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Amanda Suffecool and Rob Campbell examine recent developments in gun rights advocacy and legal challenges. Suffecool highlights Kash Patel's Senate testimony, where he acknowledged potential effectiveness of assault weapon bans in isolated cases but affirmed adherence to Second Amendment rulings under Bruen. The hosts note the Department of Justice's amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to strike down New Jersey's assault firearm ban, arguing it violates constitutional protections for commonly used rifles and magazines, lacking historical tradition or sporting purpose requirements.

Campbell discusses historical serialization of Mauser 98 rifles, produced since 1898 without unique identifiers until 1968 mandates, illustrating evolving firearms regulations. The conversation addresses widespread noncompliance with New York's 2013 SAFE Act, where fewer than 24,000 assault weapons were registered out of an estimated one million, underscoring public resistance to gun control measures.

Suffecool details a Hawaii case where attorney Alan Beck successfully challenged a firearm permit denial based on a police report involving legal feral hog eradication, emphasizing that mere allegations should not infringe on Second Amendment rights. The hosts reflect on state stereotypes, noting Hawaii's diverse landscapes and cultural practices, including ranching and hunting, amid its stringent gun laws.