The court found that , on February 28 , 1993 , the Branch Davidians initiated a gun battle when they fired at federal officers who were attempting to serve lawful warrants .
The court , after a month - long trial , rejected the Branch Davidians ' case .
The court found that , on February 28 , 1993 , the Branch Davidians initiated a gun battle when Branch Davidians fired at federal officers who were attempting to serve lawful warrants .
The court , after a month - long trial , rejected the Branch Davidians ' case .