterEd said:
initial 'thrill' is gone.
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I did it once. That was enough. What a waste. Those same people put a turbo on their side by side and brag about going 0-60 in less that 4s. There will always be those. But when they really have to WORK with the equipment they are worthless and go back to their urban homes.

Play toys. The wife has a name for them I can't post.
 
In my 'life' of gun ownership I have only know maybe a couple people personally who own FA firearms and have rarely ever shot them.

To me they only seem like something one would own as a 'status symbol' so to speak but if they are hidden in a safe there ain't much 'status' about them. In some cases some may have them as investments OR they got lucky and owned them before the FOPA of 1986 and may someday reap the benefits.

Hey, like I said one can do what ever one wants but it's nothing I am interested in.

I DID once own a 1970's era Colt AR 15 A1 Sporter. it was NOT FA but it was one of the original models that could accommodate an auto sear or be modified for select fire by those who knew what they were doing. I say ONCE OWNED because I sold it in the mid 80's!
 
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