Drop In Auto Sear Keychain (EASY)

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Firearms laws vary by jurisdiction and are subject to change. Consult a qualified attorney regarding any NFA item.

At first glance, it looks like a simple piece of plastic or metal: a small, often red, oddly shaped fob meant to dangle from your keyring. However, to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) and federal prosecutors across the United States, this "keychain" is considered a . Drop In Auto Sear Keychain

In the world of firearm accessories and 3D-printed novelties, few items have generated as much legal controversy and law enforcement attention as the so-called "Drop In Auto Sear Keychain." This article is for informational purposes only and

The ATF has repeatedly issued classification letters stating that a drop in auto sear—even one sold as a "keychain," "paperweight," or "display model"—is itself a machinegun if it is shaped and dimensioned to function as a sear. At first glance, it looks like a simple

No amount of clever marketing, keyring holes, or "it's just a joke" defenses will stop an NFA violation charge. The safest place for a drop in auto sear keychain is in a museum display—or never manufactured at all.