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š„ BRICK BULLET POINTS: Your Daily Dose of 2A News ā May 29, 2025
Welcome to BRICK BULLETS, where we serve up the latest in Second Amendment news with a side of sass and a whole lot of freedom. Let's dive into today's top stories that are hotter than a barrel after a mag dump.
š§āļø Georgia's Supreme Court: No Handguns for the Under-21 Crowd
In a unanimous decision, the Georgia Supreme Court upheld a law prohibiting individuals under 21 from carrying handguns in public. The court reasoned that while the right to bear arms is protected, the state can regulate its public carry. (AP News)
Translation: If you're under 21 in Georgia, your handgun stays home unless you're military-trained.(AP News)
š¤ Texas to Local Gun Buybacks: "Not in Our BuyBackyard"
The Texas Legislature passed a bill banning local governments from conducting gun buyback programs, arguing they're ineffective and a misuse of taxpayer funds. The bill now awaits Governor Greg Abbott's signature.
Translation: Texas says, "Keep your gift cards; we'll keep our guns."
šļø SCOTUS Declines to Reinstate Minnesota's Permit Ban for Young Adults
The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal to reinstate Minnesota's ban on gun-carry permits for individuals aged 18 to 20, leaving a lower court's decision that deemed the ban unconstitutional in place.
Translation: Young adults in Minnesota can continue to exercise their right to carry.(Reuters)
š ļø DOJ Repeals 'Zero Tolerance' Policy for Gun Dealers
The Department of Justice repealed a policy that mandated revocation of gun dealers' licenses for significant violations, such as failing to conduct background checks. The repeal aims to alleviate burdens on small businesses.
Translation: Gun dealers get a break; paperwork errors won't cost them their licenses.
š« Settlement Allows Sale of Forced Reset Triggers
The Trump administration reached a settlement permitting the sale of forced reset triggers (FRTs), devices that enable semi-automatic firearms to fire more rapidly. This move reverses previous efforts to classify FRTs as machine guns.
Translation: FRTs are back on the market; rapid fire is legal again.
š GrabAGun Aims to Become the 'Amazon of Gun Sales'
Online firearms retailer GrabAGun is preparing to go public through a SPAC merger, aiming to become the "Amazon of gun sales." Donald Trump Jr. is co-hosting an investor event in New York City to promote the venture.
Translation: Get ready to click and pew; online gun shopping is going big.
š Firearm Sales Experience Slight Decline
In the first four months of 2025, approximately 5.2 million firearms were sold in the U.S., indicating a projected 4% decrease compared to 2024.
Translation: Gun sales are cooling off, but the market remains strong.(The Reload)
š° Firearms Industry's Economic Impact
The firearms and ammunition industry contributed an estimated $91.65 billion to the U.S. economy in 2024, supporting nearly 383,000 jobs.
Translation: The gun industry is a heavyweight in the U.S. economy.
That's your BRICK BULLETS for today. Stay tuned for more updates, and remember: in the world of freedom, knowledge is your best ammo.
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