Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Firearms laws vary by state and change frequently. Always consult with a qualified attorney and verify with the ATF before possessing any item that could be construed as a machine gun part.
The exists in a legal twilight zone. It is simultaneously a piece of irreverent gun culture satire and a potential federal felony waiting to happen. Drop In Auto Sear Keychain
Under the National Firearms Act (NFA) and the Firearms Owners' Protection Act (FOPA) , the legal status of an auto sear is clear: Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only
However, there are extreme legal risks and safety concerns surrounding these items. 🛑 What is a Drop-In Auto Sear? The exists in a legal twilight zone
In a case prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Missouri, a 22-year-old man named Marquelle D. Love pleaded guilty to illegally possessing machine gun conversion devices.
The "I didn’t know" defense doesn’t work. The "It’s on a keychain" defense doesn’t work. Multiple individuals have been prosecuted for possessing DIAS keychains. In one notable 2019 case, a man was arrested at a gun show for selling "novelty" auto sears attached to keyrings. His argument that they were "just key fobs" was rejected by a federal judge when prosecutors demonstrated they could be installed into a rifle with minor fitting.
Many of the keychains sold alongside the DIAS are modeled after the "Glock switch," the pistol counterpart to the rifle's auto sear. This small device, often no larger than a postage stamp, snaps onto the back of a Glock pistol and forces it to fire continuously as long as the trigger is depressed.