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Suffecool and Campbell dive into pressing Second Amendment issues, focusing on recent Supreme Court and ATF developments. They discuss a unanimous Supreme Court ruling rejecting Mexico’s lawsuit against Smith & Wesson and other gun manufacturers, accused of enabling drug cartel trafficking. Justice Kagan’s opinion upheld the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act, dismissing Mexico’s claims as implausible since manufacturers are removed from direct sales. The hosts note the First Circuit’s liberal leanings, which initially favored Mexico, highlighting the significance of the Supreme Court’s reversal.

The conversation shifts to the White House’s proposal to merge the ATF with the DEA, sparking concerns from the National Shooting Sports Foundation. Suffecool and Campbell debate whether slimming the ATF’s budget could hinder essential functions like background checks and Form 4473 processing, or if merging it with a larger, bureaucratic DEA might amplify anti-gun agendas under future administrations. They stress the need for oversight to prevent overreach, citing Senator Joni Ernst’s bill to curb ATF’s zero-tolerance policies on minor paperwork errors.

Suffecool previews her upcoming DC trip with the DC Project, advocating for women’s gun rights and training access without government mandates. The hosts emphasize self-defense as a human right, encouraging listeners to stay vigilant about ATF and legislative changes.