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The Patriot provides a 5-minute weekly digest of the firearm industry.
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Spotlight
A federal judge in Illinois struck down a section of the state’s concealed carry law that barred permit holders from carrying firearms on public transportation.
U.S. District Judge Iain Johnston ruled that the state failed to prove any historical precedent for such a restriction, reinforcing the constitutional right to self-defense. The decision, stemming from a 2022 lawsuit by four concealed carry license holders, could broaden protections for all permit holders using public transit in Illinois.
This ruling emphasizes the importance of upholding gun rights, especially as crime on Chicago’s CTA continues to rise.
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The Number:
92.4 Gun Stores Per 100,000 People
Wyoming now leads the nation with 92.4 federally licensed gun stores per 100,000 residents.
In-Depth
Massachusetts Gun Store Owner Challenges New Firearm Law
A Cape Cod gun store owner is spearheading a campaign to suspend and potentially repeal Massachusetts’ new gun law. The law, which bans semiautomatic rifle ownership for those under 21 and requires live fire training for gun owners, faces an October 9 deadline to collect over 49,000 signatures.
Texas AG Sues Dallas Over State Fair Firearm Ban
Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the city of Dallas and the State Fair of Texas over the event’s new firearm ban. Paxton argues that the policy violates Texas law, which allows licensed gun owners to carry in places owned or leased by governmental entities.
FPC Opposes Supreme Court Review of Age-Based Gun Ban Decision
The Firearms Policy Coalition (FPC) has filed a brief opposing Pennsylvania’s request for the Supreme Court to review a Third Circuit decision that deemed the state’s ban on firearm carry for 18-to-20-year-olds unconstitutional. FPC argues that since the courts of appeals have unanimously supported Second Amendment rights (2-0), Supreme Court intervention is unnecessary at this time.
Read More – Firearms Policy Coalition
Highlights
- Dove-hunting Season Kicks Off: Arizona’s hunt runs from September 1 through September 15.
- Volquartsen Firearms Continues Support: Volquartsen Firearms renewed its corporate partnership at the silver level and donated a one-of-a-kind rifle to benefit SAF’s legal efforts.
- Indiana Schools Get $24 Million: The funding aids SROs, firearm training, and safety programs to strengthen security in all 92 of the state’s counties.
- Tipton’s New Gun Vise: The recently released Best Gun Vise 360 offers full 360-degree rotation, making firearm cleaning and gunsmithing more efficient and precise.
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