May 6, 2024
President Joe Biden's relentless attitude smack down This attack on the firearms industry and law-abiding gun owners is not only a violation of Second Amendment rights, but a calculated and well-funded attack on the fabric of American freedom. President Biden has called the firearms industry “the enemy,” and his administration is systematically dismantling it to cater to the whims of radical gun control lobbyists. The evidence is clear, but the statistics are damning.
The Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) recently rule This made permanent a 90-day “suspension” policy on firearms exports and created onerous regulatory requirements. Pitched under the guise of national security, this policy would undermine the competitiveness of the U.S. firearms industry by cutting off a critical source of revenue, resulting in the loss of thousands of good-paying jobs. The economic impact will be staggering, estimated at well over $250 million, a devastating blow to an industry already reeling from government overreach.
data doesn't lie
Recent polling data The extent of public disapproval of President Biden's anti-gun campaign has become clear. Fifty-four percent of Americans now disapprove of his handling of gun issues, an increase of seven points from February. This widespread dissatisfaction spans all demographics, with just 5 percent of Republicans and 24 percent of independents expressing support. Even within his own party, nearly a quarter of Democrats disapprove of his gun control policies.
But public opinion isn't the only thing condemning President Biden's attacks on the firearms industry — the facts speak for themselves. Despite his claims to the contrary, licensed firearms dealers are not the root of firearm-related crimes. In fact, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) report It shows that dealers have been involved in only 1.6% of all investigations over the past five years, a small fraction of the 9,700 cases initiated by the agency. To put this into perspective, at the end of 2021, there were 134,516 Federal Firearms Licensees (FFLs). This represents just 0.1 percent of all federal firearms licensees (FFLs) who were implicated in illegal gun trafficking before President Biden launched his federal firearms crackdown. firearms industry.
On the other hand, there is an increasing number of individual sales and purchases of straw that do not comply with laws and regulations. 80 percent The issue of illegal firearms trafficking is an inconvenient truth that President Biden is conveniently ignoring. Through the NSSF, the firearms industry partners with his ATF to prevent illegal straw purchases. don't lie for another manTM motion. Even ATF Director Steven Dettelbach has spoken out in the United States to raise awareness that lying on ATF background checks and buying guns for people who cannot buy them themselves is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. personally participated in press events launching these campaigns in cities across the globe. and a $250,000 fine.
President Biden's zero-tolerance policy for firearms retailers who are simply operating a legal business is nothing short of draconian. A minor paperwork error can lead to license revocation, destruction of livelihoods, and punishment for law-abiding citizens. However, the Biden administration has been conspicuously absent when it comes to enforcing current laws. His own son, Hunter Biden, admitted that he lied on a federal background check (Form 4473) about frequent use of illegal drugs, which is a felony. Meanwhile, FFLs are being chased for minor violations while the actual criminals roam free, a gross miscarriage of justice that exposes President Biden's blatant hypocrisy.
election year
As the presidential campaign heats up, voters are paying attention to what's happening around them. Crime remains high in many major cities across the country, and Americans of all backgrounds and demographics continue to exercise their Second Amendment rights. For example, Jewish Americans purchased Anti-Semitic threats and attacks have intensified and firearms have become widely available, especially in the months since the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel. African American women also Exercise Second Amendment rights are being granted at high rates amid concerns about crime. These voters, like most other minority groups, have historically voted primarily Democratic, but they recognize that responsible firearm ownership is essential to protect themselves and their families. ing.
Additionally, President Biden's insistence on repealing and circumventing the Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) is a continuing attack on the Second Amendment. Despite bipartisan support for this important protection against public nuisance lawsuits, President Biden's determination to undermine it knows no bounds. He has sought to allow individuals to circumvent his PLCAA by: prompt The state Legislature will pass a law allowing lawsuits against the firearms industry for gun-related offenses, the same way it would allow people to sue Chevrolet and Anheuser-Busch for drunk-driving accidents.
But this is not the end of President Biden's government-wide assault on freedom. The administration's cozy relationship with gun control special interests is evident in every policy decision it makes, from executive orders targeting the firearms industry to the administration's refusal to enforce existing laws. President Biden’s disdain for the Second Amendment is matched only by his disdain for the will of the American people, and this dangerous combination threatens to erode the very foundations of our constitutional republic.
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