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The Patriot provides a 5-minute weekly digest of the firearm industry.
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Spotlight
Senator John Thune of South Dakota secured the Senate Majority Leader position with a strong pro-Second Amendment record. Thune won with 29 votes to Senator John Cornyn’s 24, marking a victory for gun rights advocates.
Unlike his competitors, Thune consistently opposed new firearm restrictions while championing expanded gun access. “I strongly support the Second Amendment, which protects ‘the right of the people to keep and bear arms,'” Thune declared on his campaign website.
His record includes opposing universal background checks, supporting concealed carry reciprocity, and defending AR-15s as legitimate sporting rifles. In 2023, Thune introduced legislation to protect gun retailers from IRS investigations and allow interstate handgun sales. The National Rifle Association and National Shooting Sports Foundation both awarded him A+ ratings for his steadfast Second Amendment support.
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The Number:
1.4 Million Silencers Purchased in Six Months
Americans have acquired 4.9 million silencers as of July 2024, with a remarkable 1.4 million purchased in just the first six months of 2024 alone.
In-Depth
Gun Rights Groups Challenge Maine’s New 3-Day Waiting Period Law
Maine gun rights advocates have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of the state’s recently enacted 3-day waiting period for most firearm purchases. The plaintiffs, including gun dealers and a self-defense training program owner, argue that the law violates Second Amendment rights and delays gun sales to those most in need of protection.
Charges Dropped Against Maryland Sheriff in Machine Gun Case
Federal charges have been dismissed against Frederick County, Maryland Sheriff Chuck Jenkins, who was accused of conspiring to obtain machine guns for a gun range owner’s business. The dismissal comes after the alleged accomplice was acquitted by a jury last month. At a news conference, Jenkins maintained his innocence, criticized the prosecution as politically motivated, and expressed disappointment in the justice system.
Highlights
- EAA Launches Influencer X: EAA introduces a new optics-ready 1911-pattern pistol in four calibers.
- Former Navy SEAL’s Training System: Brad McLeod offers a 150-day guide to train the mind and body.
- NY Southern Zone Season Opens: New York’s regular firearm season launches with expanded rifle permissions in Niagara County.
- Navy SEAL Push-Up Challenge: Former NFL player Jason Kelce competed against three Navy SEAL veterans in a one-minute push-up challenge.
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