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The Patriot provides a 5-minute weekly digest of the firearm industry.
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Spotlight
A federal judge ruled New York’s blanket ban on concealed carry on private property unconstitutional, marking another defeat for the state’s expansive gun control laws. U.S. District Court Judge John Sinatra Jr. wrote that the restriction is unconstitutional “at least as to private property open to the public.”
The decision follows a Supreme Court ruling that declared New York’s previous concealed carry permitting requirements unconstitutional. In response, Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the Concealed Carry Improvement Act in July 2022, which gun rights activists argue violates the Second Amendment.
Brandon Combs, president of the Firearms Policy Coalition, praised the decision, calling it “another important victory for Second Amendment rights and another major loss for New York, authoritarian governments, and radical anti-rights organizations.”
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The Number:
$76.3 Billion By 2033
The Global Firearms Market is projected to grow from $41.4 billion in 2023 to $76.3 billion by 2033.
In-Depth
Massachusetts Gun Owners Fight New Restrictions in Court
Gun rights advocates in Massachusetts are challenging the state’s recently passed gun control law. The law, which bans certain semi-automatic rifles and implements other restrictions, has been met with fierce opposition from groups like the NRA and local gun store owners who argue it violates the Second Amendment.
NSSF Fact Sheet Dispels Myths About VA Confiscating Veterans’ Firearms
The National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF) has released a fact sheet addressing mistaken beliefs that prevent some veterans from seeking mental health care. The document, titled “Correcting Mistaken Beliefs about the VA Confiscating Veterans’ Guns,” aims to provide clarity and encourage veterans to access the healthcare they are entitled to.
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Nantucket Gun Owners Join to Repeal Massachusetts Firearms Law
Nantucket gun owners have joined The Civil Rights Coalition in gathering over 90,000 signatures for a ballot initiative to repeal Massachusetts’ new firearms control law. Critics argue the law is unconstitutional, places undue burdens on lawful gun owners, and was implemented prematurely by Governor Maura Healey.
Highlights
- Copendero Indoor Archery, Pistol and Rifle Range celebrated 1-year anniversary: Copendero marked its first year, offering 32,000 square feet of shooting and training facilities.
- New Nosler Whitetail Country Ammunition Line: Nosler introduced Whitetail Country ammunition, featuring Solid Base and Straight-Wall bullets, starting at $34.95 for 20-round boxes.
- Mission94 Firearms Education Center opens: Mission94 opened in Kenosha, offering diverse firearms education and training with USCCA certified instructors.
- Jasper-Pulaski shooting range upgrades: Jasper-Pulaski range in Indiana closed for upgrades, reopening in spring 2025 with enhanced safety features.
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