Summary of Introducing the Super Safety | Active Trigger System

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The video introduces the Super Safety, an active trigger system for the AR-15 that replaces the standard rotary safety. The Super Safety functions as a safety when pushed left, a crossbolt safety when pushed right, and in the middle position, it fires like a normal AR-15 with a quick and efficient trigger reset. The video demonstrates the Super Safety in action at the range and explains its compatibility with different AR-15 models. The speaker also discusses the components and modifications needed for the Super Safety, as well as its legal classification as not being a machine gun under federal law. They recommend using wear-resistant nylon for 3D printing the Super Safety but suggest a metal version for durability.

• 00:00:00 In this section, the video introduces the Super Safety, an active trigger system that replaces the standard rotary safety on an AR-15. The Super Safety acts as a safety when pushed to the left, putting the gun in safe mode, and as a cross bolt safety when pushed to the right, allowing the gun to fire. In the middle position, the gun fires like a normal AR-15, but the trigger is actively reset for quick and efficient firing. The video also demonstrates the Super Safety in action at the range and explains its compatibility with different AR-15 models.
• 00:05:00 In this section, the speaker introduces the Super Safety, which is the push button safety component on the outside of the firearm. They explain that another crucial component for the Super Safety's functionality is the lever, which connects the cam to the bolt carrier group. The force is then transferred from the bolt carrier group to the cam and eventually to the trigger. The speaker mentions that there are a couple of other modified components, such as the selector detent and the trigger tail, which need to be adjusted to ensure smooth operation. They also mention that there are two options for cams in the design, one with two positions and one with three positions, depending on the user's preference. The modifications to the firearm and the necessary parts are summarized, leading into an explanation of the order of operation for the firearm's firing sequence.
• 00:10:00 In this section of the video, the speaker explains how the Super Safety's active trigger system works. The trigger is moved back into the reset position by a cam surface as it rotates, turning on the safety. As the bolt carrier group moves forward, the cam stays in the safe position until the bolt carrier group is close to being ready to fire again. The rear surface of the bolt carrier group hits the lever, causing it to rotate back forward and allowing the trigger to be pulled again. The speaker also explains how the three-position Super Safety works, with multiple cam surfaces engaging with the trigger to prevent it from being pulled in the fire position. The two-position Super Safety is similar, with an active cam that resets the trigger and a safety cam that interacts with a standard trigger. The speaker emphasizes that using the Super Safety does not change the function of the trigger, allowing for rapid fire but remaining legal as it still requires manual reloading between shots.
• 00:15:00 In this section, the speaker addresses the potential issue of the Super Safety being classified as a machine gun under federal law. They explain that the Super Safety does not meet the specific definition of a machine gun and therefore is not subject to those regulations. The Super Safety is currently a 3D printable project and the design files have been released. The speaker recommends using a wear-resistant nylon to 3D print the Super Safety, but also mentions that a metal version would be preferable for longevity. The speaker directs viewers to Google the channel name, Hoffman Tactical, to find the necessary files for the Super Safety.