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Suffecool and Campbell tackle a range of Second Amendment developments.  They discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent podcast appearance where he was gifted a SIG Sauer P365 XMacro, humorously questioning his newfound pro-gun stance as a political move.  The hosts delve into issues with the SIG P320, noting reports of “unauthorized discharges” potentially due to tolerance stack-up in manufacturing, prompting some organizations to switch to Glocks.  They highlight SIG’s manual update advising against carrying the P320 with a chambered round, impacting its use for concealed carry.

The conversation shifts to legislative changes, including the “Big Beautiful Bill” eliminating the $200 tax stamp for suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and shotguns, effective January 1, 2026.  Gun rights groups, including the NRA and Second Amendment Foundation, are challenging the National Firearms Act’s constitutionality, arguing the tax’s removal undermines its paperwork justification. Suffecool notes a Silencer Central promotion covering the tax stamp until January.  Internationally, they discuss the UK’s potential deregulation of “sound moderators” after a 2024 consultation showed 94% public support.

In Oregon, Suffecool and Campbell express concern over new restrictive gun laws, including Senate Bill 243 and Ballot Measure 114, which impose magazine limits, permits, and sensitive place restrictions, complicating compliance for residents.  They also highlight a Fifth Circuit victory allowing 18-20 year-olds to buy pistols in Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi, though enforcement varies elsewhere.  Finally, they discuss a Department of Justice proposal to restore gun rights to certain non-violent former convicts, excluding unlawful aliens from Second Amendment protections, signaling a nuanced shift in federal policy.