Welcome To The Patriot
The Patriot provides a 5-minute weekly digest of the firearm industry.
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Spotlight
The Second Amendment Foundation (SAF) petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case challenging California’s ban on gun shows on public property. SAF argues that the law violates California gun owners’ First and Second Amendment rights.
The petition claims the 9th Circuit Court failed to follow the Supreme Court’s 2022 Bruen decision, which eliminated “judicial balancing tests” for Second Amendment claims. SAF founder Alan M. Gottlieb said California has “essentially ignored” this ruling while “trampling on the First Amendment protections of speech, which is necessary for the commerce of lawful products.”
SAF hopes the Supreme Court will overturn the ban, with Executive Director Adam Kraut stating, “If the state is allowed to continue, neither the First nor Second Amendments are safe from California’s legal choke hold.
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The Number:
169,906 Firearms in Sales
On Black Friday, the FBI NICS processed 169,906 background checks, reflecting a strong interest in firearms.
In-Depth
Texas Introduces Anti-Red Flag Law to Protect Gun Rights
Texas State Rep. Briscoe Cain has filed House Bill 162, known as the “Anti-Red Flag Act,” which would prohibit state and local entities from enforcing extreme risk protective orders. The bill aims to protect Texans’ Second Amendment rights by ensuring citizens cannot be stripped of their firearms without due process.
President Biden Pardons Son Hunter on Federal Gun Charges
President Joe Biden has issued a full pardon to his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted of possessing a firearm while using drugs and lying on background check forms. Critics argue the pardon sets a bad precedent and highlights a double standard in the administration’s approach to gun control.
Highlights
- Naval Academy Makes History: The first female midshipman selected for Navy SEAL training will graduate in May 2025, joining 31 male candidates.
- Griffin Armament Launches Prism Sights: The company introduces GPS1X and GPS3X prism sights with T-2 footprint compatibility.
- Navy SEAL Museum Progress: San Diego’s upcoming Navy SEAL Museum, set to open in late 2025, unveils “The Creature”.
- Smith & Wesson Expands FPC Line: The M&P Folding Pistol Carbine now offered in .40 S&W caliber.
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