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The Patriot provides a 5-minute weekly digest of the firearm industry.
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Spotlight
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has taken a stand for Second Amendment rights by signing the Firearm Purchaser’s Privacy Act into law. This legislation, backed by the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), safeguards the financial privacy of law-abiding gun owners by prohibiting special merchant codes for firearm purchases.
Jake McGuigan of the NSSF praised Governor Sununu’s action, stressing that Americans shouldn’t fear government watchlists for exercising constitutional rights. New Hampshire joins 16 other states in enacting such protections, forming a coalition against Second Amendment encroachment.
The Act serves as a crucial safeguard against potential abuses, like the recent revelation of the US Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network violating Fourth Amendment rights by collecting gun buyers’ credit card histories without cause.
The CA Excise Tax is Now In Effect
As of July 1, 2024, California has implemented an 11% excise tax on firearms, parts, and ammunition sales, in addition to the existing 6% sales tax. This presents a significant challenge for California FFLs, who must now manage complex quarterly state payments.
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The Number:
65 million Americans
A newly published study revealed a significant shift in the rationale behind gun ownership in the US, with over 80% of gun owners, approximately 65 million Americans, citing protection as their primary reason.
In-Depth
NRA Challenges New Massachusetts Gun Law
The National Rifle Association (NRA) announced plans to challenge Massachusetts’ new gun law, signed by Governor Maura Healey. The bill aims to combat ghost guns, expand gun seizure laws, and restrict carrying firearms in certain public areas. The NRA described the legislation as “one of the most extreme gun control bills in the country.”
Florida Department of Law Enforcement Faces Legal Defeat
Florida Carry, Inc. has won a major legal battle against the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) over undue delays in gun purchases. The First District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Florida Carry in the case Pretzer v. FDLE, addressing the issue of the FDLE’s “decision-pending response” which left law-abiding Floridians waiting months for firearm purchase approvals.
Read More – AmmoLand Shooting Sports News
ATF Sued Over Firearm Business Definition Overreach
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is suing the ATF for overstepping its authority by changing the definition of who is “engaged in the business” of selling firearms. This lawsuit challenges the ATF’s Final Rule on behalf of two NRA members, arguing it infringes upon the Second and Fifth Amendments and violates the federal Administrative Procedures Act (APA).
Read More – America’s 1st Freedom
Highlights
- Ammo Vending Machine in Colorado: Buena Vista, Colorado, introduced an ammunition vending machine at a local grocery store, marking a novel approach to ammo sales.
- National Guard Gun Range: The Army National Guard has solicited new bids for a machine gun range on Cape Cod, reducing the design to three lanes while maintaining the $8.9 million budget.
- Small Arms Market Growth Forecast: The Global industry is expected to reach $12.23 billion by 2032, largely due to increased defense spending.
- Firearm Safety Kits: The New Bern Police Department is partnering with Project ChildSafe this month to offer free firearm safety kits, a program that has distributed over 38 million safety kits since 2003.
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