Questions and answers
The short answers. For anything else, email us.
Legality
Are forced reset triggers legal?
Under current federal policy, yes. In 2024 the Supreme Court and a federal court in Texas ruled against treating these kinds of triggers as machine guns. In May 2025 the Department of Justice agreed to stop treating forced reset triggers as machine guns.
Some states ban them under their own laws, and we don't ship to those states. Read the full explanation.
Is this a machine gun or full auto?
No. Every trigger we sell is semi-automatic. The gun fires one round, then the trigger has to reset and be pulled again before it fires another.
Do I need an FFL, a tax stamp, or a background check?
No. Our parts aren't firearms or NFA items under federal law, so they ship straight to you. You still have to be 18 or older, and the part has to be legal where you live.
Can I modify a part?
No. Altering a trigger so it fires more than one shot per function of the trigger can make it a machine gun under federal law, which is a felony. Modifying a part also voids the warranty.
Shipping
Which states do you ship to?
Trigger parts ship to 32 states. See the list. The M+M micro red dot ships to all 50 states. 30-round AK magazines ship everywhere we ship triggers except Vermont.
Why won't you ship to my state?
Either your state bans these parts or we think its law is unclear enough that we won't take the risk. We don't make exceptions, including for orders shipped to a friend or a different address.
Do you ship outside the United States?
No. We ship only within the United States, and not to Washington, D.C.
What if the law changes after I order?
If a part becomes illegal to ship to you before it leaves us, we cancel the order and refund you in full.
Ordering
How do I order?
Pick a part and its options, then press Order. Fill in your shipping state and send the request. We confirm stock and email you how to pay within 1 business day.
How do I pay?
By card, through the secure payment link we email you. We don't take card numbers by email or phone, and we never see or store your full card number.
You can also pay another way.
Only send money to the details in an email from an @kmanufacturingllc.com address, and include your order number. These payments can't be reversed, so check the amount before you send. We never change payment details by email. If you get an email saying our details have changed, don't send anything and email us first.
When will my order ship?
Within 4 to 7 business days after payment. We use that time to confirm stock and check every order before it goes out. We email you the tracking number when it ships.
Will it fit my gun?
Each part page lists what it fits. If you're not sure, email us the make and model before you order. Because all sales are final, it's worth asking first.
Do you sell wholesale to dealers?
Yes. Tell us about your business, the parts and quantities you want, and your target price on the wholesale request form. We reply within 1 business day.
Do I need a gunsmith to install it?
Our parts are drop-in, but if you aren't comfortable working on a firearm, have a qualified gunsmith install it. Always unload the gun and check that it works safely before you fire it.
Warranty and returns
Is there a warranty?
The TURD and the AR-15 Super Safety come with a lifetime warranty for the original buyer against defects in materials and workmanship. Our other parts have no warranty from us.
Partner products from M+M Industries and Plinkify are covered only by their maker's own warranty, if any. Read the warranty terms.
Can I return a part?
All sales are final once an order ships. Before it ships, you can cancel for a full refund. If we ship the wrong part, or it arrives damaged, email us within 7 days of delivery and we'll make it right. Read the return terms.
How do I make a warranty claim?
Email us your order number, photos of the part, and a short description of the problem. We'll tell you where to send it. If it's covered, we repair or replace it and ship it back at no charge.
Sources and further reading
These are the sources behind our answers and our legality page, if you want to read further. They're on other websites we don't control, and they're background, not legal advice. Laws change, so check your state's current statutes or ask a firearms attorney before you rely on anything here.
Federal law
- 26 U.S.C. § 5845, the National Firearms Act definition of a machine gun (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
- 18 U.S.C. § 922(o), which bars civilians from owning machine guns made after May 19, 1986 (Cornell Legal Information Institute)
Court decisions
- Garland v. Cargill, No. 22-976, the 2024 Supreme Court bump stock case (U.S. Supreme Court docket)
- Cargill, Forced Reset Triggers, and Heightened Scrutiny of ATF Regulation, on the July 2024 National Association for Gun Rights v. Garland ruling (Duke Center for Firearms Law)
Federal settlement
- Department of Justice announces settlement of forced reset trigger litigation, May 2025 (U.S. Department of Justice)
State law
- Forced reset triggers remain illegal under California law (California Attorney General)
- 13 V.S.A. § 4022, Vermont's bump-fire stock law (Vermont Legislature)
- 13 V.S.A. § 4021, Vermont's magazine capacity limit (Vermont Legislature)
For any other state, the most reliable sources are the state legislature's website and the state attorney general's office.