Hello everyone and welcome back to This Week in Guns, brought to you by Patriot Patch Company, FFLPayments, Traditional Arms, 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.



The Franklin Armory Antithesis Saga: An emotional rollercoaster



As per usual, under a settlement with the government, the government says “sike” and the product pages 404’d shortly thereafter



Spending amendment threatens to undercut NFA on SBRs and silencers.



Traditional Arms: Fuddbusters and Ratman



Florida’s Open Carry Ban Strcuked Down and Florida AG Uthmeier directing law enforcement stand down. Official Sept 26



Culture War: ATF Bends Gender Bending



MAF Corp: Fudbdusterss



A Chicago Doctor Wants to Force a Compensation Fund for Gun Violence Victims



While not the same, one of the few things the 3rd circuit recently overturned in New Jersey’s Bruen response bill was the insurance mandate.



FFL Payments



Seattle joins in silly Glock “readily converted” cases



Patriot patch Co. TWIG10



 



- The Trump administration's settlement with Franklin Armory over their antithesis and reformation firearms highlights the government's inconsistent approach to firearm classifications and the limitations of legal settlements in providing long-term clarity.

- Florida's First District Court of Appeal ruling against the state's open carry ban demonstrates the evolving legal landscape post-Bruen, with potential implications for state-level firearm regulations and enforcement.

- The plan proposed by a Chicago trauma doctor to create a compensation fund for gun violence victims, financed by the gun industry, underscores the ongoing debate over how to address the societal costs of gun violence and the feasibility of such financial schemes.



 



0:00 Introduction and sponsors

0:22 Ivan's gear and Matt's court updates

2:31 Trump's ATF, Franklin Armory settlement, and firearm classifications

8:42 ATF settlements and their potential impacts

16:50 Charlie Kirk incident and gun tracing issues

26:46 Hunting rifles and gun control misconceptions

29:35 HR 5342 and firearm spending amendments

35:05 Sponsor: Traditional Arms LLC

35:43 Florida's open carry ban and cultural perspectives

49:54 ATF's issues with nonbinary driver's licenses and FFL compliance

1:01:06 Sponsor: MAF Corporation

1:01:57 Chicago doctor's proposal on gun violence costs

1:14:05 Sponsor: FFL Payment Processing

1:14:47 Seattle's lawsuit against Glock

1:22:38 Glock's law enforcement popularity

1:23:00 Sponsor: Patriot Patch Co.

1:24:42 Upcoming episode on the COP .357 Magnum Derringer

1:25:03 Shotguns and John Browning's legacy