Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, VZ Grips, and MAF Corporation. This show offers commentary on the latest firearms industry news, information and buzz. I’m your host Matthew Larosiere and I’m joined by the ratman.



SCOTUS hearing arguments VanDerStok v Garland



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Snope v Brown Updates



Final Briefs in Il gun ban



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FFL Payments



Walz’s Shotgun Mishap



Kunce is a Dunce



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Key Points:



- The Supreme Court's interpretation of the Second Amendment and its application to modern firearms remains highly contentious, with significant implications for ongoing and future litigation.

- The lack of deep technical understanding among some pro-gun legal advocates can hinder effective representation and potentially shape unfavorable legal precedents.

- Politicians' public mishandling of firearms continues to expose a gap in genuine firearm knowledge, leading to criticism and mockery from both sides of the political spectrum.



 



Timestamps:



0:00 Introduction and sponsors

0:21 Matt's travel to Wyoming and talk on the National Firearms Act

0:38 Upcoming paper on ATF's machine gun interpretations

1:24 Ivan's update on pheasant hunting in South Dakota

2:20 Vanderstok case and Supreme Court oral arguments

3:52 Importance and misunderstandings in oral arguments

9:02 Building firearms and ATF's manufacturing rules

11:25 Pro gun lawyer's performance and advocacy group failings

17:07 Incentive problems in Second Amendment litigation

18:28 Incorrect AR-15 history and factual correctness in court

22:13 Accountability in pro gun advocacy funding

23:25 Government's theory on jigs and frames in Vander Stock case

28:09 Logical consistency in firearm regulations and Vander Stock case concerns

33:06 Sponsor: Vzgrips.com

34:11 Massachusetts new gun law and implications

38:03 The size, unity, and national identity of the United States

41:25 Impact of the 14th amendment on federal and state rights

46:29 Decline of religious values and social media's role

49:39 Assault on Christianity and church roles in communities

55:32 Representing large populations and federal government role

1:00:26 High Point 995 pistol discussion

1:03:19 Sponsorship mention: MAF Corporation

1:03:58 Maryland gun case update and Supreme Court speculations on hardware bans

1:14:48 Illinois politics and Connecticut's stance on hunting rifles

1:28:04 Dangerous and unusual weapons analysis

1:29:02 Sponsor segment: FFL payment processing

1:29:49 NRA's political rhetoric and Tim Walz's shotgun fact check

1:39:09 Missouri politician's gun range photo op and shooting steel target safety

1:52:02 Sponsor spotlight: Patriot Patch