Gun Rights Surge: Record Checks, NRA Wins, Biden Pardon
The political landscape has shifted significantly in favor of gun rights, with a record-breaking number of background checks conducted and a wave of pro-Second Amendment candidates elected. Meanwhile, the NRA secured legal victories and President Biden made an unexpected pardon.
For the past 64 months, over one million background checks have been conducted for firearm sales each month, with a staggering 1.5 million in November 2024 alone. This surge reflects a growing interest in gun ownership.
The NRA scored legal wins against New York Attorney Letitia James and Maria Vullo, who attempted to suppress the organization's pro-Second Amendment speech. This victory reinforces the NRA's commitment to free speech and gun rights.
In a surprising move, President Joe Biden pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, on federal gun charges in December 2024, despite previously stating he would not do so. This decision comes amidst a broader shift in the political climate.
The 2024 U.S. elections saw a majority of candidates favoring freedom over increased government control, notably in Congress and across the nation. Soft-on-crime politicians, like former Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón (D), were voted out due to increases in violent crime under their watch.
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz replaced Joe Biden on the Democratic ticket, both having anti-gun views but attempting to portray themselves as pro-gun. However, their efforts seemed to fall short as voters favored candidates who supported gun rights.
Notable NRA-endorsed candidates who won include Tim Sheehy (R) in Montana, Bernie Moreno (R) in Ohio, and Dave McCormick (R) in Pennsylvania. Their victories indicate a strong public support for the NRA's stance on gun rights.
Constitutional carry has been adopted in Louisiana and South Carolina, bringing the total number of states with some form of constitutional carry to 29. This trend reflects a growing acceptance of gun ownership without permits or background checks in certain circumstances.
The 2024 elections and subsequent events have solidified a shift in the political climate, favoring gun rights and freedom over increased government control. With a record number of background checks, legal victories for the NRA, and a wave of pro-Second Amendment candidates elected, the future of gun rights in the U.S. appears secure.
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