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The Patriot provides a 5-minute weekly digest of the firearm industry.
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Spotlight
Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) introduced the Medicaid Funds Integrity Act to prevent the Biden administration from using Medicaid funds for gun control initiatives. The bill gained immediate support from 26 Republican co-sponsors and key Second Amendment organizations.
The legislation directly challenges Biden’s September executive orders that would allow states to use Medicaid funding for firearm safety counseling. Hunter King, political affairs director of the National Association for Gun Rights, stated that using “federal funds to support gun violence prevention programs under Medicaid is a gross misuse of taxpayer dollars.”
The bill has received endorsements from Gun Owners of America and the National Association for Gun Rights, reinforcing its significance in protecting Second Amendment liberties and ensuring proper use of healthcare funds.
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$500,000 Grant Awarded to Navy SEAL Foundation
The Navy SEAL Foundation has received a substantial $500,000 grant from the Bezos Courage and Civility Award, presented by retired Admiral SEAL William McRaven. The funds are earmarked to support critical mental health services for active-duty Navy SEALs, Special Warfare Combatant-Craft Crewmen, Naval Special Warfare veterans, and their families.
In-Depth
FPC Files Challenge to Washington Magazine Ban
Firearms Policy Coalition filed a brief with the Washington Supreme Court backing a challenge to the state’s ban on magazines holding over 10 rounds. The brief argues that under the Supreme Court’s Bruen decision, the ban is unconstitutional as magazines are protected by the Second Amendment.
Read More – Firearms Policy Coalition
Sen. Cruz Urges SCOTUS to Uphold 2A in Mexico Lawsuit
Senator Ted Cruz and other Republican lawmakers filed an amicus brief supporting U.S. gun manufacturers in a case brought by Mexico. The brief urges the Supreme Court to uphold the Second Amendment, calling Mexico’s lawsuit an attempt to circumvent Congress and impose massive costs on American companies.
Highlights
- Lipsey’s Exclusive Ruger Release: Lipsey’s unveils new exclusive Ruger Blackhawk Bisley Flattop in .41 Magnum.
- Microstamping Technology Advances: Inventor Todd Lizotte reveals microstamping technology could offer law enforcement a tool to trace cartridges from crime scenes to specific weapons.
- Fiocchi Launches 4.6×30 Ammo: Fiocchi introduces three new loads for the H&K 4.6x30mm cartridge.
- Training for Teens: Shawnee teens receive firearm training from gun safety instructor Quinton Johnson to combat gun violence in Louisville, Kentucky.
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